Singing guitarist

Dave Swings

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About Dave Swings

Wow your guests with this Upbeat and Energetic Swing, Jazz and Blues Multi-Instrumentalist & Vocalist!
Singing guitarist
Edinburgh
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A dynamic swing, jazz & blues vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Dave Toule dazzles with his unique approach to the classics of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Equipped with his voice, his trumpet, six strings and trusty pedals; his driving swing and fascinating rhythms create a unique experience that will wow your crowd with such a diverse and varied sound that he’ll have them wondering where the other musicians are hiding! Dave's professional career spanning nearly 15 years has seen him captivating audiences with his scintillating collection of Jazz, Blues, Latin and Grooves as a soloist, bandleader and sideman all over the UK, Italy, and Chile, as well as on the seven seas. He has also performed at the Fringe Festival, countless Jazz & Blues festivals and recently supported Italian superstar Mario Biondi on his UK tour.

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Joann S
11 months ago, for a Wedding in Perth
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5 out of 5

Fantastic communication prior to the wedding. Had a wonderful warm attitude and set up was very straight forward on the day. They sounded amazing in the walled garden during the drinks reception. I would not hesitate to recommend Dave.

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Joann S
11 months ago, for a Wedding in Perth
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5 out of 5

Fantastic communication prior to the wedding. Had a wonderful warm attitude and set up was very straight forward on the day. They sounded amazing in the walled garden during the drinks reception. I would not hesitate to recommend Dave.

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Dave Swings' Song list

An upbeat blend of swing, jazz, blues and latin classics; with a fresh new sound!
Here's a selection of just some of the repertoire
Jazz Classics
A foggy day
Bye bye blackbird
Days of wine and roses
East of the sun
Georgia
I could write a book
I got rhythm
Moondance
Nobody else but me
Satin Doll
The way you look tonight
They can’t take that away
Very thought of you, The
Sinatra: Crooner Classics
I get a kick out of you
Fly me to the moon
Get me to the church
Have you met miss jones
I get a kick it out you
It had to be you
Love is here to stay
Pennies from heaven
You make me feel so young
Armstrong, Ella & Billie: The greats
After you’ve gone
Ain’t misbehavin
All of me
Cheek to Cheek
Deed i do
God bless the child
I’ve got the world on a string
Mack the knife
Mean to me
Nice work if you can get it
On the sunny side of the street
Summertime
When you're smiling
Nat King Cole Classics
Better to be by yourself
Don’t let it go to your head
I can’t give you anything but love
It’s only a paper moon
Just you just me
Let there be love
L-O-V-E
Mona Lisa
Straighten up and fly right
Chet Baker Sings
Almost like being in love
But not for me
Do it the hard way
I fall in love too easily
Just Friends
Look for the silver lining
There will never be another you
Time after time
You and the night and the music
Disney Hits
Bare Necessities
You’ve got a friend in me
Bluesy, Funky, New Orleans Grooves
Black Coffee
Every day I have the blues
I’m beginning to see the light
Love for sale
Moanin
Route 66
Stolen Moments
Sunny
Sweet georgia brown
Teach me tonight
Use me
Latin Classics
Besame mucho
Girl from Ipanema
I’ve got you under my skin
No more blues
Shadow of your smile, The
Smile
Speak Low
Classic Ballads
Body & soul
Easy living
Embraceable you
Skylark
Spring can really hang you up the most
Unforgettable
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Funeral / Memorial service, Concert, Recording session, Virtual event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Transcription, Fluent sight-reader, Live looping, Fluent improviser, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching
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