Swing from Paris bring Vintage Gypsy Jazz to Dorset This Spring
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This event is running from 19 March 2026 until 22 March 2026. It is next occurring on Thu 19 March 2026 7:30pm.
Dorset based charity Artsreach is delighted to welcome the acclaimed quartet Swing from Paris to the county this March for three uplifting evenings of gypsy jazz, vintage swing, and sparkling musicianship.
★★★★ “intelligent, interesting and inventive” The Jazz Mann
Inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ’40s, Swing from Paris is a UK‑based all‑string jazz quartet whose Parisian‑flavoured sound has been delighting audiences for over 15 years. Their performances have taken them from major jazz festivals – including the celebrated Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois‑sur‑Seine – to appearances on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers, and even to the grand opening of the award‑winning Gloucester Services!
Featuring violin, guitars and double bass, the ensemble presents stylish, uplifting interpretations of swing favourites and timeless classics. Their repertoire includes music inspired by Gershwin, Édith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, and tango master Astor Piazzolla, all delivered with the group’s signature warmth and vintage charm.
“excellent band … diverse numbers, smart arrangements” Jazz Journal
With a programme that blends exquisite musicianship with gentle humour, storytelling, and engaging historical context, each performance offers audiences an atmospheric journey through the golden age of swing. Expect elegant melodies, inventive arrangements, and a stage sparkling with character and camaraderie.
Swing from Paris will perform live in:
- Portesham on Thursday 19 March
- Cranborne on Friday 20 March
- East Stour on Sunday 22 March
Tickets and full details are available at www.artsreach.co.uk
Booking information
Click on the registration link below for the Artsreach website:
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