The Swing Ninjas - Live At Womad (2020)

The Quintessential Gentlemen of Swing. Playing and singing original songs as a mix of New Orleans swing and Parisian jazz from 1920s, 30s and 40s, with a modern flair, all of which is energetically played and sung.

Starting out life as a busking trio, the Swing Ninjas now headline festivals from Virginia to Istanbul. Playing and singing a mix of New Orleans' swing and new UK swing, with a modern musical flair, this Brighton (UK) based band is taking the sound of a raucous 1930s band to all stages and parties that can fit them on. With 2 original albums and 4 albums of classic NOLA-UK jazz/swing, it’s little wonder this fun-loving, charming and soulful group play over 150 shows a year.

100 year-old music is given a breathe of fresh air by the highly skilled energetic performance, group vocal harmonies, immaculate dress and tongue-in-cheek charm of the band. This is not stagnant swing and jazz as you know it.

The band comprises of Alto sax, Helicon/Tuba, Maccaferri Guitar and Double Bass. Luscious 4-part vocal harmonies ensure any audience is blown away - not just by the massive horns. Playing to celebrities and Royalty alike, smiles are spread one note at a time.