For one night only, the Royal Albert Hall opens its doors for the biggest jive and swing event to have taken place in London for years! No matter what your age or experience, put your best 40s dress on and dance the night away on our magnificent 5,000 square foot dance floor to the sounds of fantastic live bands and Tim Hellzapoppin as DJ whilst accompanied by some brilliant professional dancers.
Featuring the filthy purveyors of swing Top Shelf Jazz, the big band sounds of The Back to Basie Orchestra and the UK's No.1 jive band The Jive Aces, put on your dancing shoes and join us for the swing party of the summer!
Top Shelf Jazz
Hailing from Wales and now inciting bedlam in London and Europe, this jazz and swing act is a heady mix of crooning melodies, filthy swing and rakish banter served up with a pinch of wild abandon!
For more information on Top Shelf Jazz, visit www.topshelfjazz.co.uk
Back to Basie Orchestra
Launched in 2001, Back to Basie have been presenting Count Basie tribute concerts throughout Britain and Europe to critical acclaim. Featuring top London session musicians and jazz soloists they capture the sound and spirit of the legendary 'Swingin' Machine'.
For more information on Back to Basie Orchestra, visit www.basie.co.uk
The Jive Aces
The Jive Aces are the UK’s top Jive & Swing band. Together for over 10 years, this extremely popular six piece group have performed at thousands of festivals, theatres and events throughout the world. With their high energy music, bright stage suits, wild stage antics, irresistible humor and sheer professionalism, the Jive Aces will quickly get any audience on their feet!
For more information on The Jive Aces, visit www.jiveaces.com.
During the evening, there will be dances kindly provided by Scottie Cupit, Swing Patrol; Joseph and Trisha, Jive Swing.com; Robert Austin and The Hollywood Hoppers; and Simon Selmon and the London Swing Dance Society.