New year begins with pair of free shows at local churches
Saxophonist Dave Schmidt takes a solo in a recent concert of the AZ Swing Kings.
Submitted photo/Michael Francher
The AZ Swing Kings big band will swing into the new year in Surprise with back-to-back concerts celebrating the Great American Songbook.
The band will play from 7 to 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 with vocalist Barry Dale at Grace Community Church, 16165 W. Mountain View Boulevard.
Then, on Sunday, Jan. 19, the band will play from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. with vocalist Vito Maynes at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church, 15820 W. Clearview Boulevard.
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Where: Grace Community Church, 16165 W. Mountain View Boulevard (Jan. 17) and Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church, 15820 W. Clearview Boulevard (Jan. 19)
Admission: Free
Information: jleetrbn@gmail.com, or 404-643-5001
The AZ Swing Kings big band will swing into the new year in Surprise with back-to-back concerts celebrating the Great American Songbook.
The band will play from 7 to 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 with vocalist Barry Dale at Grace Community Church, 16165 W. Mountain View Boulevard.
Then, on Sunday, Jan. 19, the band will play from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. with vocalist Vito Maynes at Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church, 15820 W. Clearview Boulevard.
“These are different concerts, with different setlists and different singers,” said music director Jim Lee. “But both will feature classic vocal and jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.”
There is no admission charge for either concert. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
The AZ Swing Kings play throughout the year in the West Valley and most performances are open to the public.
To learn more, visit AZSwingKings.com. Contact Jim Lee at 404-643-5001 or jleetrbn@gmail.
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