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Swing City: A tribute to Frank Sinatra
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 £1900

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 £475 for duo

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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 £650
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)
Rat Pack & Swing Singers                                                                                            
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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
All Jazz Live - Trio/Quartet (South)
Since 1995, the musicians of 'All Jazz Live' 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... more >>

from £325
For background music during dinners and cocktails and/or post dinner dancing we can provide jazz groups in a variety of line-ups (trios to septets) covering a range of styles; dixieland, swing, jump jive through to cool modern jazz. Our Rat_Pack singers are able to perform as a solo act to playback, as a duo with piano, a quartet or, for the ultimate in live jazz, a Big_Band. We can also provide solo jazz Pianists, perfect for wedding breakfasts & receptions. All groups are available nationwide unless otherwise indicated.
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Alice, piano/vocals (London)
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 £225
Neil, pianist (South)
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 £200
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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 £850
Jamm, pianist
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 £215
Simply Swing
Simply 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 £950
Andrea Pattison Group
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 £400
James Grant
Branded “The best voice this side of the Atlantic”… by the BBC conductor Greg Francis. James is one of the foremost jazz/swing vocalists in the world and has superb charisma and stage presence to match... more >>

from £375
The Gershwin Gang
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 £850
Rio Jazz
Enchanting duo/trio from Brazil playing the best of celebrated songwriters such as Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Vinicius de Moraes. Highly regarded in Brazilian circles and residents at Guanabana... more >>

from £425
Silk Street Seven
Silk Street 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 £580
The Mina Morgans
Brighton-based 4-piece performing an eclectic mix of cover versions ranging from 1930's swing standards and jazz ballads through to classic rock'n'roll and contemporary chart hits. Expect quirky cover versions and reworkings of lost classics... more >>

from £950

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 £800

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 £375

Jazz & Swing                                                                                                                                                                     
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 Charlston 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
Outstanding piano/vocalist with a wide-ranging repertoire and also able to perform to backing tracks for more upfront entertainment... more >>

 

 

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