Welcome to the Austin Swing Orchestra, big band, classic, swing, jazz, Austin, Texas

Welcome to the Official Site of the Austin Swing Orchestra!

Bringing premier classic swing to Central Texas

The Austin Swing Orchestra is an 18-piece classic swing big band based in the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Austin, TX. Armed with some of Central Texas’ best musicians and a large book of custom arrangements and transcriptions by trumpeter and ASO co-founder Danny Fratina, the band entertains crowds of all ages throughout the year with their energetic stage presence and danceable, hard-swinging renditions of some of the American Songbook’s finest classics.

Meet the Band!

The Austin Swing Orchestra is made up of the most talented, spirited, sought-after musicians in Central Texas. While their book spans over several decades of music, the band’s primary focus is on the 1930′s & 40′s swing era with tunes by the legendary bands of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Harry James, Glenn Miller, Chick Webb, Woody Herman & many more. Their authentic sound, high-level musicianship, and young energy makes the Austin Swing Orchestra the ideal live entertainment choice for a swing dance, wedding reception, fundraiser, gala, festival or private party!

The Austin Swing Orchestra instrumentation includes vocals, alto sax (2), tenor sax (2), bari sax (1), trombone (3), bass trombone (1), trumpet (4), piano, upright bass, rhythm guitar, and drums.

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