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Simply Swing - Simply Swing is an amazing 10-piece swing orchestra based in Newington, CT, USA. Featuring six swinging horns, a dynamic rhythm section and vocalist Vivian LaRosa, Simply Swing performs danceable Big Band and Swing favorites.

Formed in 2010 by musical director Joe LaRosa, Simply Swing has performed extensively throughout Connecticut as well as in New York and Massachusetts. The group has quickly become a for Swing and Ballroom dancers throughout Southern New England. In addition to performing for gala balls, corporate functions, weddings and community events, Simply Swing was the in the 2012 Farmington Bank Community Concert Series which consisted of 11 performances throughout Central Connecticut. Simply Swing has performed for events benefitting Strides Against Breast Cancer, The Connecticut Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and The Tabor House of Hartford, CT.

Simply Swing's song list includes favorites from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Benny Carter, Gene Krupa as well as Ella Fitzgerald and more contemporary artists such as Brian Seltzer, Michael Buble, Natale Cole and Diana Krall.

"Everything we perform has a danceable groove to it. We love to see our audiences moving and singing along whether its on the dance floor or in their lawn chairs at summer concerts," said Vivian LaRosa. In addition to a variety of swing styles, Simply Swing also offers a variety of Latin selections that have become favorites of ballroom dancers throughout the region.

Simply Swing is currently recording a CD of original swing and latin tunes expected to be released in 2013. For more information about Simply Swing log onto http://www.simplyswingmusic.com