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Swing!

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  2w, 3m

Paul Kelly, Lynn Taylor-Corbett

Original Concept by Paul Kelly / Original Direction and Choreography by Lynn Taylor-Corbett

Two thirds rhythm and one third soul.' That's how Fats Waller defined the uniquely American form of popular music and dance known as 'swing.' Requiring only joyful enthusiasm and a ready partner, swing exploded out of pre-war Harlem's hotbed of youth culture and swept the world. 
  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

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Summary
It shattered ethnic and cultural barriers, generating specialty styles such as Jive, Swing, Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, and Hip-Hop Swing. SWING! celebrates this remarkable diversity to the beat of the most exhilarating songs of the period. But as this enthralling song-and-dance show makes abundantly clear, swing was never a time or place -- it has always been a state of mind!
Cast Attributes
ACT I

SWING IT, BROTHER, SWING: by Walter Bishop, Lewis Raymond and Clarence Williams
In the original Broadway production, this was pre-recorded but it need not be.
IT DON’T MEAN A THING (IF IT AIN’T GOT THAT SWING)by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills
This is an opportunity to set up J.C. as our “Tour Guide” into the world of SWING!
Good musical and stylistic inspirations would be Cab Calloway, Nat “King” Cole, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Louis Prima and Harry Connick, Jr. among others.
AIRMAIL SPECIAL / JERSEY BOUNCE / OPUS 1AIR MAIL SPECIAL by Benny Goodman, James R. Mundy and Charles Christian / JERSEY BOUNCE by B. Plater, T. Bradshaw, E. Johnson, B. Feyhe and Duke Ellington / OPUS ONE by Sy Oliver
These three classics come from the Glenn Miller/Benny Goodman side of the swing tradition and are familiar, comfortable and fun.  They are intended to set at easy any “purists” or audience members who were actually around during the “Original Swing Era.”  We performed them very traditionally and thus, in a way, earned the confidence and trust of the audience, which allowed us to take a few liberties later.  
This is an important concept in jazz.  If the audience knows you can play it straight they trust you more when you want to begin playing with the form a bit.  They also are able to appreciate the variations more if they are familiar with the original elements.  Most of the dance that was done to the Miller/Goodman repertoire had not taken on much of the “Harlem/Savoy Style.”  While still energetic, fun and very exciting (especially for its day) it remained a bit more upright in posture and not quite as loose-limbed as the dance would eventually become.
For the sake of space on the original cast album, these first three songs of the medley were omitted and only Jumpin’ at the Woodside was recorded. 


JUMPIN’ AT THE WOODSIDE: by William “Count” Basie
This is from the Count Basie side of the tradition and has a slightly different energy and musical feel: faster, hotter, a little more raw.  It is perfectly precise in its execution yet freer in its expression.  The dance should express this as well.  This is when we first see the Harlem/Savoy Style – fast, loose-limbed and low to the ground.


BOUNCE ME BROTHER (WITH A SOLID FOUR): by Don Raye and Hughie Prince
Musically, this number has roots in the Andrews Sisters tradition, even though it is sung by a single performer rather than a trio.  It provides the opportunity to establish Ann as a central figure in the evening and it is important to make the number as strong as possible.  Though Ann should certainly move during this number, it is wise to consider how much, and how well, since this becomes a key element in her story line later on in the show.  If you choose to have her dance extensively in this number, you will need to take special care later to establish, clearly, why she can’t, or won’t, dance with Everett later in the show.


TWO AND FOUR: by Ann Hampton Callaway
This number was written specifically for Laura Benanti by the wonderful Ann Hampton Callaway.  It provided us three important opportunities.  1) It allowed us to showcase Laura’s legit/operatic soprano (even if we did poke fun at it a bit); 2) It established a “starting place” for Laura’s character; and 3) It allowed us to educate the audience as we “educated” Laura.
Incidentally, this concept of emphasizing the second and forth beats in the music, rather than the first and third, seems to be second nature to some people and completely foreign to others.  This was even true of our original cast.  We found it very helpful for our musical director, Jon Smith, to spend some time early in rehearsals teaching this key jazz concept.


HIT ME WITH A HOT NOTE AND WATCH ME BOUNCE: by Duke Ellington and Don George
This great Duke Ellington tune shows both the sophistication and sturdiness of Ellington’s work.  Our slightly provocative interpretation gave it a more contemporary feel and revealed the underlying heat Ellington had written into the material from the beginning.
This number marks the beginning of the relationship between Laura and the Trombone Player.  In the original Broadway production, the transition from “fizzle” to “sizzle” was greatly assisted by the wizardry of costume designer, William Ivey Long.  He devised a dress that went from a simple-but-dowdy frock into a satiny, full-length gown in a split second.  While a trick like this is always helpful (and fun) it is the actress’s ability to make that transformation within herself that really makes the number work.


RHYTHM CROSSOVERS: by Casey MacGill
The “Rhythm Crossovers” were a device we used to great effect in the original Broadway production.  The idea was to use the dancers as a “human curtain” or “cinematic wipe” to clear us from one scene and bring us to another.  These “Crossovers” offered great opportunities for creativity and fun, and helped advance the threads of story line associated with various characters.  They also reduced our need to use blackouts during transitions.  This was essential in maintaining rhythm and momentum of the show.  Lyric Note: “Elgin movement, right on time” is a reference to Elgin watches, which were some of the finest timepieces ever made.   




THROW THAT GIRL AROUND: by Everett Bradley, Ilene Reid and Michael Heitzman
This number should capture all of the energy and contemporary feel of the “Retro-Swing Era.”  In the mid-1980’s and continuing through the 1990’s bands such as Big Bad, Voodoo Daddy and The Squirrel Nut Zippers gave a whole new generation the opportunity to experience the joy of swing dancing.  They also gave them the opportunity to release their stress and anxiety the old fashioned way, by throwing a girl rather than throwing a punch or by throwing up your hands rather than throwing back a handful of pills.  (It seems the Lindy could be as good as Librium for lifting your spirits or shakin’ the blues away.)


SHOW ME WHAT YOU’VE GOT: by Everett Bradley and Jonathan Smith
Dance-floor “competitions,” “challenges” and “jams” go all the way back to the beginning of social dance.  They’ve played an important parts in the discovery and development of many dance styles.  It is important to remember, however, that these competitions, while fierce, are almost always friendly.  Care should be taken in this number to ensure that the competition between the Latin Couple and the West Coast Couple doesn’t become too adversarial.  Care should also be taken to ensure that it doesn’t look too much like “The Dance at the Gym” from WEST SIDE STORY.
Musically the song is primarily an instrumental with, what should seem like, improvisational vocals tossed in.  Those vocals, however, are actually carefully placed in the score and should be treated as such.  In the original Broadway production, we had the luxury of Everett Bradley’s extraordinary rhythm skills, so we also had him play percussion throughout the song.  Though this is not imperative, I point it out because it is an example of a basic tenet that guided our creative process during the development of SWING!  “Explore the special and unique talents of your performers and then utilize them whenever possible.”


BLI-BLIP: by Duke Ellington and Sid Kuller; Additional Lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway
Musically, this number has its roots in some of the terrific duets of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald.  It was developed very carefully during rehearsals, shaping the music to the story and the story to the music, in much the same way a pantomime would be constructed.  Although any number of stories could be presented through this song, it should be noted that the orchestration and arrangements have been written specifically to tell the particular story outlined in the script.
The “Wedding March bit” referred to in the script was actually discovered during the run of the show, so, unfortunately, it was not captured on the CD of the original Broadway production.  It was terrifically funny and added to the texture of the relationship between Ann and Everett.  It also served as an excellent cue to end the “improvised” scat section and allowed the singers and band to get back together for the finish of the song.
It should also be noted that on the CD of the original Broadway production Laura is given a line when she enters to take the drink order.  On stage, this line was not necessary and was never used in performance.


SKYLARK: by Hoagy Charmichael and Johnny Mercer
This is another song not on the CD of the original Broadway production.  It was added to the show during the run.  Stylistic we presented it in a very straightforward manner, emphasizing both the simple beauty of this wonderful Hoagy Carmichael song and the innocence of Laura’s character.


HARLEM NOCTURNE: by Earl H. Hagen
Stylistically, it’s pure 1940’s, film noir.  Artistically, it’s the relationship between musician and muse, part love affair, part wrestling match all seduction.
KITCHEN MECHANICS’ NIGHT OUTby Casey MacGill, Jonathan Smith, Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Paul Kelly
Written specifically for the show, committee fashion by Casey MacGill, Jon Smith, Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Paul Kelly, this song is reminiscent of playful swing tunes like “Undecided” or “Elmer’s Tune.”  It’s meant to be a charmer.
Incidentally, Thursday nights really were “Kitchen Mechanics’ Night” at the Savoy.  Women who worked as domestics or housekeepers were admitted free of charge.


SHOUT AND FEEL IT: by William “Count” Basie
This is a classic Count Basie tune and the title says it all: energetic, driving and fun.
BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOYby Don Raye and Hughie Prince
A Boogie Woogie song with a Hip-Hop style.  Makes sense, right?  Take the classic and the contemporary, put them in a blender and go.  It’s actually more in keeping with the swing tradition than you might think.  It was very common for swing bands to take well known songs and recast them stylistically, whether it was “The Song of the Volga Boatmen,” a piece of well known opera or a tune from Broadway, swing bands often mixed music from one genre with stylizations from others.
On the Cast Recording you will hear Edgar and Keith respond to Everett’s commands with “Sir!” and “Yes, Sir!”  This was only done for the recording and was never necessary in performance.


GI JIVE: by Johnny Mercer
Think vintage Andrews Sisters, with just a touch of Broadway chorine.


I GOT A GAL IN KALAMAZOO: by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren
The USO section was one of the few places we allowed ourselves a touch of outright nostalgia.  Musically, this Glenn Miller classic was kept close to its roots.  This was also a nice opportunity to advance some “story line threads,” particularly the setting up of Robert’s clumsiness and his interest in Laureen. 


I’M GONNA LOVE YOU TONIGHT: by Casey MacGill and Jack Murphy; Additional Lyrics by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
This charmer echoes some of the coy Boy/Girl duets of the ’30’s and ’40’s and has its roots in performances by artists like Doris Day, the young Judy Garland, Alice Faye, young Frank Sinatra, Van Johnson and even some contemporary singers like Harry Connick, Jr.


I’LL BE SEEING YOU: by Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal
This classic of the era, and its beautiful, straightforward presentation, evokes images of many of the great female band singers like Helen Forrest, Helen Morgan, Rosemary Clooney and Anita O’Day.  In the original production, the dance that accompanied it was a dream ballet.  It was an homage to our parents and grandparents of that generation, imagined as we would like to believe they were – our fathers strong and able, our mothers beautiful and innocent.  Young and in love, they were faithful and true.  They were the American dream.


IN THE MOOD / DON’T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREEIN THE MOOD:  by Joe Garland / DON’T SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE by Lew Brown, Sam H. Stept and Charlie Tobias
Probably the most well-known and best loved song of the Swing Era, this Glenn Miller classic has gotten more people dancing than any other song imaginable.  We presented it straightforwardly, but intercut it with a version of “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” with swing harmonics inspired by vintage groups like the Modernaires and contemporary groups like Manhattan Transfer.


ACT II

SWING IT, BROTHER, SWING: This number really gets the second act off to a great start, reminding the audience of all the players and juicing up the energy.  In the original production, we even goosed the costumes a bit, making them brighter in color and more exaggerated in line and style.
Musically, it’s is an opportunity to show the human voice as a musical instrument.  The singers are integrated into the band, primarily to sing only syncopated sounds and scat riffs.


CARAVAN: by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol
The importance of the musicians to this show cannot be overstated.  They are the heart and soul of the show and are the engine that keeps it moving.  Great care should be taken in “casting” of the band.  This number was consistently one of the real highlights of the show.  We had the luxury of a bandstand able to move down stage.  While this was a nice effect, it certainly isn’t obligatory.  What is obligatory, however, is that the number gives each musician an opportunity to shine. 


DANCERS IN LOVE: by Duke Ellington 
This is a charming piece of music from a little-known Duke Ellington composition called “The Perfume Suite.”  Ellington intended it to be a reflection on “adolescent infatuation.”  We had a slightly different idea (actually several) but it eventually became about a very playful young girl and a very tired old man.  The number actually took a lot of time evolving, both during rehearsals and during performance.  It eventually became one of the most endearing numbers in the show, garnering many laughs.  The key to the laughs came when Keith, as the Old Man, began adding just the tiniest little sounds and phrases into the scene.  They mainly consisted of things like “Oh, no!” and “Wait a minute” and lots of grunts and groans whenever Geralyn, as the Young Girl, jumped into his arms or landed on his back, etc.  Unfortunately, these were added to the performance after the cast recording was made so they cannot be heard on the CD, but if you allow them to grow naturally out of the choreography they should fall right in place.


It should be noted that the scene needs to remain very innocent in its feel, lest the Old Man look inappropriate with the Young Girl.  The scene was occasionally played by the understudy who, while doing all the same choreography, played the man as a nerdy, milquetoast type, rather than an old man.  This also worked, but again, needed the “sound effects” to be completely satisfying.


CRY ME A RIVER: by Arthur Hamilton
One of the strongest comic turns in the show, this number relies heavily on two things.  The trombone player must really make his “words” understandable and Laura must be able to be angry with him without losing the audience’s sympathy.  When the balance is right, the payoff is terrific.


RHYTHM CROSSOVER (“Caitlin’s Dilemma”): This transition can be an example of poetry in motion.  Just as a poet removes all extraneous words to make each remaining word more significant, Lynne Taylor-Corbett kept movements and gestures to a minimum in this vignette.  By doing this she was able to convey the characters and their situation very clearly and also provided a momentary contrast to the more frenetic movements utilize in other parts of the show.  Creating various moments like this was vital in shaping the pace and rhythm of the show.


BLUES IN THE NIGHT: by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer
In the original Broadway production, we were blessed with the extraordinary talents of Ann Hampton Callaway, which included her superb piano playing abilities.  So, we had her accompany herself for this number.  Though this was a wonderful touch, it is not a necessity.  Ann’s understudies did not play the piano.  They simply sang while the pianist accompanied them and the number was still very effective.
Musically, Ann brought all of the fire and passion of the great female blues singers to this Harold Arlen classic.  From Bessie Smith to Aretha Franklin, female blues singers have shown us that swing and jazz can have incredible depth and soul. 
COUNTRY CROSSOVER/ TAKE ME BACK TO TULSA / STAY A LITTLE LONGER / BOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRYTAKE ME BACK TO TULSA/STAY A LITTLE LONGER by Bob Willis and Tommy DuncanBOOGIE WOOGIE COUNTRY by Jack Murphy and Jonathan Smith
In this section, from the “Country Crossover,” through “Boogie Woogie Country,” we get a taste of swing as it is played in parts of the country other than the big cities.  Early artists, like Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, and contemporary groups, like Asleep At The Wheel, have been playing swing with a “down home feel” and “country twang” since as early as the 1920’s and as late as today.  Throughout the South and Midwest states, there has always been an audience for this uniquely country approach to swing music.
A little story about casting: In the original production, we cast an extraordinary county swing dancer named Robert Royston in the role of “the awkward fellow who has to learn how to dance in order to win the girl.”  (In reality, we created that role specifically for Robert because of his physique.  When we cast him, Robert was an adorable, rather rotund, Lou Costello type, which made his awkwardness believable and his transition into a great dancer all the more spectacular.)  When he heard he was being cast, he quickly promised to go on a diet, work out every day and lose weight.  We, just as quickly, told him he’d better not!  We then explained our vision of the character to him (and even went as far as to put a clause in his contract saying he had to stay above a certain weight!)  Our instincts were right.  Audiences were amazed at the (eventual) agility of this guy who was “sort of built like them” and Robert became an instant favorite with the audience.  The fact is, Robert became so popular, that during the run of the show, he met a nice girl, became engaged and eventually asked her to marry him (Proposing to her on the stage of the St. James Theatre no less!)  When she said yes, he quickly came to us and asked if he could at least lose some weight before his wedding – he wanted to look his best for his wedding photos.  Even we couldn’t fault him for that, so we relented on the weight clause.  He immediately started dieting, working out and losing weight.  In fact, by the time he returned form his honeymoon, he was a very svelte fella.  Guess what.  His character still worked just fine.  The audience still loved him.  There may have been a few advantages when he was a bit bigger but ultimately he still grabbed the audience’s heart and still brought the house down each night.  (And so did the dancer who played his role in the First National Company and subsequent tour – and for that production, we had cast a very thin dancer!)  The point is, this is a show where you should definitely cast for talent over type every time.


ALL OF ME / I WON’T DANCEALL OF ME: by Seymour Simons and Gerald Marks/I WON’T DANCE by Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II, Dorothy Fields, Otto A. Harbach and Jimmy McHugh; Additional Lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway
Here is where Ann and Everett’s story line needs to payoff.  When they finally kiss (about three quarters of the way through the song) Everett’s delight should be echoed by the audience.  She’s finally relaxed, he’s finally gotten the girl, and we knew it had to happen all along!  The playfulness of the staging and the style of the orchestration are both drawn from the Louis Prima/Keely Smith tradition, which lends itself perfectly to expressing both the frustration and the fun of romantic relationships.


RHYTHM CROSSOVER (“BILL’S BOUNCE”): Here is where we bring all the threads of story line together for the last time and tie them up in some nice bows.  Although there will still be two more numbers before the Finale, by concluding the small stories here, the over all show can begin gathering its steam, to move from here to the bows, uninterrupted.


BILL’S BOUNCE: by Bill Elliott
This is another number not recorded on the Cast Album, which is unfortunate because it was a resounding hit on stage (or more accurately, a resounding bounce off stage and high into the rafters).  Our intention was to express swing’s inherent sense of freedom and flight in the most overt and exaggerated way we could imagine.  What we imagined was bungee cords – and it was great fun.  Of course, not every production will be able to execute a number utilizing bungee cords, but that doesn’t mean, by any means, that this number should be cut.  The intention of this number is to be a real crowd-pleaser and to express the concept of “swing” in some very innovative way that we haven’t seen (or even thought of) in the show yet.  There are countless ways to do that, limited only by the bounds of your imagination and the particulars of your circumstances.  My one suggestion here: Don’t hold back!  The choice of “Bill’s Bounce” as a music selection should provide any director/choreographer with plenty of musical inspiration. (I’d suggest listening to the original, recorded on the Bill Elliot CD, “Strutting With Kate.”)  Have fun with this.
It is also worth treating this number as the beginning of the “home stretch” as the show begins to build to its finale.


STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY:  by Benny Goodman, Edgar M. Sampson, Chick Webb and Andy Razaf; Additional Lyrics by Ann Hampton Callaway
This is Ann’s “finale moment.”  Although she will, of course, participate in the show’s finale with the rest of the company, this is her time to really shine on her own as a singer.  Musically, the inspiration is pure Ella with the Chick Webb Orchestra.  Emotionally, it’s a tribute and homage to a time and place that gave birth to a joyful music and carefree dance that has set hearts and feet tapping around the world.


FINALE  (“Swing It, Brother, Swing” / “Sing, Sing, Sing” / “It Don’t Mean A Thing”)SING, SING, SING:  by Louis Prima, Andy Razaf and L. Berry
The Finale encapsulates everything we have seen, heard, felt and experiences in the last hour and a half.  Its build and drive are its keys to success.  By highlighting each couple in the “jam” section, a very effective, high-speed “review of the revue” can be created.
BOWS  (“Woodchopper’s Ball”)WOODCHOPPER’S BALL by Woody Herman and Walter Bishop
The curtain call worked best when it followed almost immediately after the final “Swing!” in the Finale.  Because of the thrust of the music and the energy built up during the Finale, once the lights come up to full, the audience wants to react immediately.  They also want to give their strongest acknowledgment to the company as a whole.  Therefore, strong consideration should be given to starting with one Company Bow and then moving into individual bows, rather than the other way around.  This way the audience has the opportunity to respond most appreciatively (by standing) right from the beginning of the curtain call.


EXIT MUSIC (“Shiny Stockings”): On Broadway, each night after the curtain call, the band played “Shiny Stockings” until the entire audience had left.  We chose “Shiny Stockings” for the playoff because it is the favorite tune of Frankie Manning, the legendary dancer who, in fact, made the Lindy Hop the dance we know today.  Frankie gave it its form, he invented the first “air steps” and aerial tricks, and was the first to actually “choreograph” a Lindy Hop number for performance.  Frankie was in his mid-eighties when we began working on SWING! and he was always a gracious sources of support, encouragement, inspiration and knowledge.  He also provided us with a simple phrase that became a touchstone for us during the creation of SWING!  I hope it will be an inspiration for all future production as well.  When asked why he loved swing so much, he simply replied, “Because I’ve never seen anybody dancing swing who wasn’t smiling!”
PRINCIPALS
2 Women
3 Men

FEATURED
Singing-dancing ensemble as desired (14 in the original Broadway production)

COMMENTS
4 lead singers (2 women and 2 men)

CHARACTERS
The Singers (4)
Lindy Hop Couple (2)
Latin Couple (2)
Comic Couple (2)
West Coast Swing Couple (2)
All American Couple (2)
Sexy Couple (2)
Western Swing Couple (2)

Some wise and humble theatre director once said, “Casting is 90% of the job.”  They were right, and in the case of SWING!, it might be 98%.  The other 98% is tailoring the material around that cast.  I know that’s 196% and the arithmetic doesn’t work, but thrust me, the formula does.

Swing itself is an idiosyncratic art form and many of its best artists became stars not just by being skilled, but by being themselves.  Unique expression is at the heart of swing and it should be at the heart of SWING! as well.  Artists like Cab Calloway, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and many others were not just great musicians; they were great personalities.  They became stars by letting those personalities come though their material.  While each of them certainly had specialty material of heir own, they were also able to take just about any piece of material and put their own stamp on it.  That is the quality you want to look for when casting SWING!.  Once you’ve found those personalities, let them bring their own unique gifts and talents to the creative process. 
For example, Everett Bradley’s character in the show grew directly out of Everett’s personality in life.  Everett is a very hip, downtown, East Village guy with a very contemporary style.  After his first audition, we knew he was tremendously talented.  We also knew he was not at all what most people would think of when they thought of “swing”.  Still, something told us we should see him again.  We asked him back but this time requested that he wear something “a little less funky.”  When he returned for his callback he was wearing a suit, obviously just purchased for the occasion, and he clearly hated wearing it.  He couldn’t have looked more uncomfortable – nor more adorable.  He gave a spectacular audition and got the job.  What’s more, he also gave us his character.  He was the indomitable free spirit, trying to live by everyone else’s rules, on somebody else’s schedule.  This was not only a wonderful basis for a character, one based on Everett himself, but it was also a perfect metaphor for swing, which is a constant balancing act between strict structure and rhythmic freedom.
The point is, musically and artistically, Everett was the best choice for the show, so we cast him.  We then let his character emerge organically from him.  The same can be said for virtually everyone in the original production, and this concept continued with subsequent companies as well.  This approach is important when casting the musicians as well.  The band is on stage for the entire evening, as an integral part of the show, both musically and visually.  Therefore, care should be taken to consider not only a player’s musicianship, but also their stage presence, especially since the majority of them are actually worked into the staging of various numbers.

  • Setting Swing! requires a unit set with plenty of space to dance.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)

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Music Samples

1. ''Swing It, Brother, Swing'' - Ann, Everett, Laura and J.C.
2. ''It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got Swing)'' - J.C.
3. ''Airmail Special/Jersey Bounce/Opus One'' - The Company
4. ''Jumpin' At The Woodside'' - Ryan, Jenny and the Company
5. ''Bounce Me, Brother (With A Solid Four)'' - Ann, the Trumpet Player and the Company
6. ''Two And Four'' - Laura and J.C.
7. ''Hit Me With A Hot Note And Watch Me Bounce'' - Laura, J.C. and the Band
8. ''Throw That Girl Around'' - Everett and the Company
9. ''Show Me What You've Got'' - Everett, Aldrin, Beverly, Carlos and Maria
10. ''Bli-Blip'' - Ann and Everett
11. ''Sky Lark'' - Laura
12. ''Harlem Nocturne'' - Caitlin and the Bass Player
13. ''Kitchen Mechanic's Night Out'' - J.C., Ryan and Jenny
14. ''Shout And Feel It'' - Ryan and Jenny
15. ''Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy'' - Everett, Edgar, Keith and the Trumpet and Sax Players
16. ''G.I. Jive'' - Laura, Caitlin and Geralyn
17. ''I Got A Girl In Kalamazoo'' - Aldrin, Keith and J.C.
18. ''I'm Gonna Love You Tonight'' - J.C., Laura and the Company
19. ''I'll Be Seeing You'' - Ann, Scott and Carol
20. ''In The Mood/Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree'' - The Company
21. ''Swing It, Brother, Swing'' - Ann, Everett, Laura, J.C. and the Company
22. ''Caravan'' - The Band
23. ''Dancers In Love'' - Keith and Geralyn
24. ''Cry Me A River'' - Laura and the Trombone Player
25. ''Blues In The Night'' - Ann, Edgar and Caitlin
26. ''Take Me Back To Tulsa/Stay All Night'' - Everett and the Company
27. ''Boogie-Woogie Country'' - J.C., Robert, Laureen and the Company
28. ''All Of Me/I Won't Dance'' - Everett and Ann
29. ''Bill's Bounce'' - Scott, Carol, Aldrin, Beverly and the Band
30. ''Stompin' At The Savoy'' - Ann
31. ''Finale: Swing It, Brother, Swing/Sing Sing Sing/It'' - The Company
SWING! - Orchestra Package (8 Books/8 Players)
1 – PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE
1 – REED I (Flute, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Baritone Sax)
1 – REED II (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Sax)
1 – TRUMPET (Doubles Clave and Flugelhorn)
1 – TROMBONE
1 – GUITAR (Acoustic , Electric doubling Ukulele)
1 – DRUMS (Traps, Toms, Cowbell, Timbales, Bells, Wind Chimes, Triangle)
1 – BASS (Acoustic with Electric Amp)
  • Musical Style Jazz
  • Dance Requirements Difficult
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Medium
  • Chorus Size Medium

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