Swing Shift Orchestra The Swinginist Swing Band!

About Us

Swing Shift Orchestra plays the music of the big-band era, commonly known as the Swingin’ Years. Come back with us to those exciting and romantic days of yester, remembering the jazzy 30’s, the jumping 40’s, the fabulous ‘50s and the swingin’ ’60s.

No, we aren’t living in the past, but, because the music was so good, we are still playing for the pleasure of both listeners and dancers. Our book is varied. In addition to swing we play Latin, jazz, rock, waltz, and contemporary charts featuring the original music of such big-band greats as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Les Brown to name a few.

Swing Shift Orchestra is 17 musicians of all ages, some of whom  played in the big bands of the past and some who find swing music a way of life. We are specially blessed with our lovely vocalist, Jan Nelsen, who with her lyrical voice enchants our audience with songs made famous by Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn among others.

Playing for dancing is our main pleasure, but we are also experts in doing concert, weddings, and special events.

Based in Oxnard California, Swing Shift Orchestra plays in Santa Barbra, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and Kern counties. We take great pleasure in customizing our performances for your events.