The London Swing Bands Top 10 Jazz/Swing Songs To Play

The London Swing Bands Top 10 Jazz/Swing Songs To Play

The London Swing Band has built up a repertoire of favourite Jazz and Swing songs that we love to play for our audiences. From upbeat numbers to romantic ballads, swing classics and everything in between, this list of ten songs offers a glimpse into our bands favourite songs to play.

1. All Of Me - This classic tune was first recorded by jazz singer Willie Smith in 1931 and was later made popular by legendary crooner Frank Sinatra and also Ella Fitzgerald. It’s about giving your all to someone you love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JaJtNLhlfk

2. What A Wonderful World - This beautiful song is one of Louis Armstrong’s most famous hits and has been covered by countless artists over the years, from Rod Stewart to Eva Cassidy and many more. It’s an uplifting song about taking joy in the simple things in life and its message resonates with audiences everywhere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yCcXgbKrE

3. When The Saints Go Marching In - This traditional gospel song dates back to the 19th century and has been a favorite of swing bands ever since. It’s an upbeat, lively tune that is guaranteed to get people up and dancing whenever The London Swing Band plays it live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA

Entertaining a couple of Goats

A couple of weeks ago we got asked to do the toughest wedding gig of our life, This was no normal crowd. We were told if the couple did not like the music we were likely to get head butted and screamed at so we really needed to send out the best! 

The bride ended up loving the music so much you can see her tapping her foot along to the swinging vintage sounds of the London Swing Band. 

It's International Jazz Day!

Today turns out to be International jazz day so we thought to celebrate we would share the latest London Swing Band video with you playing a selection our favourite jazz tunes. 

Do try to see some live jazz today or listen to your favourite album be it Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, John Coltrane or Ella Fitzgerald. 

Happy International Jazz Day