18 Facts About Dave Swift

Dave Swift was born on 11 January 1964 and is a British bassist.

Dave Swift is best known for his work on the BBC2 Television program Later.

In 1988 Dave Swift moved to London and quickly became involved in the session and jazz scene.

In 1991 Dave Swift heard that Jools Holland, ex-Squeeze keyboardist and TV presenter, was searching for a bassist who played both double bass and bass guitar.

The advantage from Dave Swift's position was that he played double bass and was already skilled in sight-reading.

Dave Swift auditioned, was hired on the spot, and has been Holland's bassist ever since.

Thanks to his talent and growing popularity, Dave Swift is often invited at shows and camps.

Recently, Dave Swift was invited to appear at the annual Warwick Bass Camp in Germany in 2016 as a VIP guest, along with numerous popular bass luminaries from all over the world.

Dave Swift was a guest lecturer at the March 2016 Bass Guitar Show at Earls Court Olympia that filled the room to capacity.

Dave Swift had a notable appearance in Thomas Solomon Gray's debut album called New Beginnings which was released in 2015 and featured Ivo Neame and Mike Outram.

Dave Swift has played with Alexander Armstrong and his Band, who toured the UK in late 2013.

Dave Swift has made a number of TV appearances throughout the years, including on ITV's This Morning show.

Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Dave Swift has played at many prestigious events, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, Amnesty International, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Festival and the G8 conference for world leaders including Tony Blair and Bill Clinton.

Dave Swift has notably played for Her Majesty the Queen at the Millennium Night celebration, Millennium Dome.

Dave Swift was the house bassist for the primetime Saturday night Chris Evans's TV show Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, Name That Tune on Channel 5.

Dave Swift was the house bassist on the Johnny Vaughan Tonight series on BBC Three.

Since August 2016, Dave Swift has been supporting up and coming UK artist Georgia Crandon, whose music is best categorised as retro jazz and swing.

Dave Swift continues to be an in-demand session musician, bass clinician and music educator.