Swing Kings

The Swing Kings are a 3/4/5 piece jazz band. The standard line up is Male Vocals/Keyboard, Double Bass & Drums. From Frank Sinatra to Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley and The Beatles the Swing Kings swingin' arrangements breathe a whole new life into some of the favourite moments in jazz. Jazz has become relevant and cool again to a whole new generation since the advent of the likes of Jamie Cullum and this group are surfing the same wave keeping alive the jazz flame with a tender passion for the music they love. The band is led by Bobby Stringer an excellent young New York-trained jazz pianist with a sweet soulful voice to match. Bobby has worked as a session keyboard player for The Australian Pink Floyd Show, Candie Payne, Natasha Hamilton (Atomic Kitten) and Colin Vearncombe. He has also performed as guest keyboardist with The Zutons, whilst also having played keyboards with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. He has toured extensively in Europe, Japan and North America. Bobby's appearances include Later with Jools Holland, BBC Radio 2, Jonathan Ross show and Mark Lamarr show. Bobby Stringer is backed by a tight and swinging rhythm section you could only dream about! If you require a larger line up, the Swing Kings can include the addition of Saxophone, Trumpet or Guitar. The Swing Kings have a wealth of performing experience and have been the first choice for many of the country’s largest clients, including Manchester United, the Royal Exchange, Center Parcs, the Royal Society, Berkeley Hotel, Radisson Hotel, Canary Wharf and the NEC Birmingham.