Swing Machine Orchestra
The Swing Machine Orchestra (SMO), an original idea of violinists Suso Moreno and Raúl Márquez, is a string orchestra composed by 12 musicians, created to dance to the frantic swing rhythm of the 30s. The SMO’s repertoire is highly varied, and it has been specially adapted for this unique string ensemble in Europe. It includes for example arrangements of famous tunes interpreted by the legendary big bands of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw, such as Sing Sing Sing, Take the A Train, and In the Mood; swing versions of classical music works, such as the Violin Double Concerto in D minor by J.S.Bach; and Ragtimes by Scott Joplin. The ensemble comprises 3 first violins, 2 second violins, 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, and a base section of a guitar, double bass, and drums & washboard. In addition to playing music, the SMO works on incorporating theatrical components as part of its performances, with the direction of the choreographer and dancer Patricia Ruz.
The Swing Machine Orchestra (SMO), an original idea of violinists Suso Moreno and Raúl Márquez, is a string orchestra composed by 12 musicians, created to dance to the frantic swing rhythm of the 30s. The SMO’s repertoire is highly varied, and it has been specially adapted for this unique string ensemble in Europe. It includes for example arrangements of famous tunes interpreted by the legendary big bands of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw, such as Sing Sing Sing, Take the A Train, and In the Mood; swing versions of classical music works, such as the Violin Double Concerto in D minor by J.S.Bach; and Ragtimes by Scott Joplin. The ensemble comprises 3 first violins, 2 second violins, 2 violas, 2 violoncellos, and a base section of a guitar, double bass, and drums & washboard. In addition to playing music, the SMO works on incorporating theatrical components as part of its performances, with the direction of the choreographer and dancer Patricia Ruz.
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Upcoming events
31 marzo 2017 – Teatro Bretón – Haro – La Rioja – 20:00
1 abril 2017 – Monzón – Auditorio de San Francisco – 20:00 – Huesca
8 abril 2017 – Parque de la Bombilla (templete) 12:30 – Madrid
30 abril 2017 – Baile con MadForSwing – C.C.Ramiro de Maeztu – Leganés – 12:00
7 de mayo 2017 – Festival de Jazz de Colmenarejo, Madrid
27 de mayo 2017 – Girando por Plazas – 12:00 – Alpedrete
28 mayo 2017 – Familia Barber – C.C.Ramiro de Maeztu – Leganés – 12:30
2 de junio 2017 – Jardín del Teatro del Bosque – Móstoles
3 de junio 2017 – Vitoria – Festival Gasteiz Big Band
24 junio 2017 – Noches Bárbaras – Círculo de Bellas Artes – 24:00
25 junio 2017 – Pasacalles por San Juan – C.C.Ramiro de Maeztu – Leganés – 12:00
28 de junio 2017 – Fiestas del Orgullo – WorldPride Madrid con MadForSwing – 22:00
15 de junio 2017 – Salamanca – Jardines de Santo Domingo – 20:00
29 de julio 2017 – Hoyo de Manzanares – Madrid – 22:30
12 agosto 2017 – Verano Cultural – Utrillas – Teruel
9 septiembre 2017 – Festival Villamajazz – Villamañán – León
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