Down For The Count Swing Into Christmas

17 Dec 2023

St George's Hall

London’s favourite vintage band, Down for the Count Swing Into Christmas is Touring throughout November and December. The critically acclaimed band have been making waves on the UK jazz scene with their warm, engaging, and energetic performances as they bring the sounds Swing Era back to life.

Audiences can expect to hear hits from the band’s latest album, including Exactly Like You and C’est Magnifique, as they take you on a journey celebrating the very best of the Swing Era. The show also includes original arrangements of beloved classics, written by band members Simon Joyner and Mike Paul-Smith, which breathe new life into classic jazz hits.

Expect to hear faithful recreations of the best music of the swing era including I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Let’s Face the Music and Dance and ‘S Wonderful, alongside original arrangements of jazz and festive standards written by the Orchestra’s principal conductor Mike Paul-Smith, including Winter Wonderland and The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting).