Auditions for a House Band at Your Swing Jazz Club House Band Auditions Objective: listen to the various bands within the Swing style, pick a band as the house band at your new club, create an online
Sarah VaughanInstrument we want to hire: Vocalist
Instrument artist plays: Vocalist
Artist use of swing style characteristics: Vaughan has a rich voice and a wide range, and is also very good with the piano as well.
Rosemary ClooneyInstrument we want to hire: Vocalist
Instrument artist plays: Vocalist
Artist use of swing style characteristics: Clooney has a simple, even voice and precise timing; conveys her experience of love and loss.
Fletcher HendersonInstrument we want to hire: Vocalist
Instrument artist plays: Pianist
Artist use of swing style characteristics: Henderson is an impressive arranger and pianist, and is very good at combining blues improvisation with European musical forms.
Buddy RichInstrument we want to hire: Vocalist
Instrument artist plays: Drummer
Artist use of swing style characteristics: Rich is a great supporting drummer with a great sense of time and intense style.
Glenn MillerInstrument we want to hire: Vocalist
Instrument artist plays: Trombonist
Artist use of swing style characteristics: Miller is exceptional at arranging a band, creating a unique and refreshing sound.
Art Tatum
Instrument we want to hire: Vocalist
Instrument artist plays: Pianist
Artist use of swing style characteristics: Tatum has a great ear for music, and his style is built upon classical piano influences, but he has a talent for improvising.
