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Swing from Paris Christmas Special at Clows Top Victory Hall
Clows Top Victory Hall
Kidderminster, United Kingdom
What to expect
An evening of Parisian-flavoured music and festive jazz at Clows Top Victory Hall, with quartet Swing from Paris.
★ ★ ★ ★ “intelligent, interesting and inventive” THE JAZZ MANN
“excellent band…diverse numbers, smart arrangements" JAZZ JOURNAL
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass, inspired by the music of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s: from the cafés and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the master of tango Astor Piazzolla.
Known for their tight ensemble sound and virtuosic performances, the group brings a distinctive Parisian flair to vintage jazz and stylish swing. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois-sur-Seine, and appearances range from BBC TV and radio to the French Embassy at Kensington Palace.
In this Christmas Special you'll also hear some cosy classic Christmas jazz numbers, arranged specially for this festive special to get you in the holiday spirit!
Tickets
Tickets £18 in advance, £20 on the door.
EARLY BIRD tickets at £16 until 18 November
Under 18s £10 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Timings
Doors and bar open 7pm.
Performance 7.30pm - 9.30pm (including 20min interval).
Listen
On Spotify or visit swingfromparis.co.uk
Find social links and mailing list via linktr.ee/swingfromparis
Watch
FAQs
- What's parking like?
There is a car park at the venue.
- Is there a bar?
Yes, the venue will be running a bar pre-show and in the interval.
- Can I buy a ticket on the door?
Yes, but it is cheaper to book ahead.
- Will I need to download or print my ticket?
Don't worry about showing your ticket - we will have your name on the list at the door.
- What is your refund policy?
Refunds are only available in the case of a sold out event. Booking fees are not refundable.
About the band
Swing from Paris
Swing from Paris are Tomasz Williams (double bass), Andy Bowen (electric archtop guitar), Fenner Curtis (violin), Sam Hughes (Selmer-style acoustic guitar). They enjoy creating and playing their own arrangements of music they love, mostly inspired by the swing era of the 1930s-50s: including music by Gershwin, Piazzolla, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. They have performed at major UK and European festivals including the renowned Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois-sur-Seine, and appearances range from BBC TV and radio to the French Embassy at Kensington Palace. The band started out of a chance meeting of Andy Bowen and Fenner Curtis, when they both sat in at a Birmingham University jazz club jam session. Already fans of the music of the guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli, they started a group and began playing regularly across their home county of Gloucestershire. Following formative years as a dedicated Django Reinhardt ensemble, they widened their repertoire to include many other greats of the era and beyond – and welcomed members Sam Hughes on guitar and Tomasz Williams on double bass in the late 2010s. Their latest recording together is I Love Paris (2024), available on vinyl, CD and digital. Their new album Under Paris Skies is due for release in summer 2026.
What people say
Excellent band - Jazz Journal
Successful partnering of acoustic with electric guitar distinguishes the band’s sound…symphonious violin, soulful guitar and heart-rending bass
Awe-inspiring - Swindon Link
The band members have real rapport with one another
A really good evening
Excellent, professional, and joyful performances from this band. I will return to this!
Amazing musicians
Loved the interesting introductions to each number
Very entertaining set
Superb musicians and very entertaining set, great variety and interesting talk in between
Gallery
Timings
7:00pm doors open
7:30pm set one
8:20pm interval
8:40pm set two (9:30pm end)
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