Swing's The Thing Big Band/ Columbus, Ohio

For BOOKING contact Jean Ross. 614-890-6243, 614-395-4682, momfc@hotmail.com

SWING’S THE THING is a hip, edgy 16-piece big band orchestra based in Columbus, Ohio. Get ready to PARTY ! With over 1000 great tunes in the book, SWING’S THE THING brings your event to life, playing the latest from Brian Setzer, Van Morrison, Lou Bega, Mambo All-Stars, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Average White Band, Ricky Martin, Sting, Chicago, Billy Joel, Kenny G, Madonna, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Carole King, Carly Simon…… the list goes on and on. NEVER to be forgotten, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, …… are an integral part of the repertoire.

SWING’S THE THING covers a wide range of dance styles including swing, rock, ballads, blues, cha cha, rumba, mambo, samba, waltz, Viennese waltz, shim sham, disco, foxtrot, polka, etc. The band has received training from a local dance club and is comfortable with nearly all ballroom styles, which are played at strict tempo.

The featured vocalist/pianist, Jan (Schlosser) Wise, is a Capital University graduate and resides in Reynoldsburg. SWING’S THE THING founder and general manager is 22-year Westerville resident, Jean Ross.

Over the past 5 years, the band has performed at corporate functions in Cincinnati and local events in the Columbus area, including Worthington Concert On The Green, Lancaster Friday Night Bandstand, Grove City Summer Sizzle Concert, Westerville Summer Concert, Whitehall Music in the Park, etc. SWING’S THE THING especially enjoys performing for the Ohio State University Swing Dance Club at the Ohio Union. Future 2005 public engagements include Groveport Music in the Park (August 7), and Lithopolis Wagnalls Memorial Auditorium (Sept. 17).

Extraordinary, MEMORABLE entertainment for YOUR next event is very affordable. If a dance, reception, corporate event, wedding, bar mitzvah, etc. are in your plans, WE LOVE WHAT WE DO and will provide top quality music, tailored to your needs. … FUN FOR ALL!


EVENTS:

August 7, 2005 (Sunday) Groveport Music In The Park 7:00pm
Heritage Park (551 Wirt Rd, Groveport) Cost: FREE
Rain Location : Groveport Town Hall (648 Main St 43125)

September 17th, 2005 (Saturday) Lithopolis 8:00pm
Wagnalls Memorial Library Cost: FREE

Summer 2006, Whitehall Music In The Park


WHAT OUR FANS HAVE TO SAY:

*We heard the band on Sunday night on the village green in Worthington. Fantastic! Loved the music, the singer, and the energy! Please let us know when we can go to hear you and/or dance to the great music. We have been married for 47 years and have been dancing to big band music for 50 years. It is becoming harder and harder to find it to dance to. We love jazz and the old time favorites too. Thanks for a wonderful evening!…………..Ella M (2003)
*It was so nice to finally get to hear you play. You are definitely a wonderful dance band.
……..Bob and Gayle M., dance instructors (2004)
*We would be honored to have such a great band play at our first dance of the school year!
…….Becky W., President, OSU Swing Dance Club (2004)
*ZERO tunes played in a "forbidden zone" tempo! In other words NONE of your tunes were at a tempo that was impossible to dance to! This is like a FIRST for Cowtown! .Frank J., ballroom dance club (2004)
*Well, I must say that last night was AWESOME!…Becky, OSU Swing Dance Club (2004)
*Yaow or YO, whichever, hey, last night was crazy fun! jjK.…OSU Swing Dance Club (2004)
*Great times last night - thanks for all of your hard work Jean. Hope we can do it again sometime soon!…..Mark, OSU Swing Dance Club (2004)
* My first time hearing Swing's The Thing, and I'm quite happy. I always love a good big band on a saturday night (followed of course by late night blues).…..Gen…SwingColumbus.com
* I have received many phone calls about the band and how wonderful you sound. My guests were truly amazed at how the music was the perfect backdrop for an amazing evening for our family…. the music was the hit of the party" …..Lora, mother of the bride (2004)


MEMBERS:

Jean Ross (Alto Sax)
Steve Cartell (Alto Sax)
Tony Kertis (Tenor Sax,Clarinet)
Patrick Mason (Tenor Sax,Flute,Clarinet)
Sam McNair (Bari Sax)

Dale Nawrocki (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Wayne Cummings (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)
Dennis Noonan (Trumpet, Flugelhorn,Vocals)
Tim Curie (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)

Gary Clark (Trombone)
Brent Watson (Trombone)
Mark Watson (Trombone)
Erick Alden (Trombone)

Janet Wise (Vocals,Keyboards)
Dan Mazik (Stand-Up Bass)
Jim Gault (Drums)





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