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The Hot Swing Combo was created for the sole purpose of providing dancers the opportunity to be as expressive, creative and innovative as possible while dancing to a group of less than 8 musicians.

Big Bands with their excellent arrangements and strength in numbers were/are an obvious choice for dancers. But what if a smaller swing combo, able to incorporate multiple genres including hot gypsy jazz and early american swing, could offer dancers varying tempos, inspiring solos, and an endless supply of energy combined with some non-jazz material that shouldn’t work?

"All of the live music kicked ass but the band on Friday was seriously the best band I've ever seen in my entire life. Y'all are some lucky mofos to have those musicians in your own backyard!" —Ryan Swift, lindy hop DJ

"The best band we have ever had at Lindy on the Rocks!" Nick Peterson Master of Ceremonies LOTR 2009

The musicians in the combo are the real deal. Previous performances include Midwest Lindyfest in Minneapolis 2005-2007, Washington DC Lindy Exchange 2007, Cowtown Jamborama in Omaha 2007, Octoplexy in Minneapolis 2008, Lawrence University Swing Event 2007, Iowa Hawkeye Swing Festival 2008-2009, Twin Cities Rhythm and Jazz Revival 2008, Swinger's Ball 12 in Chicago 2009, Lindy On The Rocks in Denver 2009 and of course the birthplace for the group - Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown 2004-2008. Some of the finest musicians in the Twin Cities are seen with the HSC, including members from the Twin Cities Hot Club and the Southside Aces. The Hot Swing Combo has also provided entertainment for weddings and corporate clients, including GFK Corporation, Wells Fargo and Cargill. The combination of musicians with their shared respect for tradition and need for innovation will make your event spectacular.

Contact Robert to book The Hot Swing Combo for your next event.