A Swingin' Beginning
The MoodSwings began when a group of six female musicians found each other through their love of jazz.
was founded in 2005.
Vision and Mission
In 2009 The MoodSwings applied for Nonprofit status. Our members are very active in the community, and donate their time and energy to sustaining the group. We love supporting other womens groups in the area as well.
Our Mission Statement
As a performing arts group, the MoodSwings Jazz Band aims to inspire a love of jazz to the members of the greater community by:
- Cultivating an empowering and supportive environment for female musicians of all ages to develop skills in the jazz music genre
- Providing performances for diverse audiences to preserve and increase appreciation of an American legacy art form.
The MoodSwings for their great contribution
to our Dinner Show entertainment last weekend.
The band and the soloists were so talented
and wonderful to listen to. It was perfect dinner
music. It was great dancing music. There were
many great comments talking to people afterwards.
Thanks again so much.
-- Josie Caputo
WCDC Dinner Show Co-ordinator
West Coast Dance Challenge
Everett, WA
Active Musicians
range from
teenage to retiree.
Our members come from all around the Seattle area. We call south Seattle, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Snohomish and Mukilteo home. Students, teachers, gardeners, computer programmers, and stay-at-home moms fill our ranks. Despite our differences, the MoodSwings are a family. All of our full-time members are female, though we do have a few men to fill in when a regular musician is unavailable. We practice weekly, honing our sound and our skills. This dedication to our craft shows in our professionalism and friendships.
