Dave Andrews Swings

Dave Andrews is a dynamic swing, jazz and blues vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who dazzles with his unique approach to the classics of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Upbeat and energetic, he's a brilliant choice for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, parties and corporate events, bringing a touch of class and a lot of swing to your day.

One performer, a whole band's sound. Equipped with his voice, his trumpet, six strings and trusty pedals, Dave creates driving swing and fascinating rhythms with such a diverse and varied sound that your guests will be wondering where the other musicians are hiding.

Swing, jazz, blues and Latin. Dave's set list runs to 66 songs across ballads, blues and New Orleans grooves, Latin, and medium and up-tempo swing, from Fly Me to the Moon, Come Fly with Me, Mack the Knife and The Lady Is a Tramp to The Girl from Ipanema, Georgia, Route 66 and Ain't Misbehavin'.

A seasoned professional. Dave's professional career spans nearly 15 years, captivating audiences with his collection of jazz, blues, Latin and grooves as a soloist, bandleader and sideman all over the UK, Italy and Chile, as well as on the seven seas. He has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and countless jazz and blues festivals, and has supported Italian star Mario Biondi on his UK tour.

Ceremony, drinks reception or evening. Dave can play a one-hour wedding ceremony, a two-hour daytime drinks reception, or two 45-minute or one-hour sets in the evening, with early arrival available on request. Couples tell us he created the perfect backdrop while their guests mingled, and that his music made their drinks reception special. He brings his own PA system, holds public liability insurance, uses PAT-tested equipment and is happy to work with venue sound limiters.

What clients say. Read the reviews below and you'll see the same things again and again: music that's spot on for the occasion, an upbeat and lively performance, and a musician who goes out of his way before the event to make everything simple.

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