Swing Train 42 Gypsy Swing & More, a unique take on Django Reinhardt's tradition!

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Description Price
DUO - Mandolin and guitar, or 2 guitars, 1x45mins set, from£220
DUO - Mandolin and guitar, or 2 guitars, 2x45mins sets, from£340
TRIO - Mandolin, guitar, double bass trio or 2 guitars and doublebass trio, 2x45mins set, from£510
QUARTET - lineup to be discussed, usually 2 guitars mandolin and doublebass, vocals if available, from£680
Above prices are our starting fees, they can vary depending on location and booking time/day. Our quotations can be negotiated depending on your requirements, we always try to find suitable agreement on most budgets. Travel expenses occur depending on the event's location and they will be discussed separately. Public Liability covered, PAT tested.

About / Biography

Swing Train 42 is a swing/gypsy jazz trio that covers classic Django tunes and jazz standards with the unlikely instrumentation of mandolin and guitar. Whether you are looking for a bit a background music or some upbeat swinging grooves for your summer parties or special occasions, you will find them an unusual little treat!

Featuring experienced gypsy jazz guitar player Andrea Vergani, gypsy swing/bluegrass mandolinist Vivian Li and jazz double-bass player Robyn Hemmings, Swing Train 42 will bring a unique sound and atmosphere to your event.

WE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT FORMATS

- GUITAR DUO

- 2 GUITARS AND DOUBLEBASS TRIO

- 2 GUITARS AND VIOLIN TRIO

Reviews (68)

There are currently 68 user ratings for Swing Train 42

AVERAGE RATING

9.99 / 101

Location

Based in North London

Will travel up to 70 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 70 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 2 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

SWING TRAIN 42

1 - After You've Gone dfb (C)

2 - All Of Me (C)

3 - Anouman dfb (D-)

4 - Artillerie Lourde dfb (C)

5 - Autumn Leaves 1 (E-)

6 - Avalon dfb (F)

7 - Beautiful Love (D-)

8 - Belleville dfb (D)

9 - Bernie's Tune 1 (D-)

10 - Blue Drag dfb (D-)

11 - Bossa Dorado dfb (D-)

12 - Bye Bye Blackbird (F)

13 - Cantina Band dfb (F)

14 - Clair de Lune dfb (D-)

15 - Coquette dfb (D)

16 - Daphne dfb (D)

17 - Dark Eyes (w intro) dfb (D-)

18 - Days Of Wine And Roses (F)

19 - Dinette dfb (Ab)

20 - Djangology dfb (G)

21 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore (C)

22 - Douce Ambiance (G)

23 - Exactly Like You - dfb (C)

24 - Have You Met Miss Jones? (F)

25 - Honeysuckle rose dfb (F)

26 - Hungaria dfb (G)

27 - I Can't Give You - dfb (F)

28 - I'll See You In My Dreams dfb (F)

29 - I've Found A New Baby dfb (F)

30 - It Don't Mean A Thing 1 (Bb)

31 - It Had To Be You dfb (G)

32 - J'attendrai dfb (C)

33 - Joseph Joseph (A-)

34 - Just Friends 1 (G)

35 - La Vie En Rose dfb (C)

36 - Lady Be Good (Oh) dfb (G)

37 - Limehouse Blues dfb (G)

38 - Lulu Swing - dfb (D)

39 - Minor Blues 1 (G-)

40 - My Melancholy Baby dfb (C)

41 - Night And Day dfb (C)

42 - Nuages dfb (G)

43 - On A Slow Boat To China (Bb)

44 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (C)

45 - Oû Es-Tu, Mon Amour? dfb (A-)

46 - Out Of Nowhere dfb (G)

47 - Place De Broukere dfb (Bb)

48 - Poinciana (D)

49 - Seule ce Soir dfb (C)

50 - Sheik Of Araby dfb (Bb)

51 - Some Of These Days (G) (G)

52 - Summertime 1 (A-)

53 - Sweet Georgia Brown dfb (F)

54 - Sweet Sue (Just You) dfb (G)

55 - Swing 39 dfb (G)

56 - Swing 42 dfb (C)

57 - Swing 48 dfb (G-)

58 - Swing de Paris dfb (C)

59 - Swingtime In Springtime - dfb (F)

60 - Take The A Train (C)

61 - Them There Eyes (QHCF) dfb (D)

62 - There Is No Greater Love (Bb)

63 - There Will Never Be Another You 1 (Eb)

64 - Time After Time (C)

65 - Two Cigarettes In The Dark dfb (F)

66 - What Is This Thing Called Love (C)

67 - I Saw Stars dfb (C)

68 - China Boy - dfb (F)

69 - Indifférence dfb 1 (G)

70 - Tico Tico dfb (A-)

71 - Russian Lullaby dfb (D-)

72 - Je ne veux pas travailler 1 (G)

73 - Ménilmontant dfb (D)

74 - Si Tu Vois Ma Mere (Bb)

75 - La Javanaise dfb (Bb)

76 - Mon Amant De Saint Jean (A-)

77 - Sous Le Ciel De Paris (Under Paris Skies) dfb (B-)

78 - Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours dfb (C)

79 - La Foule (C)

80 - Montagne Sainte-Genevieve (E-)

81 - Chez Jaquet (D)

82 - Indifference (E-)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Access to an extension cable to plug in up to 3 amplifiers, two armless chairs.
We would Kindly require to provide the musicians with a meal and refreshments, especially when the performance is during lunch/dinner times.
Parking if available,

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set-up time, 30 mins before the beginning of the performance.
Usual sets are 45mins long, between sets a 15mins break, 30 mins maximum
If requested to have longer waiting times we will apply an additional surcharge (from £50 x musician, to be confirmed on a case by case basis)

Recent Clients

Swing Train 42 has performed for these clients:

Eurostar

Pitch London

Sotheby's Institute of Art

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