Press


Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung "... a feast for the eyes and ears: The Savoy Dance Orchestra combine sophistication with Swing ..."
 
Berliner Morgenpost "... The Savoy Dance Orchestra is the star of the new show in the Wintergarten Varieté and has taken the Swing revival of the last few years to new heights ..."
 
Tagesspiegel "... something to tempt the palette: As Time Goes By - A Variety Show as delicious as a gourmet meal in a five star restaurant ..."
 
Berliner Kurier "... It seldom gets better than this: The Savoy Dance Orchestra and their singer Robin Merrill - a real dream choice full of swing and rhythm ..."
 
BILD "... Great music! The Savoy Dance Orchestra are really hot- and Robin Merrill is amazing ..."
 
Stuttgarter Zeitung "…The musicians of the SDO have the Friedrichsbau Theatre audience jumpin' and constantly applauding their creative power. Sparkling on stage: Robin Merrill…"
 
Stuttgarter Nachrichten "… Robin Merrill and the fabulous ten-piece SDO have infectious arrangements of the immortal melodies of Goodman, Jolson, and Calloway. They amaze the audience with the virtuosity of their solos. Swing - how it grooves, drives, and moves…"
 
Financial Times Deutschland "….the Savoy Dance Orchestra drive away the winter blues with their electrifying music from the golden era of swing. Songs from Duke Ellington to Benny Goodman and Louis Prima bring the Wintergarten audience to their feet……"
 
Neues Deutschland "……..the Wintergarten show is a must for swing fans. And for any non-believers the Savoy Dance Orchestra will convert them. The ten musicians and singer Robin Merrill don't just play big-band classics from Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, or Van Morrison, they celebrate every song as though it was being performed for the very first time. Charming and thrilling…"
 
Berlin Programme "….the winter show Swingle Bells combines top entertainment from the unforgettable sounds of the swing era masterfully performed by the Savoy Dance Orchestra , complemented by fascinating international V arieté artistes. The ten musicians of the orchestra have swing in their blood and their enthusiasm for the music is catching. Robin Merrill is a charming presenter and singer on this evening packed full of surprises…"