Jazz Bands in Kensington for hire

The EG Jazz Quintet can provide mellow and sophisticated jazz standards from the great American songwriters such as Irving Berlin, Gershwin and Cole Porter, plus bossas and gentle Latin rhythms. Ideal for listening or to provide relaxed background music. When livelier more up beat music is required the quintet can play swing, jive and blues to get everyone onto their feet and dancing. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. All the musicians are professional and are highly regarded on the London jazz scene. All have accompanied well- ...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 Kensington.

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

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. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington.

While there, she met the pianist Gabriel, with whom she shared a great love of ...show 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. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events.. Together the group have a sound that is contemporary and classy, but with strong roots in the jazz tradition.

The band are very flexible an ...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

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. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington.

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 Kensington. 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 Kensington 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 ...show more

The DS band is a UK-based Latin band bringing you a one-way ticket to the music of the Americas. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. 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 ...show more

A super cool jazz/soul/funk and blues band. With music ranging from old school jazz swing to deep funk and soul numbers. With sultry smokin' vocals by Nicky, these guys are the perfect way to add a classy atmosphere to your party. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington. With a repertoire of over 400 songs between them and over 10 years of experience you won't get anything less than the best quality music entertainment around.

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. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington.

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!

Professional, experienced and constantly in demand for its vibrant performances, this Quintet has only one desire - to make your event a success. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events..

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, ...show 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. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They can also accommodate many other styles of jazz within reason, and are alway ...show more

Professional, experienced and constantly in demand for its vibrant performances, this Trio has only one desire - to make your event a success. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington.

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 ...show more

Be sure that you've got a big dance floor because you'll need it when this band start playing!. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington. 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.

This band was formed in 1999 by two friends who quickly attracted the finest young jazz talent in London. Their style is hard swinging Chicago jazz of the 1940's & 50's a la Eddie Condon and the band have carved out a polished reputation performing at jazz festivals and clubs in the UK. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events..

The band have recorded three successful albums and are currently working on a fourth. The band has performed at many jazz concert and festival venues including: Brecon Jazz Festival, 100 Club, Oxford Street ...show more

Anna is a French vocalist who specialises in Americana music. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. She offers an uplifting and romantic atmosphere, with repertoire including early jazz/swing, rock'n roll, folk, pop, country, soul/Motown, French songs and classic commercials. She is available as a solo musician, and with musicians as a duo up to a sextet. Prices here are for a quartet.

Her wide array of tonal colours and powerful soul-stirring voice coupled with her vibrant personality, professionalism and versatility, will sui ...show more

The BM Trio derive their influence from the music of Django Reinhardt and the great Gypsy Jazz tradition.

This acoustic trio is one of many variations based on the original Quintette du Hot Club de France (3 Guitars, Violin and Double Bass) which featured Django Reinhardt and Stefan Grappelli. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington.

The BM Trio infuse Gypsy Jazz with their own experience of many styles of music including jazz, classical, rock and pop to bring a sound that is enjoyable for all. Established in 2007 the Trio have ...show more

With over fifteen years of experience performing internationally, The SG Trio's personal and highly professional service is guaranteed to make any occasion memorable. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington. With a unique and versatile repertoire of jazz classics and even personalised requests, their music is joyful, light and entertaining in equal measure.

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. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events..

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! ...show more

Cool classic jazz standards in the style of Paul Desmond, Stan Getz and Ben Webster. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. The trio can play quiet unobtrusive background music or louder when appropriate.

As a band, this group's enthusiasm mixed with their skilled musicianship makes sure that their shows are well-coordinated exciting sets of Soul, Funk and Disco whilst also incorporating jazz and latin grooves sprinkled with unapologetic solos to full dancefloors. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington. The band is available as a 5 or 6 piece.

The band have worked individually on various live shows and recording sessions for: George Michael, Michael Ball, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Beyonce, Sony, Universal, BBC, ITV, Xfactor and Britain ...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

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 Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events..

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.

With a sound located somewhere between the Deep South and South Wales, the GL Band play the rootsiest honky-tonk, zydeco and R&B in London. They like nothing better than to play foot-stompin' tunes that you can dance the Texas polka to.

The GL Honkytonk/Blues Band regularly delight audiences of all ages with a variety of 1950s American hits. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. With a flexible line-up, they sound great as a duo, trio or quartet; the regular line up includes musicians who have worked alongside stars such as Van ...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. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington.

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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. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington.

This band is like no other band and has a totally unique sound and image! Combining swamp infested gypsy blues with wild guitar playing, voodoo vocals, latin american drum and trumpet grooves with rockabilly swing double bass and hooks that you can sing along to instantly, they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows around. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events..

The band attracts audiences beyond a specific genre, their music is accessible to anyone and this is part of what makes them so unique! They have ...show 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. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Their feelgood jazz and jazz/funk repertoire will lift your event from the mundane to the sublime when in the hands of a band that love their music with a passion!

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. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington. They perform a fantastic range of uplifting music to get you up on the dance floor and keep you there all night long!

The ER Trio has established itself on the Oxford jazz scene over the last four years with performances at the Oxford Jazz Festival, The Big Bang, Bibury Court and Joe's Restaurant as well as a number of weddings, private parties and functions.

As a vocal led trio, double bass and jazz guitar complete the musical line up that creates their beautifully understated interpretations of jazz standards. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events.. These performances have won them plaudits wherever they have played and led to an ever expandin ...show more

JG are a guitar led jazz trio whose style is influenced by the great west coast jazz musicians of the 50’s and 60’s. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They play a cool, swinging style of jazz perfectly suited for events which need some light entertainment to create a fun, chilled vibe.

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 Kensington. 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 ...show more

The JF Jazz Quartet is an exciting group of 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. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington. 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 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 Kensington from weddings to charity events..

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. Kensington is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. 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 ...show more

The DA Jazz Trio is a jazz guitar group based in South East England. This Jazz Band is well known in Kensington. They play with either a vocalist, allowing the full range of jazz standards; or a violin, for the classic "hot club" fiery jazz sound. The group takes influence from both the European gypsy guitar style of Django Reinhardt and the dramatic emotion of South American music. They set a classy, romantic, or upbeat tone to any occasion, and will adapt to fit parties, gallery exhibitions and restaurants, as well as weddings and conc ...show more

This Gypsy Jazz group are joined by Emily Dankworth. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Kensington. The group takes influence from both the European gypsy guitar style of Django Reinhardt, and the dramatic emotion of South American music. They set a classy, romantic, or even frantic tone to any occasion. This can be adapted to fit parties, gallery exhibitions, restaurants, as well weddings and concerts.

Emily is granddaughter to Dame Cleo Laine and the late Sir John Dankworth. She has performed live at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, The Barbic ...show more

Recapture the glamour of the golden age of the Las Vegas cabaret lounges with this fabulous live band. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Kensington from weddings to charity events..

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, ...show more