1 1/2 cups Duke Ellington
1 cup Gershwin
1 cup Latin Spice
2 tablespoons Funk
A pinch of attitude
Blended all together...
Old fashioned sound with a new twist
We are a group of musically-minded women based out of Seattle, Washington. While much of our current repertoire is jazz and latin, we enjoy and play many different genres. Our main goals are to have fun, increase our musicianship and learn from each other. We have an exciting big band sound with 17 full time members and a handful of subs.
5 Saxophones
4 Trombones
4 Trumpets
Piano
Harp
Bass
Drums
Vocalist(s)
MoodSwings in the news
The MoodSwings have been featured in several notable Seattle-area newspapers including:
We also released our debut recording, In a Vocal Mood, in 2008. It features some of the best vocal pieces from the 30's, 40's and beyond. Our CD is available for purchase; click the "Buy Now" link to the left now to order before they run out!
MoodSwings around town
We are actively gigging in and around the Seattle area! Click any "bold" date on our calendar to see if there is a public event coming up near you. Or add our calendar to yours, and you'll always know where we're playing next. We are also on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube - follow us and you'll be the first to see new pictures and video from our performances. Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for more information about the band and what we're up to.
comments about the band members. The sounds
that filled the air were enjoyed by everyone.
I loved the songs that you played and it was
such a gift to have live music.
-- Beth and Joel
Seattle, WA
MoodSwings for hire
We pack a big band style ready for any occasion. Weddings, anniversaries, fundraisers, dance competitions or company events, we do them all! For smaller spaces, we are configurable into combo groups of four to ten players, playing traditional jazz and improv, classical, folk and holiday music. Our big band also has the biggest set list of Holiday music in Washington. We have over 2 hours of Christmas music for your holiday party or winter event. To inquire about prices and availability, please contact us.
