Swing From Paris (Doors 7pm / 8pm Performance)

Doors 7pm / Performance 8pm (2 Sets + Interval) / Licensed bar avaliable

Swing from Paris are a quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz Williams), inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ’40s such as Benny Goodman, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France.

Their Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been delighting audiences for over 15 years: from major jazz festivals including Brecon, Cheltenham and the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine, to being seen on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and performing at the opening of the award-winning Gloucester Services. Their latest recording together is I Love Paris (2024), available digitally and on CD.

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Reviews:

“Their arrangements are consistently intelligent, interesting and inventive… their love for, and knowledge of, their chosen material is wide and deep, but nevertheless they put their own stamp on it.” – The Jazz Mann ★ ★ ★ ★

“awe-inspiring...The band members have real rapport...I would highly recommend to any jazz, or live music fan for that matter” – Swindon Link

“Clever interpretations and adaptations” – Nub News

“the band’s chemistry is palpable” – We Write About Music

“captures the essence of Parisian jazz and gypsy swing with remarkable virtuosity” – infomusic.fr

“both reverent to the past and refreshingly original” – musikepool

“a rich and immersive listening experience” – extravafrench.com Audience comments:

“Absolutely wonderful. Don't miss it!”

“A truly spectacular and accomplished group”

“Fabulous musicians, fabulous arrangements. Can't recommend enough!”

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