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Swing Shift, is a traditional Big Band in the mold of Glenn Miller,
Count Basie, and many other Big Bands of the 1940's and 1950's.
Under the direction of Chris Drabyn and is available for your wedding,
fund raising event, dance or social gathering. While our primary
mission is to provide fund raising support for non-profit organizations
in the Central Indiana region, we provide jazz and Big Band
entertainment for local jazz and Big Band enthusiasts.
Count Basie, and many other Big Bands of the 1940's and 1950's.
Under the direction of Chris Drabyn and is available for your wedding,
fund raising event, dance or social gathering. While our primary
mission is to provide fund raising support for non-profit organizations
in the Central Indiana region, we provide jazz and Big Band
entertainment for local jazz and Big Band enthusiasts.
Swing Shift is dedicated to preserving traditional American music.
The band has been in Indianapolis for the last 20+ years and a
number of its original members still play in the group. Most of the
members have over 30 years experience on their particular
instrument, more than most bands in the state. Chris Drabyn, our
Music Director, is the Director of Jazz Studies at Avon High School and
is a graduate of Valparaiso University. He is an accomplished
trumpet artist who has played many famous entertainers and
instrumental artists.
The band has been in Indianapolis for the last 20+ years and a
number of its original members still play in the group. Most of the
members have over 30 years experience on their particular
instrument, more than most bands in the state. Chris Drabyn, our
Music Director, is the Director of Jazz Studies at Avon High School and
is a graduate of Valparaiso University. He is an accomplished
trumpet artist who has played many famous entertainers and
instrumental artists.
Our musical selections include swing, Latin, jazz, rock, ballads,
waltzs, marches, and many other styles of music. Our library
includes over 1000 tunes, many of them vocals. We specialize in
theme performances and have performed Duke Ellington, Count
Basie, Hollywood, and movie theme performances. Our music
library allows us to tailor a performance to your specifications.
waltzs, marches, and many other styles of music. Our library
includes over 1000 tunes, many of them vocals. We specialize in
theme performances and have performed Duke Ellington, Count
Basie, Hollywood, and movie theme performances. Our music
library allows us to tailor a performance to your specifications.
The band has full instrumentation for your listening pleasure
We play with 5 saxophones, just as the Glenn Miller band did, plus 4
trombones, 4 trumpets, vocalists, and a full rhythm section. In all, the
band is comprised of 18 musicians plus the director.
We play with 5 saxophones, just as the Glenn Miller band did, plus 4
trombones, 4 trumpets, vocalists, and a full rhythm section. In all, the
band is comprised of 18 musicians plus the director.
| next show: Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for their Autumn Harvest Festival - 7pm |
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| Complete wedding repertoire | |
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SWING SHIFT, A TRADITIONAL BIG BAND
