Twistin' the Swing is a lively acoustic gypsy jazz band influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt, 1930-40's swing and Romani songs.
The band consists of Asher Truppman Lattie on clarinet and saxophone, Phillip Beatson on gypsy guitar, Travis Hill on la pompe guitar and Djordje Nikolic on double bass.
The sense of rhythm, musicality and dynamic interplay between band members creates an atmosphere that is highly energetic and engaging. They alternate this vibrancy with slow melodic ballads and medium swing tunes, suitable for any occasion.
Twistin' the Swing have been performing extensively for the past several years, at parties, weddings, swing dance events, theatres, corporate events, markets and festivals such as Auckland Arts Festival, Auckland Jazz Festival and Music in the Parks.
Ideal for: music for corporate function, private party, wedding plus European themed event
Sample repertoire:
All of Me
After You’ve Gone
Spain
For Sephora
Djangology
Minor Swing
Django’s Tiger
Honey Suckle Rose
Bossa Dorado
Brazil
Indifference
Autumn Leaves
Troublant Bolero
Swing 42
Hungaria
Tea for Two
Heavy Artillery
Norwegian Dance
Sweet Georgia Brown
Tiger Rag
Belleville
Dinette
Douce Ambiance Coquette
Lulu Swing
Nuage
Just Friends
Lullaby of Birdland
Swing Gitane
You’re the Sunshine of My life
Isn’t She Lovely
Phill
Wave
Limehouse Blues
Girl from Ipanema
Beautiful Love
Tears
When Day is Done
The Sheik of Araby
Them There Eyes
Dark Eyes
Kali Sara/ Tchavolo Swing
Night and Day
Stompin’ at Decca
Blue Skies
I’ll See You in My Dreams
It was a fantastic night and the guys played magnificently !
I was a bad host and was so tied up in greeting people and talking that I didn’t even get a chance to go over and thank them.
Thanks for your assistance.
Andrew
40th Birthday
The Jefferson
Hi Pete,
The guys from Twistin the Swing were fantastic! All the guests absolutely loved them and they fit in perfectly at our Roaring 20s party. Would 10/10 recommend.
Big thanks,
Amanda and Charlie
Engagement Party
Sky City Hamilton
Thank you both!
Twistin the Swing and the trio were perfect, and very very good indeed. Thank you to you both also for your help, (patience) and time on this event.
Warm Regards,
Helen Sanders
Auckland Council
Standing Ovation at the Orewa Hospice Fund raiser
Mike Walker
