Jazz Bands: the South East - for your Event

ThisTrio offer cool jazz with easy-listening improv playing tunes from the Great American Songbook, jazz, swing, blues.

This stylish band offers Swing Jazz for any occasion. They pride ourselves on their lively performance playing jazz from the 20's all the way through the decades to modern songs in the current charts. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East. The band was born at the beginning of 2013 in London from an idea of the doublebass player who had a passion for modern manuche style gypsy Jazz. Along with Andrea and Alexis they started re-arranging songs, new and old, (no matter which genre they came from) bringing them back to life with a very ... more

This Trio enjoy playing the jazz standards in a variety of styles. They can be upbeat and lively, often with latin-tinged rhythms or may sound mellow and romantic. Therefore they are suited to intimate venues and also large events. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East. Their repertoire is always evolving and being up-dated so that they have a rich variety of songs to offer and they are happy to accept requests in advance. The band have played at a variety of venues and festivals for a variety of events. A jazz Duo or Quartet is a ... more

This 5-piece band specialises in various forms of Jazz, Rockabilly, Soul and Blues. The band members are all accomplished musicians with great stage presence and with very different musical backgrounds and ages, who have fused together to create their own individual sound. They specialise in Jazz Standards, Jazz/Pop, Rockabilly, Soul, Blues and Gypsy/Pop Jazz. This band also loves the idea of taking modern dance songs by artists such as Basement Jaxx, Ray Foxx, Katy B or even Maverick Sabre and ... more

The RJ Band are a young vibrant jazz trio made up of experienced musicians. All the members of the band can be seen around London, gigging with different jazz ensembles. The RJ Jazz Trio are accustomed to adapting to a wide variety of performance situations, such as weddings, parties and many other events.

The trio play a mix of classic jazz standards from the likes of Kenny Dorham, Miles Davies and Bill Evans. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They can also accommodate many other styles of jazz within reason, and are alway ... more

The FB band is a Swing & Jazz group. Enjoy a vibrant celebration of jazz and swing hits from Sinatra to Buble and featuring songs from the Great American Songbook, playing standards of yesteryear to those of today, perfect for your wedding reception, party, corporate event, masonic ladies night, dinner dance, etc, or music for your restaurant or bar. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East.

The FQ Jazz Band are a collective of highly experienced and versatile London based musicians with a setlist that includes a wide variety of modern and classic pop songs performed in a jazz style. Suitable for mellow background music at weddings, corporate events and more!l Christmas repertoire. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East.

This lively and unusual group of 4 saxophones performs easy to listen to jazz music suitable for outdoor functions.The group is made up of Katie Williams on soprano sax, Nick Beston on alto, Martin Harmin on baritone and Jo Fooks on tenor. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events..

The JF Jazz Quartet is an exciting group of young musicians. The Quartet is composed of sax, drums, double bass and piano or guitar and they play regularly for weddings as well as on the cruise ship, Minerva. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They perform a wide variety of Jazz and Latin standards and their repertoire also includes a number of compositions by Jo the saxophonist (a graduate from the Guildhall School of Music).

The SHS band is a six piece traditional jazz band, made up of young graduate musicians and based in Bromley, Kent. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East. The group met at school in 2004 and have since enjoyed providing live music at many events over the years.

We can offer swing, blues and modern jazz music to suite all occasions and venues. Our repertoire includes a diverse mix from the sounds of Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington, to Ray Charles, The Blues Brothers and modern jazz funk. So either sit back and enjoy the background ... more

Since 1995 the US Jazz Group have worked towards achieving a sound and repertoire which reflects the great Gypsy-swing and European musical traditions. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East.

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 ... more

The TS Jazz Trio is a piano, bass and drums trio (they can also add soloists) that is perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events where something a bit special is required. Their set list includes many of the famous and recognisable pieces from the jazz repertoire but played in a fresh and innovative way to give a tasteful and uplifting feel to your event. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events..

TheTF Jazz Band have created one of the most versatile and engaging acts to hit the music scene. The band consists of some of the most sought after professional musicians in the UK. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Their collective credits include working with artists such as the legendary Jack Jones, Dave Stewart, Gwen Stefani, Pixie Lott, The Proclaimers, Buddy Greco, The Drifters, Freak Power and Trevor Horn to name but a few. Alongside the fresh, charismatic vocal talents of Tom , this line-up is a force to be reckoned wit ... more

This Duo are part of a larger band - theTF Jazz Band, who have created one of the most versatile and engaging acts to hit the music scene. The band consists of some of the most sought after professional musicians in the UK. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East. Their collective credits include working with artists such as the legendary Jack Jones, Dave Stewart, Gwen Stefani, Pixie Lott, The Proclaimers, Buddy Greco, The Drifters, Freak Power and Trevor Horn to name but a few. Alongside the fresh, charismatic vocal talents of Tom , ... more

The sweet swinging music of this band is inspired by the great masters of manouche; Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli of Le Hot Club de France, the wild passion and humour of the Eastern European Gypsies - with an occasional nod toward contemporary themes of our time. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East.

The band offer a delicious line-up, featuring fiddle, saw, maccaferri style guitars, melodica and tuba. They are available for weddings, functions, festivals, outdoor events - in fact any special event you might have in ... 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. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events..

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. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

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. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East. 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 ... 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 the South East. 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 ... more

From sophisticated swing and smooth Latin to blues, soul and raunchy R & B this band can provide the right mix of music to create the atmosphere you require whatever type of event you are planning.

The usual combination is a trio featuring keyboards (including bass pedals), guitar, saxophone, although this can be augmented to a quartet including a very tasteful drummer. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events..

Formed in 2008, the DM Jazz Quartet are based on the south coast. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. 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 ... more

Led by Chris, an arranger and jazz composer based in Sussex. His quartet provide thoughtful and subtle variations on the jazz theme to encompass Bossa Nova, Swing, Be-bop, smooth grooves and cool jazz styles of Miles Davis’ golden era. Their repertoire contains literally thousands of jazz classics such as Summertime, Take 5, Fly Me To The Moon, It Ain’t Got That Swing and lots more from the American songbook. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East.

Chris is a trumpeter and pianist as well as being a band leader for 15 years. The ... more

Available in any instrument combination, this versatile group will suit any space and place. There quick and easy set up allows them to move from room to room and perform inside or outside, to always keep the music focused on your guests. The group's members are high in demand professional musicians, and have performed collectively at London, Cheltenham and Hamburg Jazz Festivals, Jazz @ Pizza Express Soho and Queen Elizebeth Hall. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East. Corporate bookings including The British Library, Milton Keynes ... 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 the South East 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.

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 South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

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Gemma and James have been building a reputation for high-quality jazz music for some years, and have now engaged the talents of some of London's finest musicians to form a flexible 3 to six piece band. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East.

The UB Band can do it all! - anything from the quietest of background piano music with or without vocals, to getting the party started on the dance floor with a funky six-piece band featuring pop and soul classics to really get the party started. And they can do it all in the same evening! ... more

The HW Jazz Quartet is a young and exciting group of professional jazz musicians led by the stunning vocal talent Hattie. Hattie is a rising star on the UK jazz scene and her voice has been described as beautiful, unique and soulful.

In this quartet Hattie is joined by graduates of the prestigious music colleges Trinity and Birmingham Conservatoire. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East. Together the group have a sound that is contemporary and classy, but with strong roots in the jazz tradition.

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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 ... more

This group offer the finest in unobtrusive ambient jazz music tailored to suit any occasion. In addition, if you are looking for more than just background music, however, the musicians take pleasure in offering you a wide selection of classic, swing and Latin jazz vocal ensembles to fill your dance floor. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

This band is available as a Duo, Trio, Quartet or Quintet. The basic line-up for the Quartet consists of guitar, piano, bass, sax or vocals.

Recapture the glamour of the golden age of the Las Vegas cabaret lounges with this fabulous live band. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East.

The legendary heavyweights of entertainment - Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peggy Lee, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Dean Martin, Andy Williams, Tony Bennett, Louis Prima, Judy Garland, Louis Armstrong, Matt Monro, Ray Charles, Elvis and, of course, The Rat Pack - will be saluted in a session with this great band.

Line-up can vary from 6- 8 and features Vocals, Keyboard, ... more

This band bring dance floor-filling salsa grooves and the swing, tightness and exceptional playing that come from an all- star band that's been together nearly a decade. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East. Led by trombonist/ composer Jonny, the band have had regular gigs at London's prestigious Jazz Café since 2000, as well as three 10-date Arts Council-sponsored UK tours at venues including Brighton's Dome, Glasgow's Buttermarket, Colchester and Norwich Arts Centres, Leeds' Wardrobe, plus festival appearances around Europe.
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The DS band is a UK-based Latin band bringing you a one-way ticket to the music of the Americas. The 11-piece lineup (2 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 brass, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive BIG BAND sound without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group, and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events.. With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, celebrating the diversity of cult ... more

Professional, experienced and constantly in demand for its vibrant performances, this Quintet has only one desire - to make your event a success. the South East is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

This fabulous group will swing its way through the repertoire of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’Cole, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Nina Simone which blends surprisingly well with the more contemporary sounds of Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones and Michael Bublé. Line-up consists of Male or Female vocals, Keyboard, ... more

The DS band is a UK-based Latin band bringing you a one-way ticket to the music of the Americas. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East. This groups is taken from their Big Band line up of (2 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 brass, piano and bass) and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos..With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, celebrating the diversity of cultures that arose out of the African Slave Trade, whilst focusing o ... more

Professional, experienced and constantly in demand for its vibrant performances, this Trio has only one desire - to make your event a success. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East.

This fabulous group - with its selection of songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond - will swing its way through the repertoire of Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’Cole, Fred Astaire, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Nina Simone which blends surprisingly well with the more contemporary sounds of Jamie Cullum, Norah Jones ... more

This great young band refreshes the parts other jazz bands cannot reach, brewing up an irresistible blend of hot tunes from the 1920s with a spoonful of charleston and more than a dash of fun. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events..

With a classic line-up of clarinet, trombone, banjo, double bass, drums and vocals, this highly entertaining band will set you on the sunny side of the street, whatever the weather!

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 ... 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. This Jazz Band is well known in the South East.

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 ... more

The BL Jazz band are a group of talented, seasoned musicians who are masters of their craft, having worked their whole lives in the professional music world of live music, touring and recording. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the South East. Peter is a founder member of the legendary progressive rock band King Crimson. Together with Al, they were part of the original Sixties set of musicians who came out of Bournemouth. This included Andy Summers of The Police and Robert Fripp of King Crimson. Al went on to play with Zoot Money (Georgie ... more

The CP Quintet offer the smooth sophisticated sounds of Jazz standards and contemporary Jazz. From ballads to swing, captivating music for your listening and dancing pleasure. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the South East from weddings to charity events.. The line up consists of Female vocal, Saxophone, Guitar, Double Bass and Drums.

The band are happy (and experienced) to play for all types of events from weddings product launches,corporate events, anniversaries, parties etc.

In addition they do offer the options of trio, quartet, quintet or sextet (with tru ... more