Events – Jazz in July 2025

Esplanade Presents

Music

Royalties of Swing: The Music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington

Sinclair Ang and His Rhythmakers (Singapore)

6 Jul 2025, Sun, 7.15pm & 8.30pm

45mins

(Intermission: None)

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

Free
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Synopsis
Synopsis

It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing, written in 1931 by Duke Ellington, heralded the start of the swing era—a golden age when jazz wasn’t just music, but a vibrant, dance-fuelled cultural movement. And when it comes to swing bands that truly make you want to move, none did it better than the legendary Count Basie orchestra.

 

Swing by and join Sinclair Ang & His Rhythmakers as they reimagine the music of these royalties of swing and present an evening of joy. In an unforgettable evening of rhythm and joy, half the stage will be transformed into a dance floor to welcome the lindy hop community to swing out in style.

 

The Rhythmakers is a collective led by Jazz Inc founder Sinclair Ang and seeks to promote music from the Swing Era, when jazz was both dance and popular music.

 

This evening’s stellar cast of musicians are:

Sinclair Ang (Vocals)

Amanda Lee (Keyboard, vocals) 

Xavier Lim (Saxophone)

Eriko Murakami (Trombone)

Nobu Shiraishi (Bass)

Asher Lee (Drums)

Language: English
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Artist Information

Sinclair Ang

As a jazz specialist and trained educator, Sinclair founded Jazz Inc, and has shared the music, dance, and history of jazz with people of all ages through classes, performances—both locally and internationally—as well as in writings and presentations.

 

As a dancer, he has taught and performed authentic jazz and the lindy hop in over 20 countries for almost 20 years. He is also the singer and bandleader of The Rhythmakers, bringing swing dance music to dancers and listeners alike for several years now.

Date & Time

6 Jul 2025, Sun

7.15pm

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade

8.30pm

DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
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