The Hot Swing of the '30s and '40s - Hot Jazz 2026-2027

Swing is the Thing Swing is back – and in a big way, with the three members of the Hermlin family from Berlin, accompanied by a rhythm section, in an especially sweeping concert. Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Tommy Dorsey – all on one stage with the HERMLINS Rachel Hermlin, Andrej Hermlin and David Hermlin – among the most prominent names in Europe in recreating and renewing the classic sound of the golden age of swing. They are considered among the leading names in Europe in preserving and reviving the classic swing tradition of the 1930s and 1940s. This is not just a repertoire – it's an artistic mission. Andrej Hermlin, pianist and conductor, has devoted his life to recreating the original sound of the great swing orchestras of the golden age. With authentic arrangements and a meticulous playing style, he brings back to the stage the elegance and energy of the era. Alongside him, his children: Rachel Hermlin, a singer with an impressive stage presence and a clear, precise voice, who succeeds in combining stylistic authenticity with contemporary freshness, and David Hermlin, a drummer, singer, and charismatic performer who brings to the stage the rhythm, the smile, and the virtuosity of the great swing artists. The family connection between them creates a rare dynamic: deep listening, true joy of playing, and infectious energy that sweeps up audiences across Europe. In a show that is all style, rhythm, and sparkling nostalgia – they remind us all of one simple thing: swing is not a memory of the past. It is alive, breathing — and uplifting the heart. The Swing Is the Thing An elegant, rhythmic musical experience full of the joy of life. Featuring: Rachel Hermlin vocals Lorenzo Baldasso clarinet Jerome Etchberry trumpet Andrej Hermlin piano David Hermlin drums, vocals and artistic direction