Five Star Gift Ideas

Here are some gift ideas that your grandpa might appreciate:

1. A vinyl record of his favorite swing/big band artist or album.
2. A box set of swing/big band classics featuring famous artists like Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie.
3. A subscription to a magazine that covers news and stories about swing/big band music.
4. A concert ticket or gift card to a swing/big band performance in his area.
5. A personalized photo album or scrapbook filled with old photos and memories of swing/big band concerts or events he has attended.
6. A vintage-style fedora or bowtie to wear when he listens to his music at home.
7. A specialized cookbook with recipes for food and drinks that were popular during the swing/big band era.
8. A custom-made playlist of swing/big band tunes that he can listen to on his devices or streaming platforms.
9. A book that tells the stories of some of the great jazz musicians of the swing/big band era.
10. An engraved gift, such as a coffee mug or wingtip shoe horn, with his favorite swing/big band lyric or quote.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.