Welcome to SwingDuJour.com: home of the swingingest quartet in Westchester (& Western CT).

Q: HEY! who are these guys?
A: Howie Carlough (violin), Norman Plankey (rhythm guitar), Danny Elias (clarinet), and Jamie Doris (upright bass) all veterans of the acoustic jazz scene

Q: When can I hear Swing du Jour perform?
A: On Feb 01, 2026, Swing du Jour will be performing at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity** at 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, NY (914) 847-0773 come have some snack food, drinks, and music, music, music! 

Q: And... ?
A: On Feb 04, 2026, Swing du Jour will be performing at La Zingara** on Barnum Square in the heart of Bethel, CT 203-744-7500 come have some great food, drinks, and merriment! 

Stay tuned for more dates soon!

We hope to see you out and about!

** with Van Manakas, guitar & Marco Brehm, upright bass
Q: What style of music do you play?
A: In general, the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli: within that style, many variants but all upbeat, swinging music!
 
Q: What are other people saying about Swing du Jour? 
A: "...irresistible... their chemistry was amazing" Jim Motivalli EV blogger

Check back for updates often!

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