Sunday Lunch - The Swing Commanders

The Swing Commanders 1940s vintage Jazz stars perform at Hideaway Jazz Club
Sunday, 30th Nov 2014

These five musicians rock on stage, leading the party with their instrument swapping virtuosity. Expect a show packed with energy and serving up 1940s classics, '50s jump jazz, boogie-woogie and western swing.

Peter Riley - Vocals, Bass, Harmonica
Siena Lloyd - Vocals, Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Accordian, Bass
Daisy Thurkettle - Vocals, Violin, Bass, Piano
Stuart Smith - Vocals, Drums
Dan Smith - Vocals, Guitar, Steel Guitar

The Swing Commanders take well crafted songs from the thirties to the fifties, from American Songbook classics to Western Swing and Novelty songs, and overlay them with lush vocal harmonies and hot solos. The rhythms, varying from ballads to jive to quicksteps always get the dance floor moving!

The band members have a wealth of musical experience, from bar room to classical concert hall, as well as an understanding of dance and theatre. This results in a stage show that is technically precise and wildly entertaining.