Vintage Swing Band + Band in Elgin, IL

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ABOUT

Celebrating American Big Band music, the 20-piece Vintage Swing Band performs everything from the classic, beloved standards of the 30s and 40s to high-energy, swing-infused arrangements of modern favorites. Audiences love the band’s punchy instrumentals and swingin’ vocal solos. Established in 2019 by frontman Bruce Cameron, the Vintage Swing Band aims to preserve the tradition of Big Band for nostalgic listeners as well as bring jazz to life for budding new enthusiasts.

Screen name:

BruceCameron

Member since:

Nov 08 2019

Active within 24 hours

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years together:

4

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Age:

71 years

Influences

Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Tommy Dorsey, Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Harry James... you get the idea.

Members Of Band

5 Saxes plus alternates
4 Trumpets plus alternates
4 Trombones plus alternates
Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Vocal Coach and Singers
Sound team and IT

EQUIPMENT

Practice studio, recording capability.
We provide everything except the instrument.
Mics, monitors, speakers. All players miked. Sectional recordings available for practice.

MUSIC