* M u s i c f r o m t h e 1 9 4 0 ' s t o t o d a y *
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 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 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 HS. He is an
accomplished trumpet artist who has played across the state with
many 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 HS. He is an
accomplished trumpet artist who has played across the state with
many 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.
waltzs, marches, and many other styles of music. Our library
includes over 1000 tunes, many of them vocals.
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, a female vocalist, 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, a female vocalist, and a full rhythm section.
In all, the band is comprised of 18 musicians plus the director.
| FEATURING WELL KNOWN SWING TUNES AND VOCAL ARTISTS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT |
 | Exciting vocalists | |
| Complete wedding repertoire | |
| Smooth dance numbers | |
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SWING SHIFT, A TRADITIONAL BIG BAND
