Swing Swindlers
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Swing Swindlers
is an orchestra specializing in dance music from the thirties and forties. The 16-member orchestra was formed by Mart Sander
, singer and conductor, in Tallinn
, Estonia, in 2004. The group consists of young musicians, most of them the members of the Estonian National Opera
.
The Swing Swindlers attempts to recreate the sound of the thirties, using authentic recording locations and experimenting with sonic landscapes and sound equipment. In 2005, the Swing Swindlers issued an album in the UK called Five-Fifteen: A Tribute to the BBC Dance Orchestra, which was nominated as Jazz Album of the Week by the Evening Standard
in January 2006. Other recordings include Nüüd Lendame! (Come Fly With Me, 2005), Tantsud Tähtedega (Strictly Come Dancing, 2006), Deutsche Swingmusic / German Swing Music 1939-1945 (2006). This programme was also filmed, recreating an authentic look and atmosphere of a 1945 film, as "Musik unter Bomben" (Music under bombs, 2007). The Swing Swindlers has released 12 albums of swing music and 3 albums of theatre and concert music.
In addition to Sander, the featured vocalists include Kelli Uustani, Nele-Liis Vaiksoo
, Rolf Roosalu, Koit Toome
, Maarja-Liis Ilus
, Hanna-Liina Võsa, Pirjo Levandi, Mariliina von Üxküll, Gerli Padar
and Mikk Saar. The orchestra also features a ballet troupe.
In 2006 the Swings Swindlers were the official orchestra of the first season of Estonian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
, with Sander also hosting the programme. Since 2007, the orchestra has worked in the semifinal of the Estonian Pop Idol
(Eesti otsib superstaari
). Some of the singers that the orchestra accompanied, including finalist Luisa Värk
and the winner of the second season, Birgit Õigemeel, have since performed with the orchestra.
is an orchestra specializing in dance music from the thirties and forties. The 16-member orchestra was formed by Mart Sander
Mart Sander
Martin Laurent Sander is an Estonian singer, actor, director, author and television host.-Life and career:...
, singer and conductor, in Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
, Estonia, in 2004. The group consists of young musicians, most of them the members of the Estonian National Opera
Estonian National Opera
Estonian National Opera is the national opera company of Estonia. The company is based at the Estonia Theatre in Tallinn.-History:The song and drama society "Estonia" was founded in 1870...
.
The Swing Swindlers attempts to recreate the sound of the thirties, using authentic recording locations and experimenting with sonic landscapes and sound equipment. In 2005, the Swing Swindlers issued an album in the UK called Five-Fifteen: A Tribute to the BBC Dance Orchestra, which was nominated as Jazz Album of the Week by the Evening Standard
Evening Standard
The Evening Standard, now styled the London Evening Standard, is a free local daily newspaper, published Monday–Friday in tabloid format in London. It is the dominant regional evening paper for London and the surrounding area, with coverage of national and international news and City of London...
in January 2006. Other recordings include Nüüd Lendame! (Come Fly With Me, 2005), Tantsud Tähtedega (Strictly Come Dancing, 2006), Deutsche Swingmusic / German Swing Music 1939-1945 (2006). This programme was also filmed, recreating an authentic look and atmosphere of a 1945 film, as "Musik unter Bomben" (Music under bombs, 2007). The Swing Swindlers has released 12 albums of swing music and 3 albums of theatre and concert music.
In addition to Sander, the featured vocalists include Kelli Uustani, Nele-Liis Vaiksoo
Nele-Liis Vaiksoo
thumb|Nele-Liis Vaiksoo in "Fame" Nele-Liis Vaiksoo , is an Estonian singer and actress.-Career:In the 1990s Vaiksoo toured Europe with the Eesti Televisioon concert choir. In 2000 she received fourth place at the all-Estonian song contest for children organized by ETV...
, Rolf Roosalu, Koit Toome
Koit Toome
Koit Toome is an Estonian singer and musical actor.-Career:In late 1994 the highly successful pop duo Code One consisting of Koit Toome and Sirli Hiius was formed by the producer Mikk Targo...
, Maarja-Liis Ilus
Maarja-Liis Ilus
Maarja-Liis Ilus, sometimes better known by her performing name Maarja is a pop musician. Maarja has achieved some chart success in a number of countries across Europe and Asia...
, Hanna-Liina Võsa, Pirjo Levandi, Mariliina von Üxküll, Gerli Padar
Gerli Padar
Gerli Padar is an Estonian singer who represented her country in Eurovision Song Contest 2007 with the song "Partners in Crime", it failed to make it through the semi-final stage...
and Mikk Saar. The orchestra also features a ballet troupe.
In 2006 the Swings Swindlers were the official orchestra of the first season of Estonian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing is a British television show, featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin dances. The title of the show suggests a continuation of the long-running series Come Dancing, with an allusion to the film Strictly Ballroom...
, with Sander also hosting the programme. Since 2007, the orchestra has worked in the semifinal of the Estonian Pop Idol
Pop Idol
Pop Idol is a British television series which debuted on ITV on 6 October 2001. The show was a talent contest to decide the best new young pop singer in the United Kingdom, based on viewer voting and participation. Two series were broadcast - one in 2001-02 and a second in 2003...
(Eesti otsib superstaari
Eesti otsib superstaari
Eesti otsib superstaari is an Estonian reality-competition gameshow airing on TV3. It debuted on 11 March 2007 and it has since become one of the most popular shows in Estonia...
). Some of the singers that the orchestra accompanied, including finalist Luisa Värk
Luisa Värk
Luisa Värk is an Estonian singer.Värk was a runner-up of on the first season of Estonian Pop Idol . She was also a runner-up on Tantsud tähtedega, Estonia's version of Dancing with the Stars...
and the winner of the second season, Birgit Õigemeel, have since performed with the orchestra.