Queen City Swing Keeping The Big Band Era Alive!

Based in United States

Charlotte, North Carolina
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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up to 50 miles
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from $1800 (USD)
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EXPERIENCE CHARLOTTE'S BIG BAND SENSATION WE'RE BACK!!! After a nearly 5-year covid hiatus, we came back with a new name, new logo and new mission! Welcome to Queen City Swing, where we bring the timeless magic of big band music to life in Charlotte, NC, and beyond. As a cherished subset of the nearly 60 year old 90-piece Charlotte Concert Band family, we're on a mission to reignite the passion for swing music among music lovers everywhere.

REVIVING THE GOLDEN ERA OF BIG BAND MUSIC IN CHARLOTTE, NC Our ensemble boasts a full roster of 40 exceptional musicians, comprising 22 regular players and 18 alternates. With a dynamic blend of professional expertise and amateur enthusiasm, we deliver captivating performances that honor the iconic Big Bands of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. From the soulful melodies of Glenn Miller to the infectious rhythms of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and beyond, our repertoire transports audiences to a bygone era of joyous celebration and timeless elegance.

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Location

Based in United States

Charlotte, North Carolina
Travels up to 50 miles
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Song list

We have nearly 1,000 Big Band arrangements in our Library. Here is a sample! If we don't have it, we'll find it!!

A Nightingale Sang at Berkeley Square | arr. Tomaro

A Woman In Love | arr. Mason

Ain’t That A Kick In The Head | arr. Unknown

All Of Me | arr. Niehaus

All Or Nothing At All | arr. Riddle

Almost Like Being In Love | arr. Wolpe

And The Angels Sing | arr. Goodman / Osser

As Time Goes By | arr. Carubia

At Last | arr. Carubia

Beyond The Sea | arr. Amy

Big Spender | arr. Warrington

C’Est Si Bon | trans. Myagkov

Cheek To Cheek | arr. May

Dream A Little Dream Of Me | arr. Evans

Everybody Loves Somebody | arr. Lane

Fever | arr. Holmes

God Bless The U.S.A. | arr. Greenwood

I’ll Be Seeing You | arr. Curnow

I’ve Got The World On A String | arr. Arlen/Koehler

I’ve Got You Under My Skin | arr. Taylor

Love Is Here To Stay | arr. Wolpe

L-O-V-E | arr. Collins

La Vie En Rose | arr. Ferguson

Moon River | arr. Reisman

My Funny Valentine | arr. Wolpe

My Way | arr. Stuart

Operator | arr. Kerchner

Orange Colored Sky | arr. Sorensen

Over The Rainbow | arr. Wolpe

Route 66 | arr. Burger

Sentimental Journey | arr. Les Brown

Someone To Watch Over Me | arr. Wolpe

Somethings Gotta Give | arr. Wolpe

Somewhere | arr. Holmes

Strangers In The Night | arr. Riddle

Summer Wind | arr. Wolpe

Summertime | arr. Wolpe

Teach Me Tonight | arr. Wolpe

That Old Black Magic | trans. Farley

That’s All | arr. Lopez

That’s Life | Sinatra

The Way You Look Tonight | arr. Amy

They Can’t Take That Away From Me | arr. Wolpe

Unforgettable | arr. Mandel/Riddle

When I Fall In Love | arr. Nowak

A Salute To Glenn Miller | arr. Hest

Ain’t Misbehavin | arr. Lowden

American Patrol | arr. Gray

Anvil Chorus | trans. Glasscock

April In Paris | arr. Barduhn

Autumn Leaves | arr. Blair

Bandstand Boogie | arr. Higgins

Begin The Beguine | arr. Hest

Blue Moon | arr. Maltby

Blues In The Night | arr. Comstock

Come Fly With Me | arr. Berry

Fly Me To The Moon | arr. Taylor

Hay Burner | arr. Nestico

Hey Good Lookin | arr. Wolpe

How High The Moon | arr. Sweeney

I Got Rhythm | arr. Wolpe

In The Mood | arr. Garland

Jersey Bounce | arr. Nestico

Leap Frog | arr. Garland

Little Brown Jug | arr. Hest

Mack The Knife | arr. Nestico

Moonlight Serenade | arr. Miller

On The Sunny Side Of The Street | arr. Nestico

Pennsylvania 65000 | arr. Hest

Stompin At The Savoy | arr. Sweeney

String Of Pearls | arr. Lowden

Strike Up The Band | arr. Nestico

Sweet Georgia Brown | arr. Nestico

Take The A Train | arr. Lowden

The Girl From Ipanema | arr. Osser

Tuxedo Junction | arr. Lowden

Where Or When | arr. Goodwin

'S Wonderful | arr. Comstock

A Big Band Christmas | arr. Strommen

A Jazzy Merry Christmas | arr. Cook

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | arr. Wolpe

I’ll Be Home For Christmas | arr. Nowak

Let It Snow | arr. Holmes

Oh Christmas Tree | arr. Clark

Santa Baby | arr. Holmes

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town | arr. Coulman

Silent Night | arr. Clark

Silver Bells | arr. Stitzel

Sleigh Ride | arr. Wolpe

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Audio


What information do you require about a venue?

Able to stage an 23-piece jazz band. Chairs required.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

No


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

We are primarily a Charlotte, NC local jazz band and have performed for mostly community events, weddings and concerts.


What's your favourite type of event?

Indoor dance or entertainment parties, special events like wedding or just a concert. We play outdoors as well.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We are part of the 60-year old, 85-piece Charlotte Concert Band. Queen City Swing is a subset of the larger group.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

All the artists of the great Big Band Era!


Are we a new band?

Nope! We are part of the 60-year old, 85-piece CharlotteConcertBand.org family. We have outstanding players on all parts. Many music teachers, band directors, retired military band members and players from all walks of life who have made music a priority throughout their lives. We just LOVE to play!


What style of music do you play?

We have a library of over 1,000 Big Band charts. WE can adapt to any style of music that your event is looking for. Much of our music is that of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and dozens more who gave us The Greatest Generation. It was a salute to those who fought so valiantly or manned the home front during World War II. However, our library features music that will easily adapt to any event. If there is a piece you are looking for and we don't have it, we'll find it!


Where are most of your performances?

Our home base is Tega Cay, SC and uptown Charlotte. Any SC or NC venue within 50 -75 miles will generally work. We will consider other areas as well depending on the event size, distance and revenue.


How often do you perform and / or rehearse?

We rehearse every other Friday for 2 hours year round. We are available to perform year round as well. Much depends on type of event, size , location and how much time we will have to prepare. We prefer a minimum of 60 days to prepare if possible.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Negotiable!


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, depending on the weather.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Outstanding!


What kind of events do you play for?

We can adapt to most any event either indoors or outside. Our core Queen City Swing band consists of 22 players including 2 vocalists which is a traditional "Big Band." We can also offer a smaller 7-piece combo or even a Woodwind Quintet for more specialized events.

Recent Clients

Queen City Swing has performed for these clients:

Refer to our Venue List. Weddings and Corporate Events are scattered around the area. The venue list encompasses mostly concert style performances.

Venues

Queen City Swing has performed at these venues:

Chetola Resort, Blowing Rock

Queens University

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center

Cabarrus Brewing Company

Northwest School of the Arts

Christ Lutheran Church

Providence High School

Myers Park High School

The Amp @ Ballantyne

Indian Land High School

City of Tega Cay, SC

Brewers @4001 Yancey

ChristmasVille, Rock Hill

Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement

Sun City Carolina Lakes

Catawba Fest, Tega Cay

July 4th Tega Cay Lions Club

More Info

Event types

Wedding

Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres

Jazz

Blues

Swing

Christmas

Military

Features

Male & female vocalists
Instrumental

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