A Century of Swing at the Memorial Theatre

LONDON’S favourite swing band, Down for the Count All-Stars, is sure to get people on their feet when they come to the Frome Memorial Theatre on Friday 31st March.

The band have just released their new album, Just You, Just Me, and they are coming to Frome for a special performance of the album, called A Century of Swing, along with swing era favourites and big band classics from the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s alongside some new arrangements of jazz classics.

Described as, “One hellova celebration of vintage music,” by TimeOut London, A Century of Swing breathes new life into some of the best music of the 20th Century treating audiences to joyous instrumental solos and sublime vocal performances.

Audiences can expect to hear songs from the likes of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and Glenn Miller, and classics from singers such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat ‘King’ Cole – alongside original arrangements of jazz classics written by band members Mike Paul-Smith and Simon Joyner.

With spontaneity being a central aspect of the show, no two performances are ever the same – giving each night a unique energy and experience for the audience.

Musical director Mike Paul-Smith explains, “Every show is different, as we want people to leave the theatre feeling energised and inspired to go and find out more about the swing and jazz music which we love in Down for the Count”.

Doors at 7.30pm. Tickets are £24 and can be bought on The Memorial Theatre website or by calling 01373 462795.