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.
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 inventive… their love for,
and knowledge of, their chosen material is wide and deep, but nevertheless they put their
own stamp on it.” – The Jazz Mann ★ ★ ★ ★
and knowledge of, their chosen material is wide and deep, but nevertheless they put their
own stamp on it.” – The Jazz Mann ★ ★ ★ ★