(or How the Swingin' Seven Didn't Start as a Swing Band!)

In the Spring of 2004, seven jazz musicians gathered together in Longmont, Colorado, to form a Dixieland combo band called "The St.Vrain Valley Dixieland Jass Band." While we achieved moderate success playing Dixie music at local restaurants, retirement communities and other groups, we realized that not only was the band name a mouthful, but that our audiences found themselves drawn towards our swingier sound. 

We quickly realized that we, too, had a fondness for the traditional swing sounds of the 30s, 40s Big Bands - particularly Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. With that, we quickly became known for our traditional Big Band songs, including swing, latin, rhumba and waltzes. We also realized that our name was quite a mouthful, so we changed it to the catchy "The Swingin' Seven".

Since then, the Swingin' Seven has grown to a nine-piece band - with two trumpets, a trombone, two saxophones, guitar, piano, bass and drums. And, no, our name hasn't changed - because at any given time, only seven of us are really swingin'!

Swinging Throughout Denver, Boulder, Golden and the entire Front Range of Colorado

Over the last four years, the Swingin' Seven has partnered with a variety of swing dance associations to host lively, family-friendly swing dances throughout Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Golden, Colorado (and even Buena Vista). Our music swings like crazy, driving dancers to the floor and even putting a lift in the steps of passerbys!

Whether you are looking for some easy-listening, old-style jazz or a lively dance band, consider the Swingin' Seven band when booking live music for your next corporate party, swing dance, wedding or any fun event!