About the band

The Oldie Goldies is a swing band formed in 2021 and based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Bringing together musicians from all over Europe including Bulgaria, Spain and France, they have quickly become one of the most popular swing bands in the Balkans. Great admirers of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington, their repertoire encompasses original compositions as well as modern arrangements. After their success in Bulgaria, The Oldie Goldies have continued to ignite their passion for swing in Romania, Greece, and Serbia, gracing the stage alongside renowned acts from the global swing scene such as Heart Of Dixie, The Shirt Tail Stompers, and The Big 5…

From left to right: Borislav Iliev (guitar) – Stanislas Arabadjiev (piano) – Vasil Hadjigrudev (double bass) – Alexandre Merancienne (alto saxophone) – Arnau Garrofé Farras (tenor saxophone, clarinet) – Alexander Milanov (trumpet) – Veleka Tsankova (vocals) – Borislav Petrov (drums).

Credits: Evi Kara