Jazz Bands in Blandford Forum for hire

The NJS Trio are a group of four professional musicians from the south led by Sarah on sax, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well known jazz favourites and more obscure choices. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Often billed as ‘Count Basie to Carole King’, the band enjoy a wide repertoire and appeal to audiences of all ages.

All musicians have worked on the music scene for many years appearing at a number of Jazz ...show more

The NJS Quartet are a group of four professional musicians from the south led by Sarah on sax, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well known jazz favourites and more obscure choices. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum. Often billed as ‘Count Basie to Carole King’, the band enjoy a wide repertoire and appeal to audiences of all ages.

All musicians have worked on the music scene for many years appearing at a number of Ja ...show more

The Band plays 'Old School' Rhythm & Blues featuring the music of Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Little Walter, Aretha Franklin, Louis Jordon, Wilson Picket and The Blues Brothers to name but a few. The band features great musicians including an impressive three piece Horn Section, Keyboards, Guitar, Double Bass, Drums and cool male and female singers. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum. The band’s musical style ensures everyone will get up and dance to one swinging band. The band members wear suits with the ladies in f ...show more

A jazz band which recreates the hit tunes of the Trad jazz boom of the 50s and 60s. Songs include 'Midnight in Moscow', 'Green leaves of summer' and 'Petite Fleur'.

The FS Band perform a range of music including Swing, music from the 1940s, Motown and Blues. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. From Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller through to songs like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown plus foot stomping Blues, Jive & Jazz, they are the perfect group for your party! The band quoted here are a trio (photos show larger bands) but they do perform as any size from four to seventeen-piece. They can also offer a 1940s themed band in uniforms, please ask for details!

The AJ Band is an experienced band for any occasion. They offer you the smooth sophisticated sounds of Jazz Standards, and are available as a trio, quartet, quintet or sextet. The line up consists of female vocalist, keyboard, double bass, saxophone, trumpet/flugel and drums. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

Whether you want a trio, quartet, or more, to welcome guests at your wedding, or a 6-piece band to dance the night away, they can make your event go with a swing!

Their repertoire covers the spectrum of jazz standa ...show more

The PR Quartet are a jazz quartet made up of tenor saxophone, piano, bass and drums from Somerset. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum. They play a range of jazz standards, blues and funk tunes for wedding, private parties, cafes, bars and larger live music events.

Their saxophonist, Paul, has years of experience from setting up a student funk band while at uni, to playing gigs throughout the south east of England including at the 144 Jazz Club in Rochester. He is now living in Somerset and playing with local big bands and part ...show more

This is a jazz trio led by Philip on piano plus bass and drums or sax, playing Jazz standards and Latin Jazz. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events.. They are the perfect choice for parties, weddings and events in Dorset and the surrounding area.

Philip is a South African born pianist whose international career has included playing at Ronnie Scotts though he is equally at home in intimate settings such as the plush surroundings of London’s Lanesborough Hotel. His playing has been described as ‘enjoyable, easy swinging’ playing and ...show more

12 years of experience and showmanship leaves this professional trio well versed at taking the audience on a journey. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. The hot-club style outfit travels through desert caravans, Mediterranean vibes and 40s swing-dance halls, depending on where the crowd, and the band, want to go!

Their fresh sound and variety of instruments and rhythms keeps any audience interested. Gypsy Jazz, classic songs, mellow clarinet tones, and driving Bari sax, all under pinned by the tight swing of vibrant guitar an ...show more

The AC Jazz Band are a four piece traditional jazz band playing in the New Orleans style which would still be recognised by the early exponents of the music. It is the style of jazz that was the musical accompaniment to social functions, music that can be danced to or just for listening. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum. The tunes, mainly from the 1900's, to 1940's, include well known ones like All of Me, Tuxedo Junction, Avalon, Honeysuckle Rose, and Bye Bye Blackbird. The instruments are not dependent on electricity which mea ...show more

The EJ Jazz Band performs songs from the Great American Songbook. Eileen’s vocal’s range from strong and passionate to delicate and intimate while the backing is smooth and sophisticated. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum. All members of the band are professional musicians who have studied music at degree level.

The band has played at many weddings, parties, functions and corporate events. Their previous clients include: Coutts Bank, The Bath Festival, Bristol Zoo as well as many restaurants and jazz clubs throughout the ...show more

The band play as a 6 to 10 piece band. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events.. This full band comprises nine professional musicians, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. The band was formed while three of its members were serving in the Royal Marines, and was augmented with "civies" when the three de-mobbed.

The Band can be guaranteed to make a successful contribution to any occasion, be it a corporate function, product launch, masonic ladies' festival, a wedding or a birthday party.

The line-up of the band is Trombone and Lead ...show more

Formed originally in 2000 this band have already made a huge impact with their exuberant blend of jump jive and swing dance music. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Hailed by ‘The Stage’ magazine as “one of Britain’s best ever party bands”, they have enjoyed great success at dance clubs and venues throughout this country and are building a loyal following amongst the jivers of Northern Europe.

The band’s music carries echoes of the great Louis Prima and Louis Jordan and they combine the energy of early rhythm and blues with ...show more

The Al Jazz Trio are an experienced trio and one of the coolest bands around! From background dinner jazz, to up-beat songs, the trio can tailor a set list to suit any client's needs. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum. With a wealth of experience playing for prestigious clients across the UK, the AL Jazz Trio will add a pleasant and sophisticated atmosphere to any event. Previous clients include the Defence Academy of The United Kingdom, BBC, the Manor House, ExCel London & Cardiff Museum. Led by saxophonist, Carlo, who is compl ...show more

The JM band play a lively mixture of swing, jazz and dance music and even a bit of early Rock & Roll. You'll hear plenty of favourites plus some unexpected numbers all given their irresistible swing treatment. The band's amazing female vocalist will beguile you with her beautiful tone, shock you when she growls and delight you with her wonderful interpretation of songs you know and love. The band creates the essential rhythm and solos for a complete jazz and dance experience.

If you want fun, ...show more

This all-female band won hearts and popular acclaim around the counry at various clubs and Festivals. Their latest line-up features Debbie on(drums, tenor and alto sax, vocals, Gabriele (piano, vocals) and Rachel (guitar, banjo, vibes, vocals), Zoe (reeds, vocals) now heads this band, and Isabel (bass) completes the line-up. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events..

The Band is available as a Trio, Quartet or Quintet.

Always something going on, this band generates plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and is highly popular at j ...show more

The Band in their 6 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Line-up includes trombone/guitar, clarinet/teno ...show more

The Band, in their 4 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Most of them are also associated with their ac ...show more

The AF Jazz Quartet offer live jazz suitable for any social event. Their line-up includes tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, piano, guitar, double bass and drums allowing them to fit into a wide variety of settings, from the intimacy of wedding receptions, cocktail parties or formal dinners to larger functions, corporate events, garden parties. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum.

Their music is drawn from the 'Great American Songbook' and covers a wide range of styles and periods, from swing to modern. They cover the classic ...show more

The ST Band are a high class jazz band based in London, with the finest musicians from across Europe. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events..

The ST Jazz Band play a mixture of contemporary renditions of many great jazz tunes, as well as non-jazz tunes that have been given a swinging makeover. Added to this is the classical touch of cellist Stefano Matteucci which helps to create a unique and highly sophisticated sound that will set the perfect mood for any event.

The ST Jazz Band can provide the suitable entertainment for all ...show more

This is a vibrant and energetic jazz quartet comprising of experienced professional musicians, playing a wide variety of their interpretations of jazz standards (swing, Latin, bebop),cool jazz, The Great American Song Book, contemporary jazz and funk. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

The band have played at many restaurants, bars and functions. The Tomcats have the ideal sound to make a great atmosphere at any function, event or party.

If it's a party you want, then this could be the band for you. They present a humorous, high energy set featuring the music of Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima that was all the rage in the 1940's and early 1950's. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

The six piece band faithfully recreate a whole host of classic jump jive hits that had people rocking and rolling in the aisles years before Rock and Roll had been invented and the evenings is guarenteed to go with a swing.

Line-up is guitar, bass guitar,drums, saxop ...show more

The MB Jazz Trio play music from the early jazz period through to the Great American Songbook. The band was formed in 2012 after playing together for 20 years or so in other bands. They wanted to take the jazz band format and rework it to keep the best elements but be more polished, flexible about a broader range of tunes and appeal to a wider audience including people who are not jazz fans. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum.

The band play well-loved tunes at volumes to suit with just the right tempos for listening and dancin ...show more

The MB Jazz Band play music from the early jazz period through to the Great American Songbook. The band was formed in 2012 after playing together for 20 years or so in other bands. They wanted to take the jazz band format and rework it to keep the best elements but be more polished, flexible about a broader range of tunes and appeal to a wider audience including people who are not jazz fans. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events..

The band play well-loved tunes at volumes to suit with just the right tempos for listening and danci ...show more

The AT Jazz Band are an ensemble who regularly perform for functions/events at venues like Randolph Hotel, National History Museum, Bodleian Libraries and Ashmolean Museum, as well at numerous community events. The musicians have been featured on BBC Radio Oxford. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Their sax player studied jazz at Leeds College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire. He has played with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Glen Miller Memorial Orchestra, in addition to Glastonbury and Royal Festival Hall. Their p ...show more

Sophisticated 1930s style vocal jazz for any occasion, large or small featuring Cate - one the UK's finest jazz singers. Cate's swinging trio is made up of vocals with piano and double bass. The trio includes some of the UK's top players who have worked with most of Britain’s finest jazz musicians, including Acker Bilk, Stacey Kent, Humphrey Lyttelton and George Melly. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

The CC Trio features ballads from the Great American Songbook which are perfect for intimate, low-key settings, or they wi ...show more

The SJK Band are led by Dave a well known player of hot, traditional jazz trumpet. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum. Dave fronts his band, who have enjoyed a high level of popularity on the British Traditional Jazz Scene for many years..The musicians chosen to join Dave are, without doubt, some of the best exponents of this jazz style playing today. Their music suits all types of dancing from disco, rock and roll jiving, Latin american to ballroom and pleases every age group. The success this band has achieved, comes, not only ...show more

The CP Jazz Trio presents the ultimate in Musical Sophistication with a modern twist - from Ed Sheeran to Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald to Chaka Khan. The trio will serenade you with the perfect summer soundtrack or an elegant evening performance. The band have the unique ability to provide either a luscious vocal led performance, or for the more understated event, a purely instrumental experience led by the soothing sounds of the saxophone. Of course, a combination of both is an extremely po ...show more

For your wedding, party or other special celebration, the SB Band can provide music that will appeal to all ages, all evening. They can deliver a swinging 40’s dance evening or when your audience has a wide age range, their versatility allows them to change mood throughout the evening, starting off with swing, but switching to disco and pop later in the evening. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They perform a fantastic range of uplifting music to get you up on the dance floor and keep you there all night long!

Since 1995 the US Jazz Group have worked towards achieving a sound and repertoire which reflects the great Gypsy-swing and European musical traditions. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

Matt, Jonny and Dan originally formed the band through Brighton's jazz music circles and a shared passion for the music of Django Reinhardt and the contemporary Gypsy jazz scene.

Their commitment to performing live music of style and quality over the years has been consistent and much appreciated by many audiences and within many contexts ...show more

Formed in 2008, the DM Jazz Quartet are based on the south coast. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum. The band members record regularly with major record labels, including artists such as The Turin Brakes, Lucky Jim, Kate Walsh, The Mummers, Judie Tzuke, Odd Fellows Casino and perform with Jazz artists such as Tim Garland, Ed Thigpen, Andy Cleyndert, James Williams, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Geoff Simkins, Malcolm Crease, Mark Mondasir, to name a few..

The Quartet are available for Weddings, Celebrations and corporate funct ...show more

With vocalist, sousaphone, trombone, trumpet, saxophone and drums, this jazz band fuses the foot tapping feel of a New Orleans street band with some of the most popular chart hits from the 20th and 21st century. Bringing together musicians with a wealth of experience from a wide range of genres, this band is cooking on gas, and their sole mission is to entertain!

They offer a refreshing alternative to the traditional party band, and will add a unique touch to your event. In addition to the mo ...show more

The JH Jazz Trio's music of choice is a vibrant blend of Gypsy Swing, jazz standards and funky latin, all mashed up with some snappy arrangements and played from the heart. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

Infectious rhythms played on an all-acoustic line-up of two guitars and double bass make the JH Jazz Trio a suitable addition for any event.

The JH Jazz Quartet have combined the classic sound of Parisian Hot Club with the swinging, sultry vocals of Sara Oschlag in a collaboration to play songs from the swing and big band era, show tunes and bossa novas. Their distinctive sound and captivating mix of tunes creates an ambience evocative of a bygone era. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

Ideal for weddings, corporate events and private functions, the quartet can be hired to provide either cool, relaxed background music, or lively, upbeat numbers for dancing.

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Sara is a young Danish singer making waves at home in Copenhagen, and here in England. Her regular quartet consists of herself plus sax, double bass and guitar. The songs are from the Great American Songbook, including standards and show tunes, plus plenty of Bossa Nova selections. Besides Sara the line up consists of saxes, guitar and double bass. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Blandford Forum. The music can be in the background, an ideal backdrop for dinner, for example. After dinner they can up the tempo and the volume for a little danci ...show more

The SE Jazz Quintet have been playing together in a variety of line ups for over 4 years. From garden parties to weddings to high profile corporate events they can cater for your every need.
They can be booked in a variety of line ups such as: Duo, Trio, quartet, quintet plus a singer. Instruments available in the above line ups: Piano, Guitar, Double Bass, Drums, Saxophone, Voice, vibraphone is also available if you are looking for something different to impress your guests. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events..

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The RB Jazz Quartet performs classic vocal jazz and swing music featuring a wide range of repertoire from the Great American Songbooks, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole amongst many others! Italian born Rosanna studied with the renowned Italian Jazz singer Tiziana Ghiglioni and then moved to London to complete a Masters degree in Jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2010. Blandford Forum is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

While there, she met the pianist Gabriel, with whom she shared a great love of ...show more

The SG Band is a vibrant young jazz group featuring the best of London's young jazz scene, including players from some of the UK's leading Music institutions including The Royal Academy of Music, London. This Jazz Band is well known in Blandford Forum.

The band has a wealth of live experience within its line-up. Collectively having toured England, Ireland, Europe and Australia as well performing at some of London's top jazz clubs including Ronnie Scotts, The Bulls Head and The 606 Club.

The quartet line-up features the dynamic combinat ...show more

Oriana is a French born singer who specialises in classic American swing, French chanson and Cabaret. Her impressive four octave range and flair as a composer has allowed her to work with producers such as Andy Bradfield (Prod. Eliza Doolittle), Stephen Large (Prod. Duffy) and her close friend and mentor, Marcella Puppini (founder of The Puppini Sisters). Let Oriana and her superb band transport you from a 20′s American speakeasy to a Parisian Cafe the next, with her vintage classy look, sultry ...show more

Be sure that you've got a big dance floor because you'll need it when this band start playing!. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Blandford Forum from weddings to charity events.. Over the years the band have played most of London's leading hotels (Waldorf, Park Lane, Berkeley, Langham Hilton, Grosvenor House, Lanesborough, Dorchester, etc), many Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, and elite venues around the country including Beaulieu Abbey, Hedingham Castle, Butley Priory, Spains Hall, Eltham Palace, the Middle Temple, Burghley House, Hassop Hall and many more.