Acoustic Swing is led by Jonny Hepbir, expert guitarist who specialises in jazz-manouche or gypsy jazz.

He is regarded as one of the most authentic exponents of this style in the country. Jonny has performed on Channel 4, Radio 1, 2 and 4, plus local stations, recorded at Abbey Road and appeared at The Royal Albert Hall in London.

Acoustic Swing
Acoustic Swing specialise in an authentic reproduction of the classic sound of ‘The Hot Club of France’ featuring Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The music is immediately recognisable and guaranteed to start feet tapping. Available in duo or trio formats, combinations of two guitars and double bass depending on the requirements of the event. Jonny is also available as a solo artiste.

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The Quartet
The band work also as a quartet where the trio are joined by superb Jazz singer Sara Oschlag. Here they combine classic jazz with Parisian Swing playing a mix of swing, jazz and Latin standards along with more modern jazz songs. The music is sophisticated, stylish and cool, proving popular for either dancing or lounging. The quartet with vocals works particularly well for weddings.

The Quintet and more
The line up can be added to with additional instruments including Violin, accordion, clarinet and saxophone.

The musicians have performed for countless quality events including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Terence Conran, Roman Abramovich, Paul Merton’s wedding (Have I Got News for You), Mark Williams (The Fast Show, Harry Potter), Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock’s wedding (Hello! Magazine),Royal Bank of Scotland, Sainsbury’s, Marquis of Salisbury, Victoria and Albert Museum, O2, British Museum, Birmingham International Jazz Festival, Django Reinhardt Festival 2013 in Samois-sur-Seine, France

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Performance options

Duo

Two Guitars or Guitar & Bass

Trio

Two Guitars, Bass

Quartet

Two Guitars, Bass plus either Violin, Clarinet OR Accordion

Quintet

Add Female Vocals to the Quartet line up