Pleasing combination of big band swing, easy listening and jazz. We can give you an entertaining evening, whether you are having a party, eating dinner, or having a wedding reception.
Travis Wimberly - String Bass - The main man. Travis started and organized Swing Shift. He started playing with the group, The Starlighters back in the 1950's. It's been his dream to have his own band to play this kind of music.
Principal 1rst Trpt - Ft. Wayne (IN) Philharmonic - 2 seasons
Principal 2nd Trpt - Muncie (IN) Symphony - 3 seasons
On the road, and 2 years in Huntsville - Pop/Rock band 'Stamp of Approval' for 9 years.
Emerson has Free-Lanced with various Big Bands - Guy Lombardo, Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Morrow, Ted Weems and others.
He is currently with Sophisticated Swingers - Decatur - 13 years, Buddy Chambers Combo, 9 years, and also rehearsing/performing with Dan Havely's Jazzamatics - Athens. Emerson is Swingshift's newest member.
Terry L. "Buckwheat" Turner - Drums - Buckwheat has had many years backing up some of the Southeast's most well-known musicians. He is active in playing in his church and at other musical events. He provides the driving beat for the band.
To Hear some of this music in MIDI, be sure and go to the More Music page.
Ain't Misbehaving
All of Me
Basin Street Blues
Bill Bailey
Chattanooga Choo Choo
In The Mood
Jersey Bounce
