US Artist John Swanson's quirky-cool Jazz, Blues, and Pop music has been licensed for "The Night Before" (Seth Rogen feature film), ABC ("Blood and Oil", "Secrets and Lies"), CBS ("Scorpion"), Showtime ("The Affair"), NBC ("Last Call" with Carson Daly), Hallmark Channel ("Once Upon a Holiday"), AMC ("Freakshow"), Bravo ("Southern Charm"), ABC Family ("The Fosters, Switched at Birth"), El Rey Network ("From Dusk Till Dawn"), MTV, and VH1. A veteran of over 700 live performances, John's crowd-pleasing personality, is a perfect fit anywhere.
John Swanson is currently enjoying success in retail radio. He topped 1 million streams last year in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, Hungary, Russia, France. Especially popular are his Jazz renditions of Christmas favorites. He's had 26 different songs licensed for various commercial uses. John is an accomplished singer and guitarist with a warm personality and stellar musicianship making him an exceptional fit for almost any kind of venue. Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Miles Davis, John strums his beloved Samick hollow body and hums a Johnny Mercer tune.
Funky grooving blues with humorously engaging lyrics about a guy tuning out his nagging woman. Groovy saxophone duet compliments each verse and chorus. Medium fast up-tempo feel. Tenor sax and piano solos. Clever snappy outro. Catchy, fun, feel-good blues with a memorable hook. Male Vocals, Blues, Jump
Vocal jazz tune with male singer and small combo. Lyrics alternate between sarcastic jabs, and forgiveness and understanding. This song has a unique, peculiar sound and feel. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Epic pops tune with smooth male crooner backed by full orchestra. Dramatic, dreamy, hopeful; makes you feel like all your dreams can come true. Lyrics have positive imagery. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
This funky 60’s style surf guitar rock instrumental rips off its shirt to show off its riffing muscles to the girls at the beach. Instrumental, Rock, Surf Rock
Hipster jazz neo-orchestra rips it up in this driving Big Band instrumental. It swings hard in minor key with a major key bridge. Pounding baritone saxophone lays down solid backdrop. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Miles Davis type lead trumpet backed by Mingus style swinging big band. Tight rhythm section. Track features dynamic changes from brash, in-your-face horn section arrangement to ultra-cool lead trumpet and back again. Dynamic guitar and sax solos. A big city sound with big city confidence. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Just a regular guy, goes out and falls in love - with a stripper. Smoking clean guitar sound and funky organ highlight this sordid blues about a guy and his lusty, unrequited desire for a stripper. Guitar and organ trade smoldering solos. Male Vocals, Blues, Electric Blues
Happy, good natured big band swing with male jazz vocalist. Singer vows to be a "class act" and gives a very detailed, descriptive list of things that he thinks will help him achieve that goal. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Humorous swinging vocal jazz. Lyrics poke fun at low budget hotel rooms and life on the road. Big band horns and rhythm section. Male vocals, Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Cool swinging jazz ensemble with dynamite lead saxophone. Fast tempo. Dynamic jazz guitar solo and comping. Driving stand up bass and drum rhythm section, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Our hero slowly opens the door to reveal a mysterious truth…. Hauntingly sparse solo piano with melodic, yet slightly sinister overtones breaks down into funky riff with strings & small kit drums. Is someone here? Secretive hiding watching waiting as tension builds. Modern touch youthful campy vibe, Instrumental, Dangerous, Edgy Music
Or, "Vehicular Disagreement Blues". Medium-slow 12 bar vocal blues with jazz harmonic overtones featuring piano, electric guitar, acoustic bass, and drums. Bluesy swing feel. Guitar and piano takes turns answering vocals and taking solos. Male Vocals, Blues, Chicago Blues
Old school R&B / pop / rock vibe with full horn section, Hammond B3, guitar. Funky and retro. Powerhouse male lead vocal belts it out; he thought he could upgrade his love life but is now realizing the error of his ways and trying to get his old lover back. Male Vocals, RnB, Blue-Eyed Soul
Relaxed but bouncy jazz trio tune featuring excellent lead trumpet, fine guitar comping, and solid bass work. Free and easy swinging atmosphere. Instruments give each other space and freedom for a pleasant but cool, likeable vibe. Good for restaraunt, hotel, cafe, lifestyle presentations. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Male bluesman belts out the truth about day-in-day-out reality. Memphis blues with full horn section, drawing from the big B. B. King Orchestra sound. References to work, marriage, drinking, and ultimately life and death. Male Vocals, Blues, Chicago Blues
Ooh baby I like what I see. Smoldering male jazz vocals with bluesy overtones. Sexy lyrics tell the story of a guy pursuing the object of his affections; a beautiful woman in suggestive dress. Tight jazz combo backing, Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Big band and male crooner swing along with a friendly jazz standard feel. Lyrics are thankful and giving, as the singer shows some respect for friendship. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Free swinging jazz combo with bluesy male vocals. Strong, confident vibe. Piano and Guitar work complement each other and trade solo chops. Lyrical content about a guy feeling good about getting over his lost girlfriend who wants him back again. Male Vocals, Blues, Jump Blues
Uptempo big band swings hard behind Sinatra-type vocalist. Clever lyrics built around the “green grass on the other side” cliché. Lots of metaphors. A fun, bouncy tune. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Older, wiser guy tries to sing some sense into his cocky upstart friend about the ways of the world and how things can take a turn for the worse at any time. Medium fast blues shuffle pushes the song along with rollicking gusto. Male Vocals, Blues, Chicago Blues
So a salesman, a sax player, and Duke Ellington walk into a bar.... Hot big band blazes a path for humorous male crooner lyrics. Clever metaphors poke fun at salespeople and being promised that deal that’s just too good to be true. Medium up-tempo swing. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Funky grooving blues with bouncing rhythm section and blues crooner. Stride piano and horn section drive this song. Funny, poignant lyrics poke fun at a overly sensitive "drama queen". Great track for a fun, energetic, bluesy vibe. Male Vocals, RnB, Blue-Eyed Soul
Original Christmas song in 50's/60's style R&B. Lyrics about a guy trying to convince Santa that he wasn't really all that bad and still deserves a present. Honking saxophones and the boys in the band shout their approval. Piano and guitar solos. Male Vocals, Christmas, Jazz Vocals
Swinging quartet and male jazz vocalist deliver the goods on this tale of an arrogant guy who is just a little too important for the rest of us. Funny, sarcastic, up-tempo, full of brash. Fun, campy feel. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Smokey, soulful love song crooned by male blues singer. Guitar, piano, bass, drum backing. Lyrics about how fulfilled and excited he is with his new found love. Guitar and piano solos. Classic swinging jazz/blues feel. Male Vocals, Blues, Jump
Jazz quartet (guitar, piano, acoustic bass, brush drums) swings freely behind male vocals. Poignant lyrics about pictures and how they influence and portray our lives; for good and bad. Unique harmonic structure creates a bluesy feel within a jazz context. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Jazz combo and male crooner perform a warm swinging version of the popular Christmas Carol. Nice feel for restaurant scenes, gathering around the tree on Christmas morning, holiday parties, dinner or cocktail hour. Male Vocals, Christmas, Jazz Vocals
Charming slow swing ballad featuring piano, electric guitar, acoustic bass, and male crooner. This song has a warm, vintage feel with fine musicianship. Lyrics tell the story of a guy trying to get back together with his lost love under the guise of “I just stopped by to say hello" Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Good hearted swing big band in the "Sinatra Vegas" style. Classy, uptown jazz. Male crooner sings to his love about how much better life would be if he could please her. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Candle light, full moon, and quiet ocean waves splashing the beach. Smooth retro swing number with full 30+ piece big band setting the tone for male crooner vocals. Nostalgic sound that might be heard in the 40’s, 50’s, or 60’s. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Jimmy Buffett came over with his blender and inspired this relaxing island pop instrumental. Mellow lead guitar backed by marimba and bongo rhythms. Instrumental, Tropical, Tropical Pop
It's a cold cruel world out there son. Aggressive, hard charging big band fuels this story about an average guy caught up working for a cruel man in an unforgiving system. He is trying to tell his young son not to get caught up in the system like he has. Male Vocals, Jazz, Jazz Fusion
Fun loving "Sinatra Vegas" big band version of the happy Christmas carol. Male crooner may be all grown up, but he channels the little boy inside of him talking to Santa Claus. Very authentic, swinging jazz orchestra rips through a lively instrumental break. Male Vocals, Christmas, Big Band Vocals
Swinging big band backs male crooner in this fun, lively arrangement of the Christmas favorite. Includes instrumental break and key modulation. Male Vocals, Christmas, Big Band Vocals
Hard swinging big band backs Sinatra-type male crooner in this driving up-tempo number. Top notch horn arrangement. Lyrics everyone can relate to; the feeling that something big is just around the corner, and that lives can change for the better if we just hang in there and believe in ourselves. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Medium tempo swinging big band backs male jazz vocalist. Good hearted number about guy who loses the girl and tries to convince her to not forget about him "just in case". Horn section arrangement (trumpets, trombone, tenor sax, alto sax, muted brass). Cool retro feel, Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Driving, bluesy big band swings hard behind male vocalist. Big, brash, and bold. Lyrics about a man who encounters spooky events and becomes frightened. He thinks everyone will think he is crazy so he tries to convince his confidant to keep quiet about it. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
The cool jazz cat trio stops by after hours and bounces around on this swinging composition. Lead piano, drums, acoustic bass. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Medium tempo swinging big band backs Sinatra influenced vocals. Good hearted number about guy who loses the girl and tries to convince her to just “keep in touch”. Classic line “use me as a crutch/let’s keep in touch”. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Mustachioed 60’s porn star lays down a hearty, swingy love vibe to beautiful young chartreuse. Sexy saxophone duet chimes in to help set the mood. This song has just enough cheese and campiness without being too full of itself. Retro feel. Male Vocals, Blues, Modern Electric Blues
Sexy, slinky, jazzy blues number featuring mischevious saxophones and retro tremolo guitar. Instrumental with lead tenor sax and bayou driving rhythm section. Fine guitar solo. Song promotes feelings of sex, blues, trouble, wrong-doing, retro, spy, south, Instrumental, Blues, Delta Blues
Jazz waltz with lounge feel. Cool jazz trumpet backed by fine acoustic bass, drum, and punchy horn section. Dynamic mood swings from dramatic to melodic to cool. Brilliant horn movements.Fine jazz guitar accompaniement. Unique beginning and ending. Perfect track to create a unique, signature mood. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Ensembles
Swinging answer to the classic Frank Loesser composition "Luck Be a Lady". Ultra-cool big band arrangement blasts out a call and response with male jazz vocalist. Lyrics jump between two themes, romance and gambling. Male Vocals, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Driving big band jazz number. Fun,campy melody is carried by a brash lead trumpet. Tight big band horns punch out a solid swing backdrop. Fantastic sax and guitar solos. Bit of an eclectic air to this one.Gameshow, comedy, slapstick, adventure, mischevious...are some of the moods created. Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
Dust off the 45’s mom; dad wants to hold you close just like the old days. Nostalgic big band swings in fine form. A big, rousing finish, Instrumental, Jazz, Swing Big Band
A lonely American jazz singer falls for a beautiful Mexican girl and wakes up lost and broke. But was it just a dream from drinking too much? Uptempo Latin jazz. A fun, vibrant song for beach, travel, poolside, vacation themes. Male Vocals, Jazz, Latin Jazz
You can run but you can’t hide. Jazz trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) and male vocals really swing in this fun up-tempo number. Humorous and poignant lyrics about an overbearing boss. Fine guitar work in the style of Barney Kessel, Jimmy Bruno. Male Vocals, Jazz, Lounge Jazz Vocals
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