Swing From Paris

Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin (Fenner Curtis), guitars (Andy Bowen and Sam Hughes) and double bass (Tomasz Williams), inspired by the music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.Known for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned Django Reinhardt Festival in Samois-sur-Seine, and appearances range from BBC TV and radio to the French Embassy at Kensington Palace.their arrangements are consistently intelligent, interesting and inventivea band that has managed to put its own stamp on the genre
The Jazz Mannadept at creating new arrangements'successful partnering of acoustic with electric guitar distinguishes the band's sound'symphonious violin, soulful guitar and heart-rending bass Jazz Journalhttps://www.youtube.com/watchv=qkWJ7F5OMmcAshburton Arts Centre
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