Fog City Swing

Billed as the "world's smallest big band," Fog City Swing packs the punch of a full swing orchestra into a seven-piece ensemble. Co-led by trumpeter Daniel Herrera and saxophonist Greg Johnson, this band has rapidly become one of the Bay Area's preeminent swing acts since their formation in 2023, building a devoted following through their regular residency at the legendary Dawn Club.

Expect an eclectic musical journey that spans from the golden age of swing to unexpected pop and Motown territory. The band's three-horn front line delivers electrifying arrangements of Sinatra and Count Basie classics like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Come Fly With Me," then pivots to surprising takes on Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" and Michael Jackson's catalog. Their setlist also ventures into Bill Withers' "Lovely Day" and swing standards like "Blue Moon" and "It Had to Be You" — all performed with stellar crooning vocals and what the band calls a "swing till you drop" rhythm section.

Fog City Swing's performances transport audiences to the 1940s while breathing fresh life into the swing tradition. Their shows deliver infectious energy and a sense of community — as one reviewer noted, "the best part was meeting people and feeling the sense of community." The band's dynamic stage presence and ability to seamlessly blend eras and genres creates both a nostalgic journey and a contemporary celebration, making each performance feel completely original and unavailable anywhere else.

With some of Northern California's top vocalists and instrumentalists joining the core ensemble, Fog City Swing consistently sells out their Dawn Club shows. Their versatile repertoire and energetic delivery make them as perfect for swing dancers as for listeners who simply love music that moves them.