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Stevie Swing (Rat Pack & Retro Pop)


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Stevie Swing (aka Steve Jacobs) is a Popular Chicago Crooner, one of the leading Frank Sinatra Tribute Artists in the Midwest and versatile performer of Classic Jazz, Pop & Country. Known for his professional and personable style and dynamic shows for Concerts, Weddings and Events! Be it Rat Pack, Retro Pop or Jazz , Steve performs with the swingin’ Summer Wind Band, Quartet, Trio Duo & Solo. For Show, Dance or Ambiance. Tailored for the occasion, big or small, black tie or bar-b-que!

SHOW DESCRIPTIONS:
1. THE ULTIMATE SINATRA TRIBUTE ( & DINO TOO!)
The acclaimed Frank Sinatra Tribute will leave you singing! With a rich baritone voice, presence, and charisma, Steve swing's 'n' croons in a style closely reminiscent of Frank & Dean - yet still his own. The phrasing and tone are unmistakable…your guests simply won't believe their ears! With power-house vocals in solo settings and with exceptional jazz ensembles, Steve performs favorites, rarities, and iconic live albums such as “Sinatra at the Sands” and "The Main Event". Enjoy timeless gems such as Lady Is A Tramp, Under My Skin, One For My Baby, Chicago, plus Ain't That A Kick In The Head, Volare, and many more Sinatra / Rat Pack Classics in this authentic Chicago Sinatra Tribute!
Steve, solo to pro backing tracks or with a live ensemble, brings the spirit and sound of Frank, Dean, and more to each performance, with the goal to create an unforgettable musical experience. His Summer Wind Band features some of the top Swing & Jazz Musicians in Chicago (some from Frank Sinatra Jr's own band!) Shows are customized for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, and Special Events and may include favorites from Bennett, Nat "King" Cole, Michael Buble, and more. Make it a Night At The Sands with the Ultimate Sinatra Tribute (& Dino Too!)

2. MORE CROONERS & JAZZ STANDARDS:
Shows may often include favorites from Tony Bennett, Nat "King" Cole, Prima, Ellington, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr. & More. Wanting a fun Retro or Vegas Twist for your next special event? We'll customize the right music to set the mood, be it for Listening, Dance or Ambiance. His Summer Wind Band features renowned Chicago Swing & Jazz Musicians (some from Frank Sinatra Jr's own band)!
3. VINTAGE POP, SOUL & COUNTRY:
Enjoy the classic sounds of Elvis, Neil Diamond, Sinatra, Classic Country, 70's, AM Gold, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jimmy Buffett, Standards & Motown in a good time blend of those 50's-70's Faves we love. May also be expanded into the exciting Legends Of America Tribute Show to Frank, Elvis & Neil Diamond!

BIO:

Steve Jacobs (aka Stevie Swing) is a popular Chicago Jazz Crooner, Top Rat Pack/Sinatra Cover Artist and versatile Entertainer. He's been bringing music lovers to their feet and dance floors across Chicago and The Midwest for over 20 years with his refreshing brand of classic sounds! Steve is grateful to be performing the music he loves with some of Chicago’s most renown working musicians, from Swing, Rat Pack & Jazz to Classic Pop, Rock & Country. It is the acclaimed "Ultimate Sinatra Tribute (& Dino Too!)", for which he is most known, capturing the sound, style and vibe of 'Ol Blue Eyes In Concert. Expanded shows often also include Steve’s spot-on Neil Diamond, Elvis and more!
Steve's first gig was his 6th Grade Variety Show, in Park Ridge, IL., performing Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head. "When I was a kid I got a guitar, bought Beatles Records, watched Elvis Movies and listened to my Dad play Sinatra on his 78's. I guess I was taking it all in”. His passion for singing & songwriting has included performing with his own groups and top Chicago Orchestras & Big Bands at Performance Arts Theatres, The Alpine Valley Music Theatre, The Copernicus Center, Italian Festivals, Milwaukee Summerfest, Charity Galas, Weddings, Special Events, and Concerts across Chicago & The Midwest. You may have recently caught Steve Solo or with the swingin' Summer Wind Band at Naperville's Festa Italiana, Hoffman Estates, Oak Brook & Lake Forest Park Districts, The Listening Room At The Dole, Jewel-Osco Festa Italiana, The Chicago Cultural Center, Ditka's, Harey Carey's and Glittering Galas to Backyard Bashes.


Set List

SINATRA TRIBUTE SHOW SET LIST (Example):
ALL OF ME – INSTRUMENTAL
COME FLY WITH ME
THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
I’VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU
NOBODY TILL SOMEBODY LOVES YOU
THE SUMMER WIND
CHICAGO
INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ/SWING
WAVE
AIN’T THAT KICK IN HEAD
FLY ME TO THE MOON
ONE FOR MY BABY, ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD
LADY IS A TRAMP
I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU
INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ/SWING
MY FUNNY VALENTINE
WITCHCRAFT
IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR
THAT’S AMORE
I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
THAT’S LIFE
INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ/SWING
MY WAY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
VOLARE
ALL THE WAY
MY KIND OF TOWN

2. CROONER OF CLASSIC JAZZ & STANDARDS:

The “Great American Songbook” ala Sinatra, Bennett, Nat “King” Cole, Ella, Prima, Ellington, Bobby Darin, Basie, Buble, Harry Connick Jr. & More. Wanting a fun Retro or Vegas Twist for your next special event? We’ll customize the right music to set the mood, offering Top-Shelf Swing, Jazz, Pop & Rat Pack Themed Entertainment! Steve’s Summer Wind Band features renowned Chicago Swing & Jazz Musicians. Before the last Martini is down your guests will have travelled back in time!

STANDARDS & JAZZ CROONER SET LIST (Example):
You And Me & The Bottle Makes Three (Instrumental)
It Had To Bed You
These Foolish Things
Green Dolphin Street (instrumental)
A Foggy Day
Satin Doll (instrumental)
As Time Goes By
L-O-V-E
Almost Like Being In Love
Take The A Train (instrumental)
Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered
Beyond The Sea
Do You Know It Means To Miss New Orleans (instrumental)
Georgia On MY Mind
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
Take Five (instrumental)
Just On Time
But Beautiful
I Could Write A Book
Desafinado (instrumental)
Jump, Jive & Wail
Mack The Knife
In The Mood (instrumental)
Moon River
Let There Be Love
Sing Sing Sing
These Foolish Things
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing (instrumental)
What A Wonderful World
3. PARTY! – THOSE 50’S-70’S FAVES WE LOVE:
Think Swing, Soul & Rock ‘n’ Roll! From One Man to Full Band, we’re covering 50’s-70’s, Rat Pack, Elvis, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Roy Orbison, Standards, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett, Classic Country & Motown. With Steve on Vocals/Guitar and optional additional singers, may also be expanded into the exciting Legends Of America Tribute Show to Frank, Elvis & Neil Diamond!
50’S-70’S PARTY SET LIST (EXAMPLE):
SUSPISCIOUS MINDS
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES
RING OF FIRE
CRACKLIN’ ROSIE
SWEET CAROLINE
MOONDANCE
AND I LOVE HER
HARLEM NOCTURE (instrumental)
KING OF THE ROAD
BROWN EYED GIRL
PRETTY WOMAN
HAVE I TOLD YOUR LATELY
MARGARITTAVILLE
TEQUILA (instrumental)
TEDDY BEAR / DON’T BE CRUEL
WONDERFUL TONIGHT
PINA COLADA SONG
DANCIN IN THE MOONLIGHT
DANNY’S SONG
CAN’T TAKE EYES OF YOU
LATE DECEMBER 1963
ONE MINT JULIP(instrumental)
ME AND MRS. JONES
TO MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE
VIVA LAS VEGAS
WONDER OF YOU
BYE BYE LOVE
COUNTRY ROADS
YOU’LL NEVR FIND ANOTHER LOVR LIKE MINE’
MY GIRL
AMERICAN PIE
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE
PIANO MAN
I SAW HER STANDIN THERE
IT’S FIVE OCLOCK SOMEWHERE
UNDER THE BOARDWALK
DELIHAH
CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE

Stevie Swing (Rat Pack & Retro Pop)

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