Swingshift Big Band

reviews

Here is what people have said about Swingshift.

"I've seen Swingshift in concert a number of times; they always deliver an amazing sound and are thoroughly entertaining. I've enjoyed all my old favourites, been introduced to some great new music and watched some superb guest performers.
I always leave grinning and wanting more. If you love live music, you need to see Swingshift Big Band: swing at its best."

Julie, Liverpool

"I am visiting from America and was in the audience for your concert in Prescot tonight - WOW! Your band and your vocalist are a perfect team. You all brought sheer joy to a large number of people this evening. A great concert - thank you."

Susan, USA

"Swingshift Big Band directed by Phil Shotton is one of the finest bands of its type in the North of England. Their varied and comprehensive repertoire is always well rehearsed, well presented and superbly performed. Add to this the presence of exciting soloists within the band, plus on occasions a number of guest artists and you are guaranteed a high calibre and entertaining listening experience.

Swingshift have performed on numerous occasions at the Wigan Jazz Club and Wigan International Jazz Festival and have always thrilled the large numbers of people that have turned out to listen to them.

They come highly recommended and are most definitely worth a 5 star rating!"

Dr Ian Darrington MBE, Wigan

"Swingshift Big Band under the inspiring leadership of Phil Shotton has been presenting concerts to Southport Melodic Jazz Club's festival and club audiences on a regular basis since 2006. This excellent and consistently improving band has attracted guest solo performances by some of the world's most prominent jazz musicians. Included in this long list are Australian multi-instrumental star James Morrison, US saxophonists Greg Abate and Frank Griffith, UK top line players Alan Barnes, Simon Spillett, Georgina Jackson, Dave O'Higgins, Paul Booth, Bruce Adams, Mark Nightingale and Pete Cater. The band has also accompanied and been praised for jazz vocal performances by Anita Wardell, Lee Gibson, AJ Brown and the great Liane Carroll.

Swingshift is recognised as one of the UK's leading 'semi-pro' big bands. All the players also find time for full time jobs! Swingshift concerts are always well attended and there will be another four during 2015 including a tribute concert celebrating the centenary of Frank Sinatra."

Geoff Matthews, Southport

Swingshift Big Band