Swing Essence Dance Band from Portland, OR

Since 2004, Swing Essence has been dazzling crowds at special events. With a seasoned library of music, some of the finest musicians in the area, and experience with a host of great venues, Swing Essence thrills audiences with a hassle-free client experience. The Music Based on the idea that people of all ages love the classics, the group selects popular tunes from the swing era of the 30s and 40s, and jazz, swing, and blues inspired music from the years after, reminding us of the great musical heritage we have from those periods. This includes some dazzling instrumentals and classic vocal selections. The music is arranged specifically for Swing Essence format, so the sound is exciting and fresh, yet the music is familiar to everyone. The Band We build the core band like a legendary jazz quintet, with trumpet and saxophone, keyboard, bass, and drums, then front it with guitar and vocals for the complete package. Members of the group all have jazz chops and professional experience ranging from Broadway shows to cruise ship bands. Some of our members are prominent college music teachers. The Complete Package For the main event, our full dance band is seven pieces, including two vocalists and two horns. For larger events we sometimes provide live music for two or three segments, including a jazz ensemble for your cocktail segment, even a soloist or duo to play for your wedding ceremony. Let us know what you need! The Jazz Ensemble We can provide our jazz ensemble format as the main musical element for some events, instrumental, with vocals, or a combination. We have access to a large library of jazz history, including Latin, Brazilian, gypsy, swing, speakeasy, bebop, cool, and contemporary. Featured Testimonials "AMAZING! They stole the show all night long! Everyone was very very impressed with their ability to please the older and younger generations all at the same time! Everyone had a blast, I mean that! Would recommend them to anyone!" - Seth and Brigid" "Wow! Swing Essence is truly an excellent band. They played a wide variety of music and kept the crowd entertained all evening. They are truly awesome performers. Many of our guests commented on how great the band was. Thank you so very much. We highly recommend this band for any occasion." - JoAnn M. "Swing Essence played something for everyone, and people danced all night long. We received the best feedback in years from our employees regarding our party." - Mindy, Yampa Valley Medical Center Planning an event is a lot of work, and involves many details. We can help by: Setting up before guests enter Providing the sound equipment needed Working with your venue to optimize setup details Playing one of our compilations or playlist of your choice on break Giving scheduling advice Bringing microphones for announcements Helping with music selection and arrangements Working with other vendors to ensure a smooth transitions for each segment of your event Book Swing Essence for your event, and we will take every step to ensure that everything goes smoothly and you and your guests thoroughly enjoy the music.