Members: Rob Mee, Brendan Cassidy, Jack Gelbloom, Noel Methven, Larisa Renee, Brendan Davis, Mike Kawabe, Brad Harrison (3), Daniel Koelsch, Jeff Pighin, Rolf Rogde, Scott McGonigal, Bob Clegg, Jim Shea (4), Ted Richardson (4), Ron Hamblin, Jan Laurie, Rob Williams (48), Ilmars "Fudds" Sermulis, John Reid-Wilkinson, Brian Rose (14), Kevin Thomson (7)

Jim John formed the Swing Shift Big Band in August 1996. The intent was to be a "working band", working together as a unit, playing clubs, dances and concerts night after night.

Members in 2001:
Jim John-Leader, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet
Brian Rose-Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Ron Hamblin-Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet
John Reid-Wilkinson-Tenor Saxophone, Flute
Julian Stewart-Baritone and Alto Saxophones
Noel Methven-Lead Trumpet, Fluegelhorn
Dave Marshall-Trumpet, Fluegelhorn
Kevin Thomson-Trumpet, Fluegelhorn
Ted Richardson-Trumpet, Fluegelhorn
Carl Korody-Lead Trombone
Rob Williams-Trombone
Danny Wilks-Trombone
Ilmars "Fudds" Sermulis-Bass Trombone
Maxine Willan-Piano
Jeffrey Gunn-Guitar
Rory Slater-Acoustic Bass
Daryl Knox-Drums
Jan Laurie-Vocals