Hey Katz - From these web pages we hope you feel the enthusiasm we have for our music and all things swing.

The big band is now approaching its 9th year and continues to be the biggest production of it's kind in Australia performing at every major event and festival since it's beginnings in September 1999.

Now get ready to enjoy the colour and sounds of Australia's hottest swinging big band show!

For more information and bookings contact roy@swingcity.com.au

STOP PRESS: John Morrison and Jacki Cooper are swinging to wedding bells!

"We would like to thank all our family and friends for their support and best wishes for our life long journey together. Let the music play long and loud! Maktub!


SWING CITY on Kerri-Anne Morning Show.

Check out these cool clips on YouTube as Swing City spices up the Kerri-Anne Show.

Our Love is Here to Stay

Almost Like Being in Love


Interested in your school having a stage band workshop or clinic with John Morrison?

Check this out!


MOVIE IN POST PRODUCTION..

Regular visitors to our site have already seen news of a new movie featuring some great swing music and a cameo appearance from John as a "drumming butcher". Word on the street is that the film has gone into post production and industry insiders tip it will be a hit!


WANT TO HEAR SOME MUSIC?

Adelaide based media company ozzyjazz.com has launched a new streaming media site which hosts SWING CITY's "Live at Balmain Leagues Club" recording. Click on this site and you can Swing while you work! Check it out!


Click to find out more.

Swing City's CD is available from CD Baby online or in most good jazz record stores. Distributed by Warner Music.


If big band music is your pleasure, check out the world's largest database listing of big bands. Swing City is listed under "working bands"


FOR THE DRUMMER IN ALL OF US..

John is playing Sabian cymbals (Canada) and the all new premier series Premier drums (UK). This is the ULTIMATE contemporary" Gene Krupa" set up!

Premier drums, Sabian cymbals, Promark sticks,and Aquarian drum heads.


I hope you enjoy the latest incarnation of our website. As always it remains a work in progress and I am sure if you drop by again you will notice the changes to some part of the site happening every day.

That's all for now - Keep Swinging!

John Morrison

 


OTHER COOL STUFF

Recent interview by Stewart Dearing - John talks all about swing!

Review of our "Tribute to Basie" night in the Canberra Times

Article in "The Australian" about John's trip to Bejing to conduct a Chinese swing band.

 

 

 

WHAT DO THEY SAY......

Kevin Jones – “The Australian”

Here is a great band making it's mark in the 21st century with all the colour and trappings of a 1940's Hollywood movie set.......No wonder it's a hit!

David Atkins – Artistic Director for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

“Thank you. Due to your commitment and dedication, the opening ceremony has been given unconditional praise by critics all over the world.”

Bob Carr - Premier of NSW

“As soon as I saw you guys up there, I knew it was going to be good". (Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony)

Sal Sharah – Events Coordinator Darling Harbour Authority

“New Years Eve was fantastic and went so well and having Swing City there always raises the quality and the standard. It was just brilliant and in fact I couldn’t imagine NYE without you guys. It’s such a nice vibe and the whole night worked so well for us, thank you.”

David Grant – David Grant Special Events – Opening of FOX Studios

“This was a major event triumph and we could not have achieved this without your help. Thank you for adding so much to the success of this enormous project.”

Australia Day Council of NSW

“Your hard work and professionalism contributed to making the day a huge success with the important elements of flair, high calibre entertainment, seamless and professional production.”

Olympic Coordination Authority – Summer Fun Concert Series

“Thank you for your tremendous efforts in making Summer Fun a wonderful event which has been widely applauded. We could not have achieved these results without a great team effort and your dedication helped make it all possible.”

Pamela Wheat – ICMS Special Events Producer

Swing City really adapted to the mood of the night. From the music played while guests walked in, through to the featured artists and then dance music at the end of the evening……….it was an enormous success.

Suzanah Conway – CEO River Festival – Brisbane

Swing City’s performance was fantastic! It created such a wonderful atmosphere even in the pouring rain. The audience obviously felt that the music was worth standing in the rain for.

Ken Laing – Media Music

The professionalism of Swing City was most appreciated and their dedication, enthusiasm and exuberance for the performance was the reason why the night was so successful. My sincere thanks for suggesting and organizing Daryl Somers who was a great benefit to this occasion.


Entertainment News – Sun Herald

“James Morrison may be the big noise in jazz but it’s his drumming brother who has played the Opera House – and I mean he played the Opera House. He played the stage, the stairs, the doors and even the noggin of an audience member! During his drum solo, John hopped out from behind the drums and proceeded to rattle his sticks on everything in sight, almost stealing the show from his illustrious brother”


 

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