Voices of Swing with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra: Liverpool 2027

The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra and vocalists present a “sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s” (DownBeat Magazine) as they play timeless classics from The Great American Songbook and celebrate the release of their new crowdfunded album.

Expect to hear hits such as I’ve Got You Under My Skin (Frank Sinatra), Stardust (Nat ‘King’ Cole), ‘S Wonderful (Ella Fitzgerald) and many more in a joyful celebration of some of the best music of the 20^th Century.

The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK's most highly-regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out shows at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall, and many other prestigious venues.

One of the only “big bands with strings” in the UK, the Orchestra preserve and protect the musical heritage of these unforgettable songs, whilst also looking to the future by presenting original arrangements of classic standards written by members of the orchestra – many of which appear on the new album, and which will be performed at the show.

Performers:
The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Mike Paul-Smith (conductor)
plus vocalists to be announced

Running time: 2 hours 50 minutes including one 20 minute interval

Praise for the show:

“Awesome!” Michael Bublé
“A sonic ride back to the sounds of Capitol Studios in the 1950s” DownBeat Magazine
“A breath of fresh air on the swing scene” Twinwood Festival

Wheelchairs and accessible seating

If you require a wheelchair space or have accessibility requirements, please call 07855 488 462 and a member of our team will be happy to help.

The venue

This event takes place in the Concert Room at St. George's Hall, St George's Pl, Liverpool L1 1JJ.