Swing is FUN to play, with a real big band. I'm lucky I get to do that with bands from the local University jazz programs and Philharmonic based groups. And, I avoid all the big group rehearsals.

You can pull it off, kinda, with an arranger, but I don't think it's worth the trouble. But remember, this is from someone who does no senior centers, assisted living or nursing home jobs
at all.

R.