Sam And The Swingtones

Sam and her Swingtones are a group of professional musicians, chosen and selected for their talents for delivering high class musicianship, showmanship and arrangement. If you are a fan of Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox then you are going to love the sound of the Swingtones. Well known songs from the likes of Ray Charles through to Soft Cell have been re imagined, re arranged and put back together with all the flair of the sounds of the 20s ,30s and 40s. If you are looking for a band that will provide a talking point and make an event memorable for years to come then you need look no further. Samantha Johnson is an amazing vocalist whose soft and sultry voice has been compared to Amy Winehouse and Nora Jones. An amazing front woman, she never fails to impress with her heartfelt renditions of familiar songs, sung with such emotion. Maurizio Borgna is an Italian double bassist. The quality of his playing is seldom seen. A serious jazzer who is accomplished and established having played at numerous venues in Kent and London. His ability to get your feet tapping with his solid and complicated bass lines is outstanding. Richard Bennett is a long standing Pianist, having played for celebrities, actors and comedians. He is well known in Norfolk and East Anglia for playing at weddings and intimate house parties. He has a long and healthy list of reviews. This is his first venture into the world of Jazz, his ability to improvise and play thick and emotive chords over the bass and sax is a very satisfying mix. Laurie A'Court is a very experienced and seasoned jazz saxophonist. Switching between Alto and Tenor, the sounds produced by Laurie are sublime. Book Sam and the Swingtones for your event and you will be the talk of your guests.