Backstory:
Authorized Swing came about very organically. It all started in the vibrant metropolis of San Francisco, where the members attended the same high school. These four talented friends – Charlie on the drums, Jake on the keys, Liz on the saxophone, and Sam on the bass, couldn’t resist the allure of rhythm. It was in the confines of their school’s music room where they first started jamming after hours, hoping to create something more than just noise. With time and practice, the quartet found their unique sound and started performing at local bars and clubs, quickly gaining popularity. Their performance at the Bay City Jazz Festival was the turning point, where they caught the attention of a record label executive. It was the beginning of their journey as Authorized Swing, a name they chose to reflect their love for authentic and original jazz music.
Genre: Jazz-Swing
Title: “Dancing in the Moonlight Swing”
Full Song Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
(Am)Underneath the (Dm)velvet night, (G)stars shining so (C)bright,
(Am)We are swaying with the (Dm) rhythm, lost in the (E)light.
(Am)Following the (Dm)Saxophone, (G) finding a tune of our (C)own,
(Am)We are dancing, (Dm)laughing, creating stories (E) unknown.
[Chorus]
(F)We’re dancing in the (G) moonlight swing,
(C)Feeling the rhythm, (Am)hearing the sax sing.
(Dm)Underneath the starry (E)canopy,
(F)Together in the rhythm, (G)free as can be.
[Verse 2]
(Am)With whispers of the (Dm)breeze, (G) and the rustling (C)leaves,
(Am)We spin, twirl and (Dm)sway, lost in the music’s (E) eve.
(Am)The city echoes our (Dm)laughter, (G)echoes our love ever (C)after,
(Am)On this night, under the (Dm)moonlight, we find our (E) hereafter.
[Chorus]
(F)We’re dancing in the (G) moonlight swing,
(C)Feeling the rhythm, (Am)hearing the sax sing.
(Dm)Underneath the starry (E)canopy,
(F)Together in the rhythm, (G)free as can be.
Favorite Fan: Sarah Thompson
Sarah Thompson, the band’s favorite fan, has been following them since their high school days. She was their first audience member during the after-school jam sessions and has attended every concert since. Sarah says, “Authorized Swing is my favorite band because of their original and fresh take on jazz music. Their songs resonate with me, taking me on a journey. They have this magical ability to make you feel like you’re part of their world, even if just for a few minutes during their songs. Their passion for music and each other is evident in every performance, and it’s infectious! I can’t help but dance and swing with them.”