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Jazz/Swing
Hire Jazz/Swing live music for your wedding reception, product launches, dinner dance events, birthday parties, garden parties, our jazz musicians perform all over the U.K. and internationally.
Guide to hire a Jazz/Swing band
Whether you require Traditional/Dixieland band or a black tie jazz or swing band for a champagne reception or a Dinner party Charm Music offers a wide selection of band line-ups depending upon your occasion.
For background music or a smaller party we recommend our Duo's, Trio's or Quartets.
Select the line-up that suits your requirements
Usually playing either 3 x 40 minutes or 2 x 60 minutes, though we will be as flexible as possible to fit in with your event.
Most of our jazz and swing bands are happy to play outdoors where practical during a champagne reception provided they are adequately protected from the elements (including sunshine) and it is safe to do so e.g. power sources are protected, level surfaces etc.
Depending on the line-up and access it usually takes most jazz and swing bands about 40 minutes to set up but they like to aim to arrive an hour and a half before a performance giving plenty of time to set up and change before playing..
For wedding receptions, bands will normally set up once speeches are completed and the room is being cleared
Hullabaloo
A commotion is exactly what this band will cause! With a blend of jazz, jive, swing, and an original twist on pop, Hullabaloo are an ideal band for any occasion.
The Jazz Dynamos
Whether you need a black tie quartet or Dinner Jazz, a band to provide up market Rock 'n Roll and Classic pop, or anything in between, The Jazz Dynamos have the experience, attitude and understanding to come up with the goods.
The KF Rat Pack Band
With players drawn from the cream of British Jazz musicians, expertly lead by one of the UK's premier Rat Pack Singers, this band is the hottest Rat Pack Band in town.
First choice of both celebrities and exclusive party planners alike, they're a treat for any fan of The Rat Pack.
Val Kelly Duo
Val Kelly is a musical chameleon, whose repertoire stretches from rock, pop, soul, blues to Jazz.
With over 1500 gigs to her credit, she is a superb singer/entertainer who has performed throughout UK, Europe and as far a field as S.E Asia – from intimate restaurant settings, clubs & pubs, private functions to large summer festivals.
Sophie Garner
Sophie is a highly experienced singer and songwriter. She has performed at literally hundreds of jazz clubs, festivals and concerts across England, Europe and the Middle East.
‘Sophie sings with a real voice it addresses you directly and breathes life into every song’
The Observer
The Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble / Charleston Charlies
Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble presents The Charleston Charlies! Playing popular hits from the roaring 1920s. Enjoy this visit to an era of wonderful nonsense, quirky original music and cheerful entertainment. Let's misbehave!
Kidnapped by aliens from the Savoy ballroom in 1929, the Charleston Charlies reappeared on the streets of Manchester in 2007 having aged not one jot, still playing their infectious and quirky 1920's hits.
Love us or laugh at us, you'll have to dance to us! Our affectionate 1920's pastiche delights and delects its way through an era of prohibition.
Chip Jenkins
Chip's onstage charisma, and seductive appeal have not gone unnoticed by HRH Prince Albert of Monaco and Roger Moore; she's had them on the edge of their seats! Her musical and visual style has been influenced by several years living in Paris and Monaco.
The Swing Set
Live music performed to this standard just can™t be beaten for creating an electric atmosphere at your event! The Swing Set comprises some of London's most in-demand young jazz musicians, all of whom have a background in either London West End shows, The Guildhall School of Music, The Royal Academy Of Music or the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Steve Pert Swing Show
Steve Pert Superb Jazz/Swing Big Band or 'One Man Show' for any occasion.
Steve Pert is the most exciting talent to hit the entertainment scene for many a year. His unique style and versatility is a sure fire winner.
The Steve Pert Swing band - an exciting Jazz/Swing band available for any social event.
The Steve Pert Multi-Tribute Show - a 'one man show' featuring tributes from Robbie Williams, Tina Turner and Pavarotti to The Rat Pack, Michael Bublé, Tony Bennett and more!
Saxgoddess
Rosemary is a phenomenal sax player who is ideal to hire for slick, sophisticated background music at weddings, corporate events & parties.
Her repertoire covers funky jazz, freestyle, pop, soul & blues, played on tenor sax over high quality backing tracks
The Vanguard Jazz Quartet
The Flying Ties
The Flying Ties came together through a love of playing great music and having fun.
We add a gentle twist to standard covers and our repertoire includes music such as 1920's jazz, up to modern day pop and rock.
We inject a little samba, a twist of latin and dash of hot club into a range of material.
Have us for an afternoon brunch or an evening of toe-tapping, hip wiggling fun-n-frolics.