Web Directory

» 4th St. Niteowls
   Tristate Area swing ensemble. Biographies, audio samples, photos, schedule, news, links, contact information.
   http://www.4thstreetniteowls.com/

» ACME Swing Company
   San Francisco based band with three horns. Offers reviews, audio samples, CD, calendar, booking information, and links.
   http://www.acmeswingco.com/

» Angel, Johnny and the Swingin' Demons
   A swing band performing in the New Orleans area. Sound clips, merchandise, pictures, e-mail list, and club dates.
   http://absolute-entertainment.net/JohnnyAngel.htm

» Beats Walkin'
   Western swing quartet from Philadelphia with Jim Cohen on pedal steel guitar. Offers band history, calendar, debut CD, biographies, and reviews.
   http://www.beatswalkin.com/

» Big Band Trio, The
   Canadian group with guitar, bass, sax, and vocal harmonies also performs with added players as The Jumpin' Jive Orchestra. Calendar, discography, biography, photos, and booking information.
   http://www.bigbandtrio.com/

» Big Chief
   Portland, Maine based swing, jazz and rhythm and blues band. Offers a calendar, song list, audio samples, biographies, and a list of links.
   http://www.bigchiefband.com/

» Big Shots Starring Tony Fabulous, The
   Los Angeles based seven-piece swing band. Photographs, current schedule, and hiring information available.
   http://www.ladydisneyland.com/bigshots.html

» Big Swing Face
   Philadelphia seven-piece band with three horns. Supplies a profile of the band, MP3 samples, biographies, recordings, merchandise, and contact information
   http://www.bigswingface.com/

» Big Tubba Mista'
   Seven-piece band from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania lists gigs across the eastern US, with member biographies, contact information and audio.
   http://www.bigtubbamista.com/

» Big-T and the Bada-Bings
   Wedding and party band based in Dallas, Texas, available with 6, 12, or 18 pieces, blending blues, swing and Sinatra. With photographs, audio samples, reviews and CD sales.
   http://www.bigt-music.com/

» Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
   Los Angeles big band with fifteen musicians and Lucky Stars vocal quartet. Contains news, a calendar of upcoming shows, audio samples, a discography, a list of links, and information on joining their mailing list and booking the band.
   http://swingorchestra.com/

» Bill Travis Swing Orchestra
   San Francisco-based swing and jump blues band with eight horns. Site offers biographies, event calendar, song list, sample songs and contact information.
   http://www.btso.com/

» Blue Lunch
   Jump, blues and swing band from northeastern Ohio. Check their online calendar, listen to streaming audio from their two CDs.
   http://www.bluelunch.com/

» Blue Moon Special
   Swing, jump blues and rock and roll band from Amsterdam. Contains a band profile, an audio sample, and contact information.
   http://home.kpn.nl/bluemoonspecial/

» Blue Saracens, The
   Eight piece swing jazz group from the East Coast. Biography, music samples and tour dates.
   http://www.bluesaracens.com/

» Bombay Jim and the Swinging Sapphires
   Boston swing band featuring faculty members from Berklee College of Music. Member biographies, appearance schedule, booking information, information on recordings, song list, reviews, photos, audio and video.
   http://www.bombayjim.com

» Camaros, The
   New York swing and rockabilly group with horns featuring Louisiana dangergirl and vocalist Jen Jones, with sound clips, CDs, tour dates, picture gallery, and guest book.
   http://www.thecamaros.com/

» Club Django Sextet of Toronto
   Gypsy swing in the spirit of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli's "Hot Club de France." Biographies, gig schedule, reviews, sound clips and links.
   http://www.clubdjangotoronto.com/

» Crescent City Maulers
   Offers a profile and CD ordering information for this New Jersey swing band.
   http://www.crescentcitymaulers.com/

» Cynthia and The Swing Set
   San Francisco Bay Area band. Calendar, CD, audio samples, biography, reviews, mailing list, booking information.
   http://www.cynthiaandtheswingset.com/

» Dino Martinis
   Jumpin' jive band from Calgary, Alberta, Canada offers recordings for sale with audio samples, calendar, biography and photos.
   http://www.dinomartinis.com/

» Dominic Halpin and the Honey B's
   Swing band for wedding receptions, parties and events. Includes photos, video clips, testimonials and audio.
   http://www.dominichalpin.com

» Dr. Zoot
   Pittsburgh swing band. Tour schedule, band biography, discography and sample MP3s.
   http://www.drzoot.com/

» Drootin Brothers Band
   Boston based swing band. Contact and booking information.
   http://www.drootin.com/

» Dukes of Wail
   Cleveland swing band playing authentic jump blues, danceable swing, and standards. Wedding and party band. Band information, member biographies, calendar of shows, their CD, contact and booking information.
   http://www.dukesofwail.com/

» Dusty 45's, The
   Seattle rockabilly, swing and jump blues band. Upcoming shows, audio and video clips, CDs for sale, photo galleries, biographies, poster archive, message board, list of links, reviews, mailing list.
   http://www.dusty45s.com/

» Dutch Swing College Band
   Seven member swing band. Biographies, schedule, contest, discography, sample song, booking information. Also in Dutch and German.
   http://www.dscband.nl/

» E-Type Jazz
   Adelaide, Australia swing combo. History, schedule, photos, CDs, song list, links, contact information.
   http://www.etypejazz.com/

» Eddie Reed Big Band and Swing Quintet, The
   Two Long Beach, California swing bands faithfully recreating the sounds of the 30's, 40's and 50's. Site includes audio and video clips, biographies, CDs, guest book, booking information, upcoming shows, song list.
   http://www.eddiereed.com/

» Eight to the Bar
   Six piece Connecticut band. Rhythm and blues, soul, Motown, Boogie Woogie and swing. Show dates, discography with song samples, biographies, photo gallery, booking information, FAQ, favorite links.
   http://www.eighttothebar.com/

» Emperors of Swing
   High-powered swing, jazz, rhythm and blues band out of Cleveland, Ohio, presenting song list, event calendar, CDs, and biography.
   http://www.emperorsofswing.com/

» Esquires
   Bringing the swing music of the Big Band Era to the southern California area for over 40 years. Also have a training program for aspiring musicians. News, calendar of events, recordings, booking information, history, the Esquire Music Foundation, photo al
   http://www.esquires.org/

» Estelle
   A dance orchestra performing standards of the swing era, offering a jazz trio, quintet, or 8 piece swing band for weddings and conventions in Calgary or Canadian Rockies. Information on their services, repertoire, song samples, testimonials, client list,
   http://www.estelle-music.com/

» Fat Sam's Band
   Jump jive, swing and jazz band from Edinburgh, Scotland. Schedule, history, press clippings, audio samples, merchandise, booking information, links.
   http://www.fatsamsband.com/

» Felix Swing Band:
   New York City based. Services, past clients, song list, news, contact information.
   http://www.felix-jazz.com/

» Five in Love with Betty
   Swing and jive band from Vienna, Austria lists tour dates and offers sound files, photos, reviews, guest book and links. [German and English]
   http://www.5inlove.com/

» Flying Neutrinos
   New Orleans style jazz and blues swing band. Tour dates, music samples, lyrics, merchandise, picture gallery, contact information.
   http://www.flyingneutrinos.com/

» For Sentimental Reasons
   Dedicated to the music and memories of the big band era, this vocal group presents an authentic recreation of a live radio broadcast during World War Two. Biographies, tour dates, booking information, newsletter, reviews.
   http://www.fsr44.com/

» GI Jive and AJ's Big Band
   Dance to the sounds of Glenn Miller and the Swing Era. Friday 24th October 2003 at St Georges Hall, Exeter. UK
   http://www.swingcats.co.uk/gijive.html

» Gee, George
   New York City leader of the bands The Jump, Jive and Wailers and The Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra. Biography, information on the bands, performance schedule, discography, links, guest book and contact and booking information.
   http://www.georgegee.com/

» Gold Coast Gold
   Music for weddings, big band swing entertainment and jazz in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, dancing and concerts. Big band and jazztet information, photo gallery, sounds and contact information.
   http://www.goldcoastgold.com/

» Gregg Gelb Swing Band
   Eight-piece jazz band with a big band sound. CDs, biographies, song list, reviews, upcoming performances, photo gallery.
   http://www.gregggelb.com/

» Gypsy Hombres
   News, gig dates, and music, links and biographies from this Jazz/Swing band out of Nashville, Tennessee. Official home page.
   http://www.gypsyhombres.com/

» Haining, Doug and The Twin Cities Seven
   Small group in the grand tradition of Count Basie's and Duke Ellington's sideman ensembles. Biographies, their CD, schedule of events, and a small collection of links.
   http://www.tcseven.com/

» Havana Swing Band
   Five musicians from Scotland playing from Django to Latin, as well as their own compositions. Available for bookings, concerts, gigs worldwide. Biographies, profile, booking information and links.
   http://www.havanaswing.com/

» Hepcat Revival, The
   Seven piece Ohio band. Biography, biographies, reviews, schedule, photos, links.
   http://www.hepcatrevival.com/

» Hipster Daddy-O and the Handgrenades
   Six piece Arizona band. Features information, audio, schedule, photos and merchandise.
   http://www.hipsterdaddyo.com/

» Hot Rod Lincoln
   San Diego trio. News, biographies, discography, press clippings, previous engagements, song samples, photo gallery, merchandise, links, contact information.
   http://www.hotrodlincoln.net/

» Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra, The
   Denver swing band. News, schedule, profile, merchandise, booking and contact information.
   http://www.hottomatoes.com/

» J Street Jumpers
   Washington D.C. swing and jump blues band. Biographies, history, audio samples, schedule, reviews, photos.
   http://www.jstreetjumpers.com/

» Jellyroll
   Jump swing and blues band from San Francisco. Schedule, CDs, songs on MP3.com, history, photos, video clips.
   http://www.jellyroll.net/

» Jerry Embree Swing Band
   New Orleans based. Profile, booking information.
   http://jerryembree.com/

» Jive Aces, The
   British swing band. Presented by the Church of Scientology. Tour information, lyrics, member information, swing speak, CD, Real Audio samples.
   http://www.jiveaces.com/

» Jive at Five
   Michigan seven member band. Biographies, recordings, audio samples, calendar, mailing list, reviews, booking information, links.
   http://www.jiveatfive.com

» Johnny Nocturne Band, The
   Nine piece jump blues and swing band. Biographies, reviews, schedule, audio and video clips, discography.
   http://www.johnnynocturne.com/

» Johnny Zorro
   A Jazz guitarist in San Diego. mp3 samples on the site.
   http://www.thecyberside.com/johnnyzorro

» Joker's Wild, The
   From Washington D.C. Schedule, booking information, audio samples, photos, song list, guest book.
   http://www.thejokerswild.net/

» Jones, Calfee and the 8 Beats
   Akron Ohio based blues, swing rockabilly band. Booking schedule and history of the group.
   http://www.calfeejones.com/

» Jump, Jive and Wail
   Schedule, biographies, contact information and photo galleries for this Las Vegas swing band. Includes a link to their songs on MP3.com.
   http://crjones.brinkster.net/jumpjiveandwail.com/

» Jumpin' Joz Band
   Performs swing music reminiscent of the late 30's to early 50's. Profiles, gig schedule, audio files, photos, and booking information.
   http://jumpinjoz.com/

» Just Wailin'
   Jazz band from Newport Rhode Island playing jazz, swing, blues, pop, Rock, funk, big band, and dixieland. Available for public and private events. Band profile, news, contact information, swing links, member biographies.
   http://www.justwailin.freehomepage.com/

» Kearney, Grams and Bronsdon.
   Tucson, Arizona jazz trio. News, tour dates, music samples, merchandise, photographs, articles, and biographies.
   http://www.vitalegacy.com/kgbtrio/

» Let's Dance Band
   Portland, Oregon swing and ballroom dance band. Band profile and history, biographies, news, calendar of events, booking information, FAQ.
   http://www.letsdanceband.com/

» Lex and Joe
   Musicians collaborating to offer music from the Swing Era as well as more contemporary rhythm and blues. Calendar, biographies, song list, audio clips, merchandise, mailing list.
   http://www.lexandjoe.com/

» Lincoln '46
   Swing band based in southern Sweden. Contains profile, audio samples and contact information.
   http://lincoln46.barbanet.com/

» Lost Weekend
   Western swing band from California, United States. Tour schedule, photographs, news, reviews, CD and contact information.
   http://www.lostweekend.ws

» Love Dogs, The
   Jump blues band playing rhythm and blues, funk, swing, and jazz. Performance schedule, biographies, CDs, MP3 samples, contact and booking information.
   http://www.thelovedogs.com/

» Lucky Strikes, The
   Austin, Texas based swing band. Real Audio Samples, event calendar, CD order form, member profiles, reviews, contact information.
   http://www.luckystrikes.com/

» Martin, Melissa and The Mighty Rhythm Kings
   Six member jump blues and swing band. Schedule information, reviews, Real Audio samples, photo gallery, links, guest book, contact information.
   http://www.mightyrhythmkings.com/

» Martini Max and the Swing Kats
   Contains biographies, discography, and photographs.
   http://www.martinimax.com/

» Millar, Steve and Diamondhead
   A multi-genre dance band and show band based in Minnesota. Offers audio and video clips, discography, song list, schedule, photographs, reviews and contact information.
   http://www.stevemillaranddiamondhead.com/

» Mirage Band
   Two to eleven piece jazz, big band, swing and rock band for San Diego and Southern California. Song list, audio clips, past clients, references, contact information.
   http://www.mirageband.tv/

» Mister Lucky Swing Syndicate
   Milwaukee-area band specializing in swing tunes, both original and contemporary. Upcoming shows, song list, CD, sample tracks, contact information, mailing list.
   http://www.luckyswings.com/

» Mood Elevators, The
   Boston area swing band performing jazz, swing and standards from the 1930s and 1940s in three-part harmony. News, profile, booking and contact information, calendar, Real Audio clips.
   http://www.moodelevators.com/

» Mora's Modern Rhythmists
   Ten-piece ensemble playing classic jazz and swing from the 20s and early 30s. Band profile, audio and video clips, upcoming shows, news, CDs, photos, guest book, mailing list, links.
   http://morasmodern.com/

» National Swing Band of Texas
   Contact information, profile.
   http://www.cowboypal.com/nalswbtx.html

» New Morty Show, The
   San Francisco band. Biography, calendar, reviews, booking information, photos, audio clips, CDs and other merchandise.
   http://www.newmortyshow.com/

» New York Swing Band Stan Wiest Orchestra
   Serving the metropolitan tri-state area.
   http://www.stanwiest.com/ny_swing_band.htm

» Night & Day Swing and Jazz Music
   Based in the Washington, D.C. area and playing elegant swing, big band, and jazz.
   http://www.nightanddaymusic.com/

» O'Dell, Peaches and her Orchestra
   Eleven piece swing band led by female entertainer featuring elaborate costumes. History, audio samples, photos, guest book, links.
   http://www.peachesodell.com/

» O.T.T. Chicago Swing
   Swing and jazz band from Perth, Western Australia. Profile, biographies, schedule, photos, recordings, audio clips, booking and contact information, links.
   http://members.iinet.net.au/~ott/

» Pasadena Roof Orchestra, The
   UK based band. Offers news, history, album information, photographs, tour schedule.
   http://www.pasadena.co.uk/

» Petters, John
   UK drummer and band leader. Site contains, biography, information on his band, tour dates, traditional jazz CDs for sale, biographies of Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa and other notable jazz drummers, traditional jazz mailing lists, links, guest book, contac
   http://www.traditional-jazz.com/

» Piccolo, Greg and Heavy Juice
   Swing playing saxophonist. Includes biography, schedule list, biographies, contact information, photos and partial discography.
   http://www.gregpiccolo.com/

» Prairie Cats
   Omaha eight piece band. News, profile, biographies, schedule, play list, lyrics, audio samples, photos, links, reviews, CDs, contact information.
   http://www.prairiecats.com/

» Prima, Louis
   Tribute page. Biography, discography, lyrics, photos, fan club.
   http://www.louisprima.com/

» Ray Gelato Giants, The
   English swing band. Biography, photos, member profiles, sound clips, news, schedule, contact information.
   http://www.raygelato.com/

» Red and The Red Hots
   Ten piece band playing high-energy swing. Biographies, booking and contact information, recordings, photos, links, schedule.
   http://www.redyoung.com/

» Retrospect
   Nine-piece Washington-Baltimore band. Band profile, booking and contact information, schedule.
   http://www.retrospectband.com/

» Rhythm Kings Dance Band
   London based swing and jazz band. Contains profile, repertoire, a list of frequently asked questions, and booking information.
   http://www.rhythmkings.freeserve.co.uk/index.html

» Rhythm Rockets, The
   Chicago jump blues and swing band. Profile, calendar, links, pictures, CDs, reviews, contact information.
   http://www.therhythmrockets.com/

» Rico and The Jump 'n' Jive Review
   Six-piece swing and jump blues band from New England, with news, biographies, sound files, and calendar.
   http://www.ricobarr.com/

» Russo, Mark and the Classic Sounds
   Swing and big band music from the San Francisco Bay area. Biography, song list, booking information, references.
   http://www.classicsounds.net/

» Satyan, Arthur
   About the Armenian pianist and composer. Life, career, music, performance schedule, and photos.
   http://www.arthursatyan.com/

» Savoy Dance Orchestra
   Swing orchestra from Berlin. History, reviews, repertoire, CD with audio samples, contact information. Also in German.
   http://www.sdo-berlin.de/

» Shake Band
   Musical entertainment for weddings, corporate special events, and parties throughout Northern California and the San francisco Bay Area
   http://sfhost.com/shake/

» Shapiro, Henry
   Pittsburgh-based guitarist and dancer leads two bands, Swing Fever and Steel City Klezmer, available from Cleveland to Washington, DC. Photos, audio samples of both bands.
   http://henryshapiro.com/

» Silver Moon Big Band
   Northern California swing band. Song list, booking and contact information.
   http://sfhost.com/silvermoon/

» Sinister Dexter
   [San Francisco, CA] Twelve-piece swing, funk, and blues band with seven horns. History, biographies, calendar, photos, audio samples, links, mailing list.
   http://www.sinisterdexter.net/

» Sister Swing
   Vocal swing trio. History, song list, booking information, calendar, CD information, audio samples, mailing list.
   http://www.sisterswing.com/

» Slicked-Up 9's, The
   Schedule, photos, member list, CD, audio samples, history, lyrics, links, guest book, mailing list, contact information.
   http://www.slickedup9s.com/

» Smith, Lavay and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
   San Francisco based swing band. News, CDs, biographies, calendar or events, large collection of swing and jazz links, scrapbook, contact information.
   http://www.lavaysmith.com/

» Sounds of Swing Orchestra
   From London's West End. Photos, sound clips, performance schedule, booking information, a bulletin board and guest-book.
   http://homepages.tesco.net/~ian.smith6/Adrian_Bullers_IndexPage.htm

» Speak Easy Swing
   Nine piece Chicago band. Profile, audio samples, merchandise, booking information, schedule, photos, links.
   http://www.speakeasyentertainment.com/Se_Swing/index.html

» Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums
   San Francisco band. Calendar, photos, message board, contact and booking information.
   http://www.luckylounge.com/

» Stone, Ron
   New England swing and jazz band. Profile, song list, schedule, contact information.
   http://www.ronstone.com/

» Studebakers, The
   History, recordings, photos, calendar.
   http://www.thestudebakers.com/

» Sunshine, Ron and Full Swing
   New York area band. Audio and video clips, CDs, biography, calendar, band member profiles, contact and booking information.
   http://www.fullswing.net/

» Sweethearts of Swing
   Geelong, Australia based. Biography, repertoire, booking information, reviews, past tours, recordings, lyrics.
   http://www.sweethearts.com.au/

» Swing Daddies
   Wichita-based neo-swing band. Contains a calendar, song list, photos, biographical information, photographs, links, and a few songs to listen to.
   http://home.swbell.net/kkretzs/

» Swing Fever
   San Francisco Bay Area swing band. Contact information, band and member profiles, calendar, CDs, audio clips, client comments, song list.
   http://www.swingfever.com/

» Swing Kings
   Los Angeles band. Photos, audio samples, reviews, calendar.
   http://www.swingkings.com/

» Swing Legacy, The
   Boston-based six-piece swing band with vocalist playing original arrangements. Profile, audio clips, CD reviews, song list, client list, calendar, biographies, photos, FAQ, contact information.
   http://www.swinglegacy.com/

» Swing Speak
   Virginia swing band. Schedule, biography, recordings, audio clips, song list, booking information, photos, links.
   http://www.swingspeak.com/

» Swing Unlimited Big Band
   Swing and jazz band based on the South Coast of the UK, available for corporate or private events. Gig schedule and biography.
   http://www.subb.eu

» Swingadelic
   News, audio clips, schedule, member list, review, booking information.
   http://www.swingadelic.com/

» Swingamajig
   A father-son jazzy musical duo based in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Michael Fraser plays hot swing fiddle and his dad, Don Fraser, plays Django-style guitar back-up
   http://www.swingamajig.com

» Swingcats
   Dutch-Belgian unplugged quartet with an American singer plays swing and New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, and bebop. CD sales, musician profiles, in English as well as Dutch and German.
   http://www.swingcats.nl/

» Swingtips, The
   Touring 6-piece swing band based in Arizona. News, biographies, reviews, audio samples, CDs, links, calendar, mailing list, booking and contact information.
   http://www.swingtips.com/

» Swingtown
   Swing, latin and dance ensemble. Includes profile, testimonials, and booking information.
   http://swingtowninfo.com/

» Taxi Horns
   Seven-piece band from Copenhagen playing mostly 1940s and 50s music such as Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, with three horns. Photo, schedule.
   http://www.taxihorns.dk/

» The Kingdom of Swing
   Articles, reviews, and other content about swing and occasionally other jazz.
   http://www.xanga.com/Benni

» The Rosenberg Trio
   Gypsy-swing group from the Netherlands offers discography and tour schedule.
   http://www.rosenberg-trio.com/

» The Saints of Swing
   Party band led by trumpet and tuba featuring female vocalist Rene Bailey, based in New York area. Song list, mp3s.
   http://www.saintsofswing.com/

» Tom Cunningham Orchestra
   Washington D.C. band. Contact information, band profile, calendar, reviews, recordings.
   http://www.tomcunningham.com/

» Top Hats Orchestra
   Schedule, biographies, contact information.
   http://www.tophatmusic.com/

» Turley, Joe
   Vocalist and pianist. Song samples, recordings, lyrics, schedule, song list, reviews, biography, photographs, links.
   http://www.joeturley.com/

» Undulations, The
   California post-modern swing band playing originals by leader Ziggy Wells. History, recordings, audio samples, news, calendar, biographies, member biographies.
   http://www.undulations.com/

» Wally's Swing World
   Santa Cruz band. Recordings, sample songs, calendar, guest book, biography, news, contact information.
   http://www.wallysswingworld.com/

» White Heat Swing Orchestra, The
   Boston, Massachusetts based. Profile, calendar, booking information.
   http://www.havetodance.com/whiteheat/

» Wild, Cool and Swingin' Orchestra
   Nine-piece group performing 1960s Las Vegas swing. Schedule, photos, member profiles, contact information, links, mailing list, CDs for sale.
   http://davefowler.20m.com/

» Wilde, Lily and her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra
   Portland jump, swing, jazz, blues band. Biography, reviews, audio samples, calendar, CD, contact information, links.
   http://www.lilywilde.com/

» Willie, Lew and the Snapdragons
   South Florida dance band specializing in jump swing, society, pop, and rhythm and blues. Audio samples, photos, and contact information.
   http://www.lucianwilliams.com

» Wind Chill Swing Band
   Chicago eleven or sixteen piece band. Includes, booking information, audio samples, and links.
   http://skyscraper.fortunecity.com/cern/840/

» Yalloppin' Hounds Homepage
   Ghetto swing from New York. News, MP3 samples, lyrics, CDs, biographies, FAQ, photos, schedule, reviews, guest book, links.
   http://www.yalloppinhounds.com/

» ZOOT
   From Los Angeles. Review, play list, audio and video clips, CDs and other merchandise, booking information.
   http://www.zoot.net/

» Zoot Suit Revue
   Six member Los Angeles band. Profile, schedule, photos, audio samples, song list, mailing list, reviews, guest book, CD, booking and contact information.
   http://www.zootsuitrevue.com/