Swing for Sale are a London based swing band with a big sound. Comprising of Peter on guitar, Edward on double bass and a singing drummer William, you’ll be surprised there’s only three of them when toes start tappin’ and cats start jivin’. These boys live and breathe the music. Folks always agree that their authentic suits and original instruments look as good as they sound!
“A three piece born to bring swing back to life, from the swagger of their suits to the strum of their strings.”
The boys have taken Europe by storm; playing anything from international jazz festivals to The Royal Albert Hall and West End Live in Trafalgar Square. However, they’re not afraid to take things easy either and love to make the most of their intimate sound – quietly cooking up the perfect atmosphere to ensure the event stays cool. If you do want a bigger sound, the addition of a sax and trumpet will certainly add some coal to the fire! You could even welcome the UKs leading vintage vocal trio The Harmony Girls if you want to sing along and have a real nostalgia trip. We know they’ll get you “In The Mood.”
Since forming in 2012, the repertoire has certainly expanded, but Swing for Sale have stayed true to their roots. 1930’s to early 1950’s is their game and they don’t like to lose! The band will, however, take on-board any requests, especially if it’s for that special first dance. If you’d rather scratch a vinyl, the guys will be more than happy to put it through their speakers. Heck, if you like they’ll even stay behind and keep the turntables turnin’. We all know for some folks that where they leave their hat is their home and their hat ain’t leaving that dance floor all night.
So if you fancy a night with the most swingin’ band in town, dial the operator and for Swing for Sale!
If you’re looking for a full-on night of 1940’s magic, the guys can also provide a live backing band for the brilliant Andrews Sisters’ tribute – The Harmony Girls . If you’re interested in booking both bands together, please get in contact for a bespoke quote.
Vintage Swing Jazz trio with a big sound
Energetic performance fills the dancefloor.
A trio that looks and sounds impeccably 1940s
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Repertoire
- Pennies From Heaven
- Banana Split For My Baby
- Ain’t Misbehavin’
- Guilty
- Stompin At The Savoy
- As Long As I Live
- Beware My Foolish Heart
- I’m In The Mood For Love
- Cheek To Cheek
- Jeepers Creepers
- Love Me Or Leave Me
- Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t
- T’aint Whatcha Do
- When Somebody Thinks You’re Wonderful/If I Had You
- After You’ve Gone/I’ll See You In MY Dreams
- Whispering Grass
- Almost Like Being In Love
- You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
- Blues In The Night
- I Can’t Give You Anything Buy Love
- Let’s Fall In Love
- Too Marvellous For Words
- I’m Gonna Sit Right Down (and write myself a letter)
- Mr Sandman
- When You’re Smiling
- Puttin’ On The Ritz
- Slender Tender And Tall
- All Gods Children Got Rhythm
- I’ve Got The World On A String
- Night And Day
- Fly Me To The Moon
- The Lady Is a Tramp
- Radio King Jive (Bevin Boys original)
- Hayfoot Strawfoot
- It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Aint Got That Swing)
- Jump Jive An Wail
- A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie
- Blue Skies
- That Old Black Magic
Dave Green –
I wanted to say how great the show was and how grateful we are for your being so punctual and professional with everything on the day
Gemma Taylor –
The Ball was a great success, thanks so much!
Charlotte Middlemiss –
Really hope we can get you guys in Watford again soon, everyone keeps asking for you back!