Function Central UK: Simply Swing

Profile

Simply Swing is an exciting and superbly presented band specialising in the finest Jazz and Easy Listening Music, played at a sensible volume.

You will hear a selection of songs evoking nostalgic glimpses of a more glamorous past from the repertoire of the classic American songbook made popular by Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’Cole, Fred Astaire, Nina Simone and more recently Michael Buble , Norah Jones and Jamie Cullum - a genre of musical expression that has remained timeless and everlasting.

Make your event special and let the warm tones of Simply Swing do full justice to the elegance and verve of this halcyon period of popular music. Ideal for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Dinners, Cocktail Receptions, Corporate Parties, Themed Evenings and Award Ceremonies.

Line-up

Simply Swing’s line up ranges from a trio to a six piece band, with or without vocals for your dancing or listening pleasure. However the most popular format remains the Quartet (Vocals, Keyboard, Double Bass and Drums). We will be happy to advise on the size of band and instrumentation which best suits your event and budget.

Repertoire

The Girl From Ipanema
Misty
Summertime
Moon River
Come Fly With Me
Fly Me To The Moon
As Time Goes By
It Had To Be You
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
I Could Write A Book
Unforgettable
When I Fall In Love
Mona Lisa
God Bless The Child
Moondance
La Mer
Route 66
Way You Look Tonight
My Baby Just Cares For Me
The Summer Wind
Blue Moon
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Take 5
Killing Me Softly
I've Got You Under My Skin
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Mack The Knife
Love Letters
Close To You
Night And Day
Beyond The Sea (La Mer)
Let There Be Love
Fly Me To The Moon
The Summer Wind
Come Fly With Me
For Once In My Life
Have You Met Miss Jones
Call Me Irresponsible
That’s Amore
Have You Met Miss Jones
Quando Quando Quando
It Was A Very Good Year
Chicago
What A Difference A Day Makes
Volare
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Don’t Know Why
The Good Life
It Had To Be You
More
Lady Is A Tramp
Up A Lazy River
Sway
Music To Watch Girls By
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Just Help Yourself
Sunny
You’re Nobody Til Somebody Loves You
When You’re Smiling
Mack The Knife
What A Wonderful World
Bona Sera

and many more...

Testimonials:

"It's hard to express in words what a fabulous impact Simply Swing had at our wedding. The music was absolutely fantastic and they were charming and helpful from start to finish."

"Simply Swing was very professional, played brilliantly and gave the reception a really buzzing atmosphere. Friends and family have not stopped raving about how good they were. They really made the evening."

“Hardly a toe was left untapped all night."

"I had useful discussions with them before the day, they set up on time and gave us three great sets of music! Great vocals and a really accomplished sound."

The band were very professional, pleasant people and did a great job. I would definitely use them again for a corporate event."