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Swing City
Swing City have the line-up and repertoire to get feet tapping and put smiles on faces. A unique blend of great songs and instrumentals from dinner jazz to Rat Pack to funky pop, all delivered with style and enthusiasm... more >>

from £1800

Brazil Connection
Brazil Connection bring the irresistible rhythms and beautiful melodies of the wonderful tradition of samba and choro to life in an evening of sensational acoustic music and song... more >>

from £450

Pink Flamingo
Pink Flamingo is made up of charismatic vocalist Mark Jennett, sultry saxophonist Rachel Musson, the cool Christian Miller on guitar and the tightly tuned groove engine of Rachel McLeod on double bass and drummer Michael Caratti... more >>

from £600

The JP Trio
The JP trio play relaxing, tasteful jazz standards, latin sambas and gentle ballads for all sorts of settings. Available either as a vocal/guitar duo or vocal/guitar/bass trio... more >>

from £425 (for duo)

Ol Blue Eyes Is Back
"The voice" is back! If you want the sound, sophistication and charisma of the chairman of the board there is only one man who can deliver like Francis Albert himself. Steve is undoubtedly the best exponent of the Sinatra voice... more >>

from £400

AJL Trio
Since 1995, the AJL Trio have been supplying superb live jazz, modern jazz and latin jazz standards/classics for weddings, birthdays, corporate events and all kinds of special occasions in London and the home counties UK. Also available as a duo, quartet and quintet with female vocalist... more >>

from £350

For background music during dinners and cocktails and/or post dinner dancing we can provide Jazz Groups in a variety of line-ups (from solo swing tribute shows through to 13-piece big bands) covering a range of styles; dixieland, swing, jump jive through to cool modern jazz. We can also provide solo jazz Pianists and solo Guitarists perfect for wedding breakfasts & receptions. All groups are available nationwide unless otherwise indicated.

Alice, piano/vocals
Alice is a highly talented singer and pianist and has taken on a series of succesful residencies at prestigious hotels and bars after graduating from the London College of Contemporary Music with Distinction in 2005... more >>

from £275

Neil, solo piano
Neil has extensive experience playing with orchestras and bands, as well as for weddings and top hotels. Neil can play to a wide audience and is comfortable performing everything from classical music through to contemporary popular and easy listening to jazz... more >>

from £225

Kairos
Kairos are a world-class jazz quartet, experienced in playing at weddings, private parties and corporate functions. Endlessly versatile, they are able to play requests and adapt to different requirements whether it be subtle background jazz, or a full-on rock n'roll party set! more >>

from £900

Jamm, piano/vocals or solo piano
Available to perform at your event, show, party, commitment, wedding, reception or any other special occasion you may have in mind, Jamm's style is limitless and he will cater the entertainment to suit your event, with endless possibilities in style and repertoire... more >>

from £275

Capital Swing
Capital Swing peform the repertoire of the classic American songbook made popular by Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Fred Astaire, Nina Simone. Songs by Michael Buble, Norah Jones and Jamie Cullum will also feature. An exciting and superbly presented band... more >>

from £850

Andrea Pattison Group (north)
Andrea and her group can be seen and heard in restaurants all over the North East. The group can provide various permutations of the band from a simple jazz duo (piano & voice) to a full 6-piece band with brass and is also available as an instrumental trio (piano, bass and drums), ideal for background music at weddings, restaurants, hotel functions and corporate events... more >>

from £450

Strictly Sinatra
Freddie has performed as Frank Sinatra at various prestigious venues and on TV, both at home and abroad. His TV appearances include ITV ‘Stars In Their Eyes’, Spanish Stars in their eyes (UK guest singer) Chanell 5 ‘Night fever’ performing as ‘Frank Sinatra’ more >>

from £500

Fascinating Rhythm
Manhattan-style jazz group, specialises in the well-known jazz songs from the 1920s and 1930s written by the Gershwin brothers, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and others, and made popular by Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole and Sinatra... more >>

from £800

Cool Mood
Whether you require cool, calm and unobtrusive ballads by the duo, or lively,swinging jazz standards, toe tapping funky grooves by the full quintet line-up, Cool Mood promise to deliver with professionalism, style and panache! more >>

from £400

Slick City Jazz Stompers
The Slick City Jazz Stompers play early jazz in the traditional New Orleans style. Their extensive repertoire features classics by the likes of Bix Beiderbecke, King Oliver and Louis Armstrong alongside jazz standards from the great American Songbook. Available in various line-ups from a trio through to a 7-piece, to suit all budgets... more >>

from £375

Andrea Mann
A smoky-voiced singer of timeless jazz standards, bossa nova and more, available in a variety of line-ups from a duo through to full quintet... more >>

from £425

Mr Swing
13-piece dance orchestra playing dance music from the radio broadcasts of the 30's, through the Glenn Miller sound of the 40's and on to the “Rat Pack” days of the 50's and beyond. Yorkshire based... more >>

from £1375

Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble
Jazz with a glint in it's eye! Oscar performs the hits and popular music of the 1940's with his all star band of virtuoso swingers: double bass, piano, sax, drums and vocals/trumpet - for your dancing, listening and party fun... more >>

from £750

Andy Page
Andy specialises in the music of Frank Sinatra but his voice remains versatile and his vast repertoire comfortably caters to all tastes, from the music of the 50's through to the present day, taking in such artists as Robbie Williams, George Michael and Elton John along the way... more >>

from £400

Ian Price
Ian performs Rat Pack classics as well as a few modern tunes in the swing style, a la Paul Anka. He has over 30 years singing and entertainment experience, in fields as diverse as musical theatre, pop, rock, soul, cabaret and even opera... more >>

from £350

The Charleston Charlies
Oscar Bernhardt presents his new band: The Charleston Charlies! Playing popular hits from roaring 20s. Enjoy this visit to an era of wonderful nonsense, quirky original music and cheerful entertainment. Lets misbehave! more >>

from £800

Jim, piano/vocals or solo piano
Outstanding piano/vocalist with a wide-ranging repertoire and also able to perform to backing tracks for more upfront entertainment... more >>

from £225

Nabarro Duo (north)
Laid-back jazz duo, perfect for receptions, dinners and parties. Fronted by The fabulous tone of Emma Nabarro belies the influence of the 'great' jazz singers of the 20th century, not least the fabulous Ella. Available as a duo with either guitar or piano, as a trio with bass and guitar/piano, or as a quartet with bass, drums and guitar/piano... more >>

from £425

Dan
Dan is a tasteful young guitarist with a passion for the music of the great American songbook. Dan performs a range of classic jazz repertoire from such artists as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and many more... more >>

from £200

Preiss/Kalonaris Duo
Jonathan Preiss and Stefano Kalonaris together form a dynamic and exciting acoustic guitar duo, with a repertoire drawing on their rich expertise in jazz, classical music, Brazilian music and other styles... more >>

from £450 for duo

Smoke
London's hottest new double act are raising the temperature with sultry vocals and silky smooth piano. Their mix of soulful covers, smokey jazz ballads and some playful musical theatre numbers set a high class ambience... more >>

from £400

Night & Day
Versatile guitar/voice duo, with optional bass player. Jazz, Samba and Soul classics with some contemporary favourites (Estelle and Britney Spears, no less) thrown in for good measure... more >>

from £325

The Voice - A Tribute To The Rat Pack
PJ King performs a covers show to The Rat Pack; upbeat swing from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin and Michael Buble, alongside timeless love songs and ballads... more >>

from £375

Bob Kemp (north)
Swing classics, re-discovered for a new generation by Robbie Williams and performed by top UK vocalist and big band singer Bob Kemp with all the style and panache of the original era. There's an extra live element too, with selected trumpet solos from Bob! more >>

from £425

Steve Bennett
Steve is equally at home crooning the rat pack favourites as he is the big ballads and dance classics. His act is sophisticated, polished and above all he connects well with his audience... more >>

from £350

Swing Thing
Dominic brings the songs of the greatest names such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy davis Jr, Bobby Darin and many more onto the stage with his tribute to the Rat Pack and swing... more >>

from £350

Julian
Julian is both classically trained and self taught in jazz piano, and brings wealth of experience to each performance. more >>

Tom Winn
Solo singer with a vast repertoire spanning swing/rat pack, 50s/60s classics and is even able to perform a Johnny Cash tribute show... more >>

from £300

Jules
London-based guitarist Jules has performed all around the world and has mastered a large range of material across a number of styles including Jazz, Flamenco, Latin and African music... more >>