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Welcome to DesertSwing.com. Add a touch of class to your next event - whether it be a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or an office party - with the smooth jazz sounds of Desert Swing. With musicians from all over southeastern Arizona, Desert Swing has entertained thousands in Cochise County and the surrounding area with performances in Sierra Vista, Bisbee, Tombstone, Tucson, Marana, Sonoita, Patagonia, Douglas, Sunsites, and even as far east as Rodeo, New Mexico.

Started in 1985 by Joe Anton (drummer and band manager), Desert Swing is proud to help keep the Swing movement alive and kicking. Audiences varying in age from 2 to 92 (to borrow a little phrase from Mel Torme) have enjoyed the Big Band sound of Desert Swing, and the Desert Swing musicians enjoy sharing the fantastic sounds of the Swing era with them.

Latest News

28 January, 2007 - A huge thank you to the Sierra Vista Arts and Humanities Commission for awarding us the Organization of the Year for 2006. We feel honored to be recognized, especially by such a prestigious group. Band manager Joe Anton accepted the award today from former mayor Thomas Hessler. Thanks also to our new mayor Bob Strain and to Lloyd DuVall for his kind introduction. New gigs have been added to our schedule and we'd love everybody to come see us! The Turqoise Valley Golf & RV Park in Naco serves up a great dinner and the price is very reasonable. Be sure to check out our new Photos section!

10 September, 2006 - We'd like to thank the University of Arizona South and the Huachuca Astronomy Club for inviting us to play for their "Dine Under the Stars" charity fundraiser. It was a great night for stargazing and enjoying the delectable food provided by local vendors. We even have some wonderful photos.

4 September, 2006 - Four new charity events have been added to our schedule! See our schedule page for all the details and be sure to check out the photos from our Huachuca City gig.

1 April, 2006 - After being postponed due to bad weather, we were finally able to play for Huachuca City. The high winds made things challenging, but we had a great time. Check out the wind-swept hair in these photos.

24 December, 2005 - Merry Christmas! A couple of pictures have been added to the slide show on this page from the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra fundraiser dinner in November. It was a great show, we had a wonderful time, and dedicated singer Deborah Dover performed even though she had just had surgery! We're all happy to have her around. Next week we'll be doing a New Year's Eve show for the Far Horizon Tucson Village complete with Christmas Carols (since New Year's Eve is the sixth day of Christmas).

15 May, 2005 - Thanks to the city of Douglas for allowing us the privilege of providing entertainment for their 100th birthday party. The Douglas fans are always so very appreciative, and we enjoy bringing our music to those who truly enjoy the Jazz and Swing experience. The turn-out was good, the kids had a great time, and the trees provided plenty of shade on this beautiful Douglas day. We always enjoy playing in Douglas because your own trumpeter / flügelhornist / cowboy / photographer Jay Dusard always joins in the fun. Thanks once again, Jay, for honoring us with your warm, signature sound and tasteful solos.

9 December, 2004 - Shout-outs to all of our new friends at Tombstone High School. You all ROCK, er... uh, SWING! Although the original, outdoor venue was quite drenched by an uncooperative Mother Nature, a great time was still had by all after we regrouped in an alternate location. The audience was great, the dancing was wonderful, and Desert Swing had a fantastic time playing for the students and teachers. We hope your fund-raiser was a success, and we hope to play for you again soon.

Thanks again to the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra for allowing us to entertain them at their annual fund-raiser and dinner. Many thanks for the compliments - they mean a great deal to us coming from such fine and outstanding musicians such as yourselves. And may we compliment you on your fine dancing! It's always a pleasure to present a show to such an appreciative audience.

15 October, 2004 - Desert Swing would like to thank the Southeastern Arizona Association of Realtors for allowing us to perform for thier "Roaring 20's" bash at the Windemere Hotel in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Good food, good fun, and fantastic costumes made for a night to remember.

9 September 2004 - A Sierra Vista Herald newspaper article entitled "Quality of life is city's goal" features a photograph of Desert Swing pianist Dave Davidson playing during a gig sponsored by the Sierra Vista Parks and Leisure Services. The photo was taken during one of the Thursday night performances Sierra Vista hosts over the summer. Bands donate their time for these shows, and the audiences are always very appreciative. Desert Swing performed twice last summer with an audience turn-out of around 200 people attending each show.