Available to book from $1200 (USD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
EXPERIENCE CHARLOTTE'S BIG BAND SENSATION WE'RE BACK!!! After a nearly 5-year covid hiatus, we are back with a new name, new logo and new mission! Welcome to Queen City Swing, where we bring the timeless magic of big band music to life in Charlotte, NC, and beyond. As a cherished subset of the nearly 60 year old 90-piece Charlotte Concert Band family, we're on a mission to reignite the passion for swing music among music lovers everywhere.
REVIVING THE GOLDEN ERA OF BIG BAND MUSIC IN CHARLOTTE, NC Our ensemble boasts a full roster of 30 exceptional musicians, comprising 18 regular players and 12 alternates. With a dynamic blend of professional expertise and amateur enthusiasm, we deliver captivating performances that honor the iconic Big Bands of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. From the soulful melodies of Glenn Miller to the infectious rhythms of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and beyond, our repertoire transports audiences to a bygone era of joyous celebration and timeless elegance.
= areas covered (up to 50 miles)We have nearly 2,000 Big Band arrangements in our Library.
If we don't have it, we'll find it!!
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Able to stage an 18-piece jazz band. Chairs required.
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We are primarily a Charlotte, NC local jazz band and have performed for mostly community events and concerts.
Indoor dance or entertainment parties, special events like wedding or just a concert. We play outdoors as well.
We are part of the 60-year old, 85-piece Charlotte Concert Band. Queen City Swing is a subset of the larger group.
All the artists of the great Big Band Era!
No. We are part of th 60-year old, 85-piece CharlotteConcertBand. org. We have outstanding players on all parts. Many music teachers, band directors, retired military band members and players from all walks of life who have made music a priority throoughout their lives.
We have a library of over 2,000 Big Band charts. The music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and dozens more marked The Greatest Generation. It was a salute to those who fought so valiantly or manned the home front during World War II. However, our library features music that will easily adapt to any event.
An hour to hour and a half.
Yes depending on the weather.
Yes
Outstanding!
Pretty much any event you may be planning. Our core Queen City Swing band consists of 18 players including vocalist which is a traditional "Big Band." We can also offer a smaller 4-6 piece combo or even a Woodwind Quintet for more specialized events.
Refer to our Venue List.
Queens University
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center
Cabarrus Brewing Company
Northwest School of the Arts
Christ Lutheran Church
Providence High School
Myers Park High School
The Amp @ Ballantyne
Indian Land High School
City of Tega Cay, SC
Brewers @4001 Yancey
ChristmasVille, Rock Hill
Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement
Sun City Carolina Lakes
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