Swing Central is a jazz band for hire in Brisbane, QLD.
The forties and fifties, played straight and played well. Swing Central work the years when jazz became popular music in the hands of Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong, and the point is to recreate that mood rather than send it up. Brad Leaver handles the crooning vocals, backed by some of Brisbane's better musicians. Older guests tend to recognise the songs from the first time around. Younger ones have usually only seen this stuff in black and white. Either way it fills a dance floor with couples. Suits corporate events, cocktail functions, weddings, special occasions and venue bookings.
Song list
103 songs
A Foggy DayA Kick in the HeadA Kiss to Build a Dream onAll of MeAll of YouAll or Nothing at AllAll the WayAlmost Like Being in LoveAlright with MeAngel EyesAt LastBaubles, Bangles and BeadsBegin the BeguineThe Best is Yet to ComeBeyond The SeaBewitchedBewitched Bothered BewilderedBlue MoonBrazilBye Bye BlackbirdCan't Take my Eyes off of YouCall MeCall Me IrresponsibleChange PartnersCheek To CheekCome Fly With MeDancin' in the DarkDay in, Day OutDesafinadoEasy To Dance WithEverybody Loves SomebodyFly me to the MoonFor once in my LifeThe Girl From IpanemaHave You met Miss JonesHoneysuckle RoseHosa MarinaHow High the MoonI Can't give You Anything But LoveI Could Write a BookI get a Kick out of YouI Left my Heart in San FranciscoI Only Have Eyes for YouI Won't DanceI've got a Crush on YouI've got the World on a StringI've Never Been in Love BeforeIs you Is or Is you Ain'tIt Had to be YouJust One Of Those ThingsThe Lady Is A TrampLet's Face The MusicThe Look of LoveLove Me or Leave MeMeditationMood IndigoMoonglowMoonlight in VermontMoonlight SerenadeMoon RiverMore than the Greatest LoveThe More I See YouMy Love to Keep me WarmMy WayNew York New YorkNight and DayOh! Look at me NowOne for my BabyOld Devil MoonOur Love Is Here To StayOut of NowherePerhaps Perhaps PerhapsPlease Don't Talk About MeThe Recipe for Makin' LoveRoute 66Saturday NightThe Shadow of Your SmileSmall HotelSomebody Loves meSouth of the BorderSteppin' out with my BabyStrangers in the NightSummerwindSunday in New YorkSunny Side of The streetSwayThat's AmoreThat Old FeelingThat's AllThat's LifeThey can't Take That AwayThis can't be LoveToo MarvellousUnder My SkinWalkin my baby back HomeThe Way You Look TonightWe are in LoveWhat's NewWhere or WhenWitchcraftYou'd be So NiceYou go to my HeadYou make me feel so Young
Reviews
5.0from 4 reviews
5.0Rob · Jul 2017
Could not be happier and would gladly recommend the boys. I have received nothing but compliments about the Ian and the boys, whether it be about song selection or the actual vocals the whole evening was great and a lot of it comes down to them. They helped work in with our other AV people and even helped pull the hotel out of trouble when the microphone on the lectern blew. I have already handed the band name and your details to a few of my suppliers so fingers crossed some repeat business comes yours and there way. Thank you very much for recommending the guys as they added to the atmosphere and where brilliant to work with. All positives from my side, thanks again.
5.0Kerri · May 2017
The band were magnificent! Their sound was perfect for our event and we had so many compliments on the night. Thank you so much for getting them for us :)
5.0Carolyn · Feb 2017
We had a fantastic night. Marcia was awesome and the band was just as good. They played wonderfully and you couldn't move on the dancefloor. I met with Brad in the afternoon and he was lovely. Everything was an absolute succes and went off without a hitch. Thank you so very much for all of your assistance.
5.0Frankie · Oct 2016
Saturday night was so fantastic. Everything was perfect and went according to plan. Distinguished guests arrived walking the red carpet and were complimented with martinis,champagne and canapes in the candlelit bar. Swing Central were unbelievable. The voice of Brad Leaver was one ive never heard before. He was haitting every note. The energy and experience from the band was awesome!!! This is one night my guests will never forget. I didn't attract the crowd i anticipated but the atmospere and vibe was one i have never experienced at my time at the Warwick Golf Club Thank you so much for all you done.
