Satin & Swing

Clients can expect professionalism and integrity when dealing with Satin & Swing. This duo will be punctual, friendly and flexible at any engagement where they are hired to entertain.

Audiences can expect a dynamic musical experience unique in its ability to appeal to many age groups. For older audiences, they will be transported back in time, hearing the popular songs they remember from their past. For younger audiences, they will experience (perhaps for the first time) beautiful melodies and exciting arrangements which bring a current feel to the classic repertoire performed by Satin & Swing.

Satin & Swing definitely brings the feeling of a show to its clients. While the duo is happy to be hired as ambiance for an event, the musical selections and banter (along with the sound system) are best suited to events where the client wishes to offer an audience/show experience for its patrons/guests, etc.

Satin & Swing will perform their material as a 55-minute mini-show for any occasion, though they are particularly suited to special events held on New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day. As the profile photographs show, they are dressed in upscale attire to bring an air of elegance and style to every function where they entertain.

Satin & Swing will bring the musical past back to you, with dynamic arrangements of tunes such as "Chattanooga Choo Choo" (a hit for the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1941), "Peel Me a Grape" (by David Frishberg, 1962 and a more recent hit for Diana Krall), "What'll I Do" (by Irving Berlin, 1923, made famous as the musical theme from the award-winning score for the 1974 film version of "The Great Gatsby"), "Get Happy" (sung by Judy Garland in 1950), and "The Telephone Song" (a hit for Astrud Gilberto in 1964) to name a few. They will also take you to Broadway with songs such as "Try to Remember" (from the enduring hit musical, "The Fantasticks") and "Cabaret" (from the legendary musical of the same name).

Satin & Swing's pianist extraordinaire, Jim Hodgkinson, has been a professional musician since the age of 15, so he has done literally thousands of gigs over the last 30 years. He has played jazz gigs, musical theatre shows, classical, lounge –you name it and Jim Hodgkinson has probably performed it. He joins Amy on some of the vocals. Amy Newman has been on stage since the age of 5, so she brings a wealth of experience to her work as a singer, actor, tapper and historical theatre producer. She is comfortable performing repertoire ranging from musical theatre to jazz to folk to cabaret style.

Satin & Swing brings a small, portable sound system to all locations/venues where they are hired to perform. An acoustic piano is a wonderful choice and preferred for the show; however, an electric keyboard can be brought in if no keyboard is available on the premises. All cables and cords are provided by Satin & Swing, though it will be necessary to have electric outlets nearby for the sound system (mics, speakers, mixer). If the venue has any lighting instruments, these would be beneficial to use for assisting with the creating of mood during the performance.