The 18-piece Beantown Swing Orchestra specializes in performing big band dance charts from the Swing Era (1935-1946), all transcribed from the original vintage recordings by trumpeter Danny Fratina. In order to achieve its mission of perpetuating this timeless music by exposing it to younger generations, the band trains high school students and provides them with vintage 1930s instruments to achieve the true sound of that period. With most of its musicians and staff in their teens and twenties, Beantown Swing Orchestra is a true representation of the young and energetic big bands of the Swing Era.
What a special treat to have this wonderful big band back at Uptown Swing!
- Lesson 8:15–9:00pm
- Dancing 9:00pm–Midnight
- Guest DJ Kevin Lin
- Big Apple and Frankie Doo with the band
- Performance with Providence Swings
- Location UPB (United Parish in Brookline)