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About The Swinging Magpies

Under the influence of prohibition-era speakeasies, this inspired 5 piece plays a delightful mix of 1920s and 30s hot jazz and swing.

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Vintage jazz band

London

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Imbued with a joyful exuberance, the Swinging Magpies perform an intoxicating blend of period jazz standards and original material, lovingly crafted in the vintage style. The band comprises: David McTea (vocals/baritone guitar) Lucinda Dunne (clarinet) Vicky Cowles (bassoon) Gregory Madge (guitar) Caroline Scott (percussion) Bringing an authentic jazz feel to any occasion, David McTea and the Swinging Magpies are available for public and private bookings, providing stylish live music and effortless sophistication to all manner of events; from weddings to corporate shindigs and private parties. David is also a swing and jazz dancer, and is always more than happy to provide a friendly and fun dance lesson to break the ice and get your night off to a swinging start.

The Swinging Magpies

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The Swinging Magpies' Reviews

5 out of 5

David McTea and the Swinging Magpies played for the Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers Livery Company in the impressive surroundings of the Prince Albert room at London Zoo. The music they chose and the way in which it was played was exceptional and just what we wanted. We did not want the music to be too loud to interfere with conversation going on in the room yet it was perfect for dancing to on the dance floor. So well judged. I would recommend the band for any event where quality is required.

These guys have to be one of the best, most professional and friendly bands I’ve ever had the privilege to work with! From initial contact to turning up on the day, David and the band have made everything so easy for us when we had other things to concentrate on. As most of our guests at the wedding were musicians (including ourselves) we wanted a band that had the potential to wow everyone and be out of the norm of normal wedding bands, and they certainly proved that. We’ve had nothing but raving reviews from our friends and family regarding the band, as everything from their sound quality, performance and get up was nothing less than perfect. Fantastically easy to work with and incredibly talented - they were worth more than what we paid for them.

This band are great! Really friendly players, music was top notch and exactly what our 1920s night needed - they created the perfect atmosphere. Would happily book them again.

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The Swinging Magpies' Song list

Ain't Misbehavin'

Baby Won’t You Please Come Home

Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gave To Me

Call Of The Freaks

Christopher Columbus (A Rhythm Cocktail)

Dinah

Fat And Greasy

Get Happy

Honeysuckle Rose

I Got Rhythm

I Like Pie, I Like Cake

I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter

In The Mood

It Don’t Mean A Thing

Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho)

Jumping At The Woodside

Just A Gigolo

La Cumparsita

My Very Good Friend The Milkman

Royal Garden Blues

Shake That Thing

Sing, Sing, Sing

T’Ain’t What You Do

Tea For Two

The Charleston

The Dipsy Doodle

The East St Louis Toodle-oo

The Lambeth Walk

The Old Man Of The Mountain

Tiger Rag

Walkin’ The Dog

When I Get Low I Get High

When The Saints Go Marching In

Your Feet’s Too Big

Christmas:

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Deck The Hall

Ding Dong, The Bells Are Chiming

Swinging Them Jingle Bells

New Year's Eve:

Auld Lang Syne

Musicianship

Genres:

1920s era music, Jazz, Cabaret, Swing, 1930s era music, 1940s era music

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Types:

Vintage jazz band, Jazz band, Swing & Jive band

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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