INSPIRED by the great swing bands of the 1930s and 40s, Swing From Paris bring vintage gypsy jazz to three Dorset village halls from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd March at 7.30pm.

Swing from Paris is a UK‑based all‑string jazz quartet whose Parisian‑flavoured sound has been delighting audiences for more than 15 years and are sure to delight the audiences at Portesham village hall on Thursday 19th, Cranborne’s Cecil Memorial Hall on Friday 20th and East Stour village hall on Sunday 22nd.

Their performances have taken them from major jazz festivals – including the celebrated Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois‑sur‑Seine – to appearances on the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and even the grand opening of the award‑winning M5 Gloucester Services.

Featuring violin, guitars and double bass, the ensemble presents stylish, uplifting interpretations of swing favourites and timeless classics. Their repertoire includes music inspired by Gershwin, Édith Piaf, Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and tango master Astor Piazzolla, all delivered with the group’s signature warmth and vintage charm.

With a programme that blends exquisite musicianship with gentle humour, storytelling and engaging historical context, each performance offers audiences an atmospheric journey through the golden age of swing. Expect elegant melodies, inventive arrangements, and a stage sparkling with character and camaraderie.