Dance and Vintage Events
Glenn Crytzer Ensembles: The Definitive Sound for Swing Dance & Vintage Events
For Glenn Crytzer, the journey into the heart of Jazz Age and Swing Era music began not on a bandstand, but on the dance floor. As an avid swing dancer, his passion for the music grew from a desire to hear the authentic sounds that truly made feet move and spirits soar. This direct connection to the dance community is the very foundation of Glenn’s ensembles, leading him to become a bandleader dedicated to upholding the highest musical standards for dancers and vintage enthusiasts alike.
Known for meticulously recreating the vibrant energy and nuanced arrangements of classic big bands and smaller combos, Glenn Crytzer's ensembles are comprised of top specialists who live and breathe this music. Their commitment extends beyond notes on a page, encompassing the sartorial elegance and genuine spirit of the era. This dedication to unparalleled quality ensures every performance is not just a concert, but an immersive experience, respecting the music's heritage and delighting discerning audiences.
From the biggest swing dance festivals to the exclusive vintage soirees, Glenn Crytzer's music has been the heartbeat of countless iconic events. His has been a featured act at Midwest Lindy Fest, the Seattle Lindy Exchange, the American Lindy Hop Championships, Beantown Lindy Hop Camp, Balboa Rendezvous, Lindy Focus, and Camp Jitterbug among others, and was notably the winner of the 2011 Washington DCLX Battle of the Big Bands against Jonathan Stout. Glenn led the house band for two years at Seattle's iconic Century Ballroom, and in NYC, Glenn has produced popular residencies with his big band and small groups at venues including Pegu Club, Kola House, The Secret Room, and the Montauk Club, all popular destinations for dancers.
Beyond the dance floor, Glenn Crytzer's ensembles have set the perfect atmosphere for the vintage scene's most anticipated gatherings, including the massively successful Easter Event at The Plaza Hotel which drew a line around the block onto 59th Street, performances on the Intrepid in the Battle of the Big Bands, multiple appearances at the Rainbow Room, and the organization of "Gatsby in the Park" which brought the scene together outdoors for music and community during Covid shutdowns. His groups are also a highlight of The Repeal Society's annual Repeal Day celebration every December.
On Screen & Beyond: Glenn Crytzer's music is not only heard live but also brings an authentic period sound to the screen. His compositions and performances have been featured in major motion pictures and TV shows like Detective Pikachu, The Valet, Riverdale, and Pretty Little Liars as well as period films and shows like Agent Carter, Bomb Girls, Manhattan, Margot Robbie's Dreamland, Disney’s Christopher Robin, Frankie Drake Mysteries, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities and dance focused productions like Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance, and Alive and Kicking (featuring more than a dozen of his songs).
For event organizers within the swing dance and vintage communities seeking a high-caliber, truly authentic, and unforgettable musical and visual experience, Glenn Crytzer is the definitive choice.