Jazz Bands in the Mendips for hire

The PR Quartet are a jazz quartet made up of tenor saxophone, piano, bass and drums from Somerset. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They play a range of jazz standards, blues and funk tunes for wedding, private parties, cafes, bars and larger live music events.

Their saxophonist, Paul, has years of experience from setting up a student funk band while at uni, to playing gigs throughout the south east of England including at the 144 Jazz Club in Rochester. He is now living in Somerset and playing with local big bands and part ...show more

The EJ Jazz Band performs songs from the Great American Songbook. Eileen’s vocal’s range from strong and passionate to delicate and intimate while the backing is smooth and sophisticated. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips. All members of the band are professional musicians who have studied music at degree level.

The band has played at many weddings, parties, functions and corporate events. Their previous clients include: Coutts Bank, The Bath Festival, Bristol Zoo as well as many restaurants and jazz clubs throughout the ...show more

This sassy jazz band will take you back to the era when jazz was all the rage - playing classics from the 20s,30s, and 40’s with some modern twists. The theatrical styling, paired with Fifi’s great vocals, are sure to get you Hot-cats up on your feet. Having performed at a number of vintage shows, this band are great for any event…… don’t miss out!

12 years of experience and showmanship leaves this professional trio well versed at taking the audience on a journey. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events.. The hot-club style outfit travels through desert caravans, Mediterranean vibes and 40s swing-dance halls, depending on where the crowd, and the band, want to go!

Their fresh sound and variety of instruments and rhythms keeps any audience interested. Gypsy Jazz, classic songs, mellow clarinet tones, and driving Bari sax, all under pinned by the tight swing of vibrant guitar an ...show more

Formed originally in 2000 this band have already made a huge impact with their exuberant blend of jump jive and swing dance music. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Hailed by ‘The Stage’ magazine as “one of Britain’s best ever party bands”, they have enjoyed great success at dance clubs and venues throughout this country and are building a loyal following amongst the jivers of Northern Europe.

The band’s music carries echoes of the great Louis Prima and Louis Jordan and they combine the energy of early rhythm and blues with ...show more

The Al Jazz Trio are an experienced trio and one of the coolest bands around! From background dinner jazz, to up-beat songs, the trio can tailor a set list to suit any client's needs. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips. With a wealth of experience playing for prestigious clients across the UK, the AL Jazz Trio will add a pleasant and sophisticated atmosphere to any event. Previous clients include the Defence Academy of The United Kingdom, BBC, the Manor House, ExCel London & Cardiff Museum. Led by saxophonist, Carlo, who is compl ...show more

This Trio plays regularly at Jazz Clubs, corporate functions, weddings and other events. Their leader Mike has been playing guitar since he was 13 and has played with jazz, dance and rock bands, and cabaret backing bands. He is supported in the Trio by string bass and drums. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips. The Trio can be joined by a vocalist if desired - there would be extra cost for this option.

The Trio play regularly at a number of jazz clubs, and have also performed at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britai ...show more

This all-female band won hearts and popular acclaim around the counry at various clubs and Festivals. Their latest line-up features Debbie on(drums, tenor and alto sax, vocals, Gabriele (piano, vocals) and Rachel (guitar, banjo, vibes, vocals), Zoe (reeds, vocals) now heads this band, and Isabel (bass) completes the line-up. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events..

The Band is available as a Trio, Quartet or Quintet.

Always something going on, this band generates plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and is highly popular at j ...show more

The Band in their 6 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Line-up includes trombone/guitar, clarinet/teno ...show more

The Band, in their 4 piece lineup, play jazz inspired by the music of the "classic" interwar years, with a creative energy that has become its hallmark. The band's skill, originality and phenomenal swing have excited audiences in clubs, theatres, dance halls and festivals throughout Europe, including those at the Edinburgh International Jazz Festival. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips.

The musicians are all well known, experienced and highly respected members of their profession. Most of them are also associated with their ac ...show more

The Band plays 'Old School' Rhythm & Blues featuring the music of Ray Charles, Van Morrison, Georgie Fame, Little Walter, Aretha Franklin, Louis Jordon, Wilson Picket and The Blues Brothers to name but a few. The band features great musicians including an impressive three piece Horn Section, Keyboards, Guitar, Double Bass, Drums and cool male and female singers. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips. The band’s musical style ensures everyone will get up and dance to one swinging band. The band members wear suits with the ladies in f ...show more

If it's a party you want, then this could be the band for you. They present a humorous, high energy set featuring the music of Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima that was all the rage in the 1940's and early 1950's. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events..

The six piece band faithfully recreate a whole host of classic jump jive hits that had people rocking and rolling in the aisles years before Rock and Roll had been invented and the evenings is guarenteed to go with a swing.

Line-up is guitar, bass guitar,drums, saxop ...show more

This is a jazz trio led by Philip on piano plus bass and drums or sax, playing Jazz standards and Latin Jazz. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. They are the perfect choice for parties, weddings and events in Dorset and the surrounding area.

Philip is a South African born pianist whose international career has included playing at Ronnie Scotts though he is equally at home in intimate settings such as the plush surroundings of London’s Lanesborough Hotel. His playing has been described as ‘enjoyable, easy swinging’ playing and ...show more

A jazz band which recreates the hit tunes of the Trad jazz boom of the 50s and 60s. Songs include 'Midnight in Moscow', 'Green leaves of summer' and 'Petite Fleur'.

The NJS Trio are a group of four professional musicians from the south led by Sarah on sax, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well known jazz favourites and more obscure choices. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips. Often billed as ‘Count Basie to Carole King’, the band enjoy a wide repertoire and appeal to audiences of all ages.

All musicians have worked on the music scene for many years appearing at a number of Jazz ...show more

The NJS Quartet are a group of four professional musicians from the south led by Sarah on sax, flute, clarinet and vocals. The band share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well known jazz favourites and more obscure choices. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events.. Often billed as ‘Count Basie to Carole King’, the band enjoy a wide repertoire and appeal to audiences of all ages.

All musicians have worked on the music scene for many years appearing at a number of Ja ...show more

Sophisticated 1930s style vocal jazz for any occasion, large or small featuring Cate - one the UK's finest jazz singers. Cate's swinging trio is made up of vocals with piano and double bass. The trio includes some of the UK's top players who have worked with most of Britain’s finest jazz musicians, including Acker Bilk, Stacey Kent, Humphrey Lyttelton and George Melly. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

The CC Trio features ballads from the Great American Songbook which are perfect for intimate, low-key settings, or they wi ...show more

The JM band play a lively mixture of swing, jazz and dance music and even a bit of early Rock & Roll. You'll hear plenty of favourites plus some unexpected numbers all given their irresistible swing treatment. The band's amazing female vocalist will beguile you with her beautiful tone, shock you when she growls and delight you with her wonderful interpretation of songs you know and love. The band creates the essential rhythm and solos for a complete jazz and dance experience.

If you want fun, ...show more

The FS Band perform a range of music including Swing, music from the 1940s, Motown and Blues. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips. From Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller through to songs like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown plus foot stomping Blues, Jive & Jazz, they are the perfect group for your party! The band quoted here are a trio (photos show larger bands) but they do perform as any size from four to seventeen-piece. They can also offer a 1940s themed band in uniforms, please ask for details!

The AC Jazz Band are a four piece traditional jazz band playing in the New Orleans style which would still be recognised by the early exponents of the music. It is the style of jazz that was the musical accompaniment to social functions, music that can be danced to or just for listening. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events.. The tunes, mainly from the 1900's, to 1940's, include well known ones like All of Me, Tuxedo Junction, Avalon, Honeysuckle Rose, and Bye Bye Blackbird. The instruments are not dependent on electricity which mea ...show more

The DL Jazz Quartet is one of the region's leading jazz bands. Dutch, the leader of the quartet, plays saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet and also does the vocals. With him are guitar, bass and drums. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. A female vocalist/sax player can be added to make this band a quintet. Their repertoire is vast, exceeding some 800 pieces.

The Quartet play frequently across the whole spectrum of jazz venues; festivals, clubs, hotels and private functions in the Midlands, UK and further afield.

The JT Jazz Band are accomplished musicians who can adapt quickly to the environment in which they are playing. They can provide background music or take centre stage. Sometimes people get the urge to get up and dance to themusic, so they are flexible enough to extend pieces and play danceable tunes. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips. The band are popular with younger clients who enjoy blues based guitar solos and older clients who will be familiar with some of the standards in their repertoire. They are quick to learn new music ...show more

The ADB Latin Band is a female fronted six piece band which specialises in Latin Jazz. They can provide stylish background music or upbeat entertainment for the main event. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips. The band have appeared on BBC radio and comprise a talented line up of experienced music professionals. They perform classic bossa novas, sambas and pop songs by the Great Brazilian song writers such as Jobim, Menescal and Pereira in the native Portuguese language. This band add glamour and sophistication to any occasion.

The band play as a 6 to 10 piece band. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events.. This full band comprises nine professional musicians, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. The band was formed while three of its members were serving in the Royal Marines, and was augmented with "civies" when the three de-mobbed.

The Band can be guaranteed to make a successful contribution to any occasion, be it a corporate function, product launch, masonic ladies' festival, a wedding or a birthday party.

The line-up of the band is Trombone and Lead ...show more

With their blend of Jazz, Swing and Latin The 'RM Jazz band can provide stylish background music or upbeat entertainment for the main event. The band have had their music played on BBC Jazz radio and features a talented line up of experienced music professionals. They pride themselves on providing a classy rendition of classic tracks made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett. The RM Band add sophistication to any occasion.

The AT Jazz Band are an ensemble who regularly perform for functions/events at venues like Randolph Hotel, National History Museum, Bodleian Libraries and Ashmolean Museum, as well at numerous community events. The musicians have been featured on BBC Radio Oxford. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips. Their sax player studied jazz at Leeds College of Music and Birmingham Conservatoire. He has played with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Glen Miller Memorial Orchestra, in addition to Glastonbury and Royal Festival Hall. Their p ...show more

This is a vibrant and energetic jazz quartet comprising of experienced professional musicians, playing a wide variety of their interpretations of jazz standards (swing, Latin, bebop),cool jazz, The Great American Song Book, contemporary jazz and funk. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips.

The band have played at many restaurants, bars and functions. The Tomcats have the ideal sound to make a great atmosphere at any function, event or party.

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

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 ...show more

The ST Band are a high class jazz band based in London, with the finest musicians from across Europe. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

The ST Jazz Band play a mixture of contemporary renditions of many great jazz tunes, as well as non-jazz tunes that have been given a swinging makeover. Added to this is the classical touch of cellist Stefano Matteucci which helps to create a unique and highly sophisticated sound that will set the perfect mood for any event.

The ST Jazz Band can provide the suitable entertainment for all ...show more

The MB Jazz Trio play music from the early jazz period through to the Great American Songbook. The band was formed in 2012 after playing together for 20 years or so in other bands. They wanted to take the jazz band format and rework it to keep the best elements but be more polished, flexible about a broader range of tunes and appeal to a wider audience including people who are not jazz fans. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips.

The band play well-loved tunes at volumes to suit with just the right tempos for listening and dancin ...show more

The MB Jazz Band play music from the early jazz period through to the Great American Songbook. The band was formed in 2012 after playing together for 20 years or so in other bands. They wanted to take the jazz band format and rework it to keep the best elements but be more polished, flexible about a broader range of tunes and appeal to a wider audience including people who are not jazz fans. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips.

The band play well-loved tunes at volumes to suit with just the right tempos for listening and danci ...show more

This is an exciting group of 3 professionally trained jazz musicians., whose training led them to study with some of the worlds greatest players and study the true traditions of Jazz. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events.. Their three piece band needs around 3 metres by 4 metres to set up in, and access to a power source. Their love of the Swing era and particularly the Rat Pack repertoire has led them to put their own stamp on repertoire from artists such as; Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior, Nat King Cole, Billy Holi ...show more

This band are smooth, swinging Jazz group that showcases the breadth of talent and flair amongst the musicians. This repertoire can be tailor made for any occasion and features the tantalising charisma and amazing voice of Laura Collins. the Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. All performances incorporate a vast array of genres and all pieces are reinterpreted with personality and originality.

Line up comprises of sax/flute, vocals, trumpet, bass, piano & drums.

Smaller or larger bands can be arranged.

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

The NR Swing Band play fantastic good-time music from the 40s onwards. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in the Mendips. They are great at getting a crowd up and dancing and singing along with classics such as Reet Petite, Minnie The Moocher, Flip Flop and Fly, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend and other swinging classics.

The NR Swing Band specialize in weddings, parties and many other functions. They wear zoot suits, retro ties and wing tip shoes.

They use only high quality equipment, provide a 600 watt PA (loud enough for most priva ...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. The Jazz Band plays regularly in the Mendips from weddings to charity events.. They perform a fantastic range of uplifting music to get you up on the dance floor and keep you there all night long!

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 Mendips is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

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The KH Jazz Band is a full time professional Swing & Party band specialising in Weddings & private entertainment. Top class musicians, wonderful vocals, slick dance steps and smooth patter make this great band a must for any event. This Jazz Band is well known in the Mendips. The KH band is fully self contained with state of the art sound & lighting. This band can offer a Swing/Jazz set for the first half of your wedding or event followed by a livelySoul & Party set.

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 Mendips. 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 ...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