by Alec Clayton for OLY ARTS
The gypsy-jazz band Swing 49 performs for Olympia’s Music in the Park this summer. Self-described as offering soulful vocal jazz, virtuosic guitar solos and funky horn lines, Swing 49 is Jacqueline Schafer, vocals; Tovi Newman, guitar; Forest Wilson, guitar; Logan Bean, trumpet and Joe Eunice, bass. Calling Olympia home, they recently played at Ben Moore’s and Pizzeria La Gitana. The band’s latest album, The Devil Club Blues, was released in April.
Music in the Park is an outdoor event, so bring blankets or folding chairs to sit on. Snacks and drinks are OK, but no alcohol is allowed.
What: Swing 49
Where: Sylvester Park, Legion and Capitol, Olympia
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27
How much: free
Learn more: 360-357-8948 / musicintheparkolympia.com