Jazz Bands: Oxfordshire - for your Event

This exciting Jazz Quintet create an atmosphere of pure style and energy by combining the passion of early Blues with the sophistication of Vintage Swing Jazz. Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Inspired by the intoxicating rhythms of Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club d’France coupled with the vocal genius of Billie Holiday, the band is fronted by Nicky - a dynamic female vocalist providing soulful performances throughout the set. As well as the magic of their music, the HC Band add visual elegance to any Wedding or Corporate event ... more

Judy has sung with a number of well known bands and made regular trips to America to sing in events such as the Sacramento Jubilee in 1999. She has sung alongside many eminent guests such as Humphrey Lyttelton, Acker Bilk, Pat Halcox, Roy Williams and Digby Fairweather to name just a few. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire. Her current band are all professional musicians with a wealth of talent between them.

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. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. 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 ... more

This jazz based trio, are :- Ray (Guitar) and Andrea (Vocals) and Mark (Bass), have combined their extensive and varied musical careers to create a smooth, easy listening sound moving effortlessly from a laid back Georgia to an upbeat How High The Moon. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Oxfordshire from weddings to charity events.. The band supported the RatPack, who were 'Back in Town' at London's Dorchester Hotel followed by a performance at The Stables, playing for Sir Johnny Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine.

The Trio are at ease playing everything from corporate eve ... more

This Quartet offer Vintage songs with a modern feel. The Quartet comprises of their professional, versatile, experienced jazz and blues singer, accompanied by piano, bass and drums. Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

Perfect for any event: functions, private parties, weddings, Christenings, balls, festivals etc. They cover many great jazz numbers, from Etta James' signature song 'At Last' to Frank Sinatra's favourite 'Fly me to the Moon'. There is something for everybody.

The SM Band are a Quartet playing Gypsy Jazz from the 1930s and 1940s very much in the style of the "Hot Clubs of France". They have appeared throughout the Midlands at many festivals, hotels and restaurants and for dance groups such as the Lindy Hop & Bilbao Dancers. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire. An atmospheric event with the Quartet will give you a delicious sense of nostalgia and an opportunity to sing and dance to some old classics like "Summertime" and "It don't mean a thing (if it aint got that swing)".

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This Quintet is perfect for small venues or maybe background music for a wedding or any intimate gathering. They have a huge repertoire including jazz standards and motown classics. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. The Quintet can blend in for the perfect ambient background for any
occasion or switch it up and have you guests dancing all night
long to great up tempo swing and those classic party motown
songs.

This talented group are also happy to play agreed requests
especially if it is for a first dance at a wedding ... more

The CP Quintet offer the smooth sophisticated sounds of Jazz standards and contemporary Jazz. From ballads to swing, captivating music for your listening and dancing pleasure. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Oxfordshire from weddings to charity events.. The line up consists of Female vocal, Saxophone, Guitar, Double Bass and Drums.

The band are happy (and experienced) to play for all types of events from weddings product launches,corporate events, anniversaries, parties etc.

In addition they do offer the options of trio, quartet, quintet or sextet (with tru ... more

The CP Trio offer the smooth sophisticated sounds of Jazz standards and contemporary Jazz. From ballads to swing, captivating music for your listening and dancing pleasure. The line up consists of Saxophone, Guitar and Double Bass. Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

The band are happy (and experienced) to play for all types of events from weddings product launches,corporate events, anniversaries, parties etc.

In addition they do offer the options of quartet (drums added), quintet (with vocalist or trumpet) or sextet (wit ... more

The SP Jazz Ensemble specialises in the French Swing of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, consisting of violin, guitars and double bass. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire. They can perform as a trio or a quartet.

Expect jazz and swing classics, all with the sounds of the streets of Paris! They perform music full of style, energy and infectious swing rhythm, perfect for weddings, functions, and corporate events

The SP Jazz Ensemble have performed internationally, from sell-out crowds at the Brecon Jazz Festival, to t ... 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 Oxfordshire.

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.

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

16 piece big band playing a wide range of music from Basie and Ellington to Pat Metheny for dancing or listening pleasure. Vocalist can be included if required. Themed events a possibility. Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area.

This jazz quartet was formed out of love for 'Swing' music and a desire to perform it for others. Their aim is to provide an intimate glimpse of some of the most memorable songs recorded. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire.

The quartet comprises piano, drums, double bass and male singer. Additional musicians are invited to perform for certain occasion s or venues if required or requested.

The Quartet specializes in events such as Wedding Receptions, Cocktail Parties and Jazz evenings, in fact, any event which requires t ... more

This talented jazz band offer a variety of different instruments allowing them to offer most forms of small-group jazz, including Ragtime, New Orleans & Dixieland, Swing and Behop. Instruments played include saxophone/clarinet/vocals, banjo/guitar, bass or sousaphone) and trumpet when a Quartet is required. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire.

NOTE: the sound clips are of the JSF Jazz Band playing as a Quartet, not a Trio.

Performing a broad selection of songs you'll know and love from the Swing era plus 1940's (with uniforms) – Five Star Swing from Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller through to songs like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown plus foot stomping Blues, Jive & Jazz. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Oxfordshire from weddings to charity events.. The band as shown here are a 5 piece band but they do perform as any size from four to seventeen-piece featuring at least three multi-instrumentalists / vocalists and lead by Chris & Simone Smith. This band have performed for Dame Vera Lynn, ... more

Classy jazz music performed by professional musicians and a fantastic singer. With a keen attention to detail, they play the classy and enjoyable sounds of Jazz, Bossa-Nova and Latin Jazz combined with smooth vocals and quality musicianship that will seamlessly integrate with your event.

The DA Jazz Trio is a jazz guitar group based in South East England. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire. 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 ... more

This Gypsy Jazz group are joined by Emily Dankworth. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. 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 ... 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 Jazz Band plays regularly in Oxfordshire from weddings to charity events..

The CC Trio features ballads from the Great American Songbook which are perfect for intimate, low-key settings, or they wi ... 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. Oxfordshire 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 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 Oxfordshire. 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 PS Jazz Band are one of the UK’s longest serving Jazz Bands, having started over 48 years ago, and performing across the UK and abroad. The Band’s membership has a pedigree 2nd to none, with players having performed with the likes of Cleo Lane, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennet, Mel Torme, Sarah Vaughan, Don Lucher, Humphrey Littleton and many more. An ideal Jazz Band for a wedding or party in Oxfordshire. With such an array of talent the Band’s repertoire can stretch from the 1920’s to Mainstream, Latin and Modern Jazz.

The Band has performed at fes ... more

This band stir up a wonderful evocative concoction of world grooves and  latin fever. They cross boundaries mixing up gypsy and latin rhythms  refusing to be labelled as any particular genre blending jazz, ethnic  groove and flamenco styles all underscoring memorable and original  melodic songs tinged with lyrical melancholy but always managing to  come out joyous and life affirming. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Oxfordshire from weddings to charity events..  

Embracing world sounds, the band seduce audiences who want more than  just latin rhythms. You can dance, you ... more

The MK Trio, with classic New York line-up of piano-double bass-drums, plays straight ahead jazz inspired by the music of writers Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin and the like who created what we know as "great American songbook". Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. The trio perform with great energy guaranteed to generate a "feelgood" atmosphere at your event.

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. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire. 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 ... 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 Oxfordshire. They perform a fantastic range of uplifting music to get you up on the dance floor and keep you there all night long!

Create the intimacy and romance of the swing era at your next party or event with the GW Swing Band. The Jazz Band plays regularly in Oxfordshire from weddings to charity events..

Available for private event bookings as a duo, trio or quartet, Gary and his band recreate swinging renditions of beautiful songs in ‘Rat Pack’ style whether for dancing or listening.

The Quartet also oplay Dixieland and Latin Jazz.The quartet is well suited for weddings, dances, corporate receptions, parties, 1940's events where high quality of music is appreciated.

This band formed from a desire to play music that has become "cool" again. The group perform swing and electro swing music mixed with a bit of blues and a few surprises along the way. Instrumental and vocal tunes combined with an effective blend of instruments and a quality performance gives the CH band a unique but cool sound. Experienced musicians and lively arrangements give the group a vibrant sound and the enjoyment of the genre is evident in every performance. Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. Classic tunes mixed with mo ... more

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

The ST Band are a high class jazz band based in London, with the finest musicians from across Europe. Oxfordshire 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 ... 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. This Jazz Band is well known in Oxfordshire. 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 ... more

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

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! ... more

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 Oxfordshire 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 ... more

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. Oxfordshire is within this Jazz Band’s local performance area. These performances have won them plaudits wherever they have played and led to an ever expandin ... more

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

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

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