SWING, LADIES SWING! with BIG BAND
This version of Carol's exciting Swing Ladies, Swing! show has been adapted for Big Band! Carol highlights several singers covering many great popular song hits of the Swing Era. She also incorporates songs from her many recordings that have now been arranged for Big Band. She recounts anecdotes about the songs and her favorite singers, and how they have inspired her. The music is elegant and rich. The arrangements are written by James Dale and Dan Bonsanti.
SHOW FORMAT OPTIONS
2 sets, each 35 minutes (approximately)
preceded by an Overture and Entre'acte provided by the accompanying Big Band
1 Set of 70 minutes
Carol Welsman is accompanied by her quartet - piano, bass, drums and saxophone/flute, and performs the show from the front of the stage. She accompanies herself on piano for a few songs as a show highlight. To hear song excerpts, please listen to her "Swing Ladies, Swing" song excerpts in the albums section.
Swing Ladies, Swing! A Tribute to Singers of the Swing Era