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About Dave Swings

Wow your guests with this Upbeat and Energetic Swing, Jazz and Blues Multi-Instrumentalist & Vocalist!

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Singing guitarist

Edinburgh

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A dynamic swing, jazz & blues vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Dave Toule dazzles with his unique approach to the classics of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Equipped with his voice, his trumpet, six strings and trusty pedals; his driving swing and fascinating rhythms create a unique experience that will wow your crowd with such a diverse and varied sound that he’ll have them wondering where the other musicians are hiding! Dave's professional career spanning nearly 15 years has seen him captivating audiences with his scintillating collection of Jazz, Blues, Latin and Grooves as a soloist, bandleader and sideman all over the UK, Italy, and Chile, as well as on the seven seas. He has also performed at the Fringe Festival, countless Jazz & Blues festivals and recently supported Italian superstar Mario Biondi on his UK tour.

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5 out of 5

Fantastic communication prior to the wedding. Had a wonderful warm attitude and set up was very straight forward on the day. They sounded amazing in the walled garden during the drinks reception. I would not hesitate to recommend Dave.

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Dave Swings' Song list

An upbeat blend of swing, jazz, blues and latin classics; with a fresh new sound!

Here's a selection of just some of the repertoire:

~ Jazz Classics ~

• A Foggy Day

• Bye Bye Blackbird

• Days of Wine and Roses

• East of the Sun

• Georgia on My Mind

• I Could Write a Book

• I Got Rhythm

• Nobody Else but Me

• Satin Doll

• The Way You Look Tonight

• They Can’t Take That Away from Me

• The Very Thought of You

~ Crooner Classics ~

• Come Fly with Me

• Fly Me to the Moon

• Get Me to the Church on Time

• Have You Met Miss Jones

• I Get a Kick Out of You

• It Had to Be You

• Love Is Here to Stay

• Pennies from Heaven

• You Make Me Feel So Young

~ Armstrong, Ella & Billie: The Greats ~

• After You’ve Gone

• Ain’t Misbehavin’

• All of Me

• Cheek to Cheek

• ’Deed I Do

• Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

• Dream a Little Dream of Me

• God Bless the Child

• I Got Rhythm

• I’ve Got the World on a String

• Mack the Knife

• Mean to Me

• Nice Work if You Can Get It

• On the Sunny Side of the Street

• Summertime

• When You’re Smiling

~ Nat King Cole Classics ~

• Better to Be by Yourself

• Don’t Let It Go to Your Head

• I Can’t Give You Anything but Love

• It’s Only a Paper Moon

• Just You, Just Me

• Let There Be Love

• L-O-V-E

• Mona Lisa

• Route 66

• Straighten Up and Fly Right

• Unforgettable

~ Chet Baker Sings ~

• Almost Like Being in Love

• But Not for Me

• Do It the Hard Way

• I Fall in Love Too Easily

• Just Friends

• Look for the Silver Lining

• My Funny Valentine

• There Will Never Be Another You

• Time After Time

• You and the Night and the Music

~ Popular Jazz, Soul, & R&B Hits ~

• Bare Necessities

• Feeling Good

• Hit the Road Jack

• I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free

• Lovely Day

• Moondance

• My Baby Just Cares for Me

• You’ve Got a Friend in Me

~ Grooves: Bluesy, Funky, New Orleans ~

• Black Coffee

• Every Day I Have the Blues

• I’m Beginning to See the Light

• Love for Sale

• Moanin’

• Stolen Moments

• Sunny

• Sweet Georgia Brown

• Teach Me Tonight

• Use Me

~ Latin Classics ~

• Besame Mucho

• The Girl from Ipanema

• How Insensitive

• I’ve Got You Under My Skin

• No More Blues

• Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars

• The Shadow of Your Smile

• Smile

• Speak Low

~ Classic Ballads ~

• Body and Soul

• Easy Living

• Embraceable You

• Skylark

• Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most

~ Festive Classics ~

• The Christmas Song

• Frosty the Snowman

• Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

• Here Comes Santa Claus

• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

• Let It Snow

• Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

• Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

• White Christmas

• Winter Wonderland

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

A big part of what I do is to be as flexible as possible, so don’t despair! Just get in touch and I’ll always do whatever I can to accommodate changes of any kind.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, interval music can be provided. Please ensure this is requested in the planning stages, to make sure your songs are downloaded and ready to go in advance.

How much time do you need to set up?

An hour for solo performances, and 90 minutes for groups - if however there is less time available we can always adapt when needed!

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

You can absolutely select songs you’d like to be included, and I’ll endeavour to include as many of them as possible.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, this is possible - please note that it’s best to let me know as far ahead of time as you can!

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar, Trumpet, Singer

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Funeral / Memorial service, Concert, Recording session, Virtual event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Live looping, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching

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