14 JANUARY 2021 (Updated 27 APRIL 2023)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 3 minutes
In this blog post, we'll list out the 7 most popular jazz bands for weddings and events in London on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings for 2023 and 2024
London is home to some of the finest jazz bands for hire in Europe...bands that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.
You'll see that there is a good range of jazz and swing styles and that many of the jazz bands offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable.
Jazz bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Here's the list of the 7 best jazz bands in London for 2023...
1. Hot Swing
2. The Jazz Dukes
3. On The Rocks Jazz Band
4. Buona Notte Jazz Band
5. The London Gypsy Jazz Band
6. Crescent City Jazz Band
7. The Dapper Chaps
So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand jazz bands for hire in London this year...
1. Hot Swing
Average booking price: £2,730 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
Hot Swing are the all singing, all swinging heart of the party, getting everyone on the dance floor to Lindy hop, Jive and boogie the night away.
With stunning three-part harmonies, scorching horns lines and a rip-roaring rhythm section, Hot Swing hark back to the Golden Age of Swing with music from the likes of Benny Goodman, Louis Prima and Louis Jordan to name but a few.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at The Marylebone Hotel on Welbeck Street, London.
Not to be held back, they have also turned their considerable talents to reworking songs from the modern era, transforming dance and pop hits from the 21st century into swing classics!
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With the successful release of their debut album, headline performances at festivals including Love Supreme Jazz Festival and stages around the world, Hot Swing are ready and able to mix it up with the best of them!
Featuring the finest musicianship from some of the countries best young jazz musicians, Hot Swing are a sure fire hit with everyone from those pesky kids of today, to the good old fashioned old timers!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
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2. The Jazz Dukes
Average booking price: £1,735 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
The Jazz Dukes are one of London's finest Jazz & Swing bands for hire. Available for bookings in London, across the UK and abroad at events ranging from weddings and parties to corporate events and awards nights.
From background dinner/drinks music to upbeat classics that will fill the dance floor, they have got it all covered! This line-up is made up of in-demand London jazz musicians who have performed at Ronnie Scotts, Buckingham Palace, The Royal Albert Hall and The Barbican.
As well as being selected as the House Band for The National Restaurant Awards 2018, The Jazz Dukes have performed at the UK’s most exclusive venues and abroad for events in Athens, Mallorca, Norway, The French Alps, Switzerland and many more.
Offering a variety of different band options from Trio to Quartet to the full 5-Piece band, they can tailor the line-up to your event!
Specialising in Jazz and Swing from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and The Rat Pack, their repertoire also includes Soul, Rock n' Roll Motown, Pop and post-modern arrangements meaning they are extremely versatile, and possibly the finest jazz band London has to offer.
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3. On The Rocks Jazz Band
Average booking price: £2,950 - £9,950 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
On The Rocks Jazz Band is a top-class collective of London's finest jazz musicians.
Whether it's an instrumental trio, a vocally fronted 10 piece jazz ensemble or perhaps a solo saxophonist that you're looking for, On The Rocks Jazz Band is just what you're looking for.
Inspired by classic swing and jazz, On The Rocks Jazz Band will serve you some of the greatest jazz covers of all time, as well as some postmodern jukebox, inspired hits.
With their vast and varied repertoire, On The Rocks Jazz Band will have the perfect song for every occasion, big or small.
This talented band has years of industry experience and frequently performs across the country at weddings, private parties and corporate events.
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If you love all things vintage, On The Rocks Jazz Band is the perfect choice for you, with the classy renditions of some of your favourite jazz and swing hits, as well as some contemporary tunes.
Always dressed to the nines, On The Rocks Jazz Band will have the elegance and style needed to add that extra spark to your event.
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4. Buona Notte Jazz Band
Average booking price: £1,344 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
Buona Notte Jazz Band are an Anglo-Italian vintage jazz band with a unique sound that brings to their audiences a taste of la dolce vita with their modern twist on vintage, classic Italian songs, gypsy-jazz, swing and jazz standards in English and Italian.
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5. The London Gypsy Jazz Band
Average booking price: £1,000 - £2,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
The London Gypsy Jazz Band is a professional gypsy jazz & swing quartet founded in 2017.
They have been active in the UK's music scene performing in various jazz clubs, bringing traditional swing and pop numbers on stage delivered with unique style and a cheerful attitude that keeps the attention of the listener from the first to the last song.
Their traditional line up and sound makes them a perfect fit for dance events and vintage parties.
The London Gypsy Jazz Band were recently booked on FixTheMusic to perform at a product launch in Soho Square, London.
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6. Crescent City Jazz Band
Average booking price: £1,933 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
Crescent City Jazz Band are a New Orleans style jazz band for hire in London.
Their infectious foot-stomping live shows have taken the London vintage scene by storm, quickly establishing them as the band that most accurately evokes the bold, brassy, blues-infused spirit of 1920s New Orleans jazz.
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7. The Dapper Chaps
Average booking price: £1,388 (as of May 2023)
Location: London, UK
The Dapper Chaps are a stylish jazz trio putting their spin on the hits of today alongside the all-time greats of years gone by.
We regularly perform at weddings, parties and corporate events in London and internationally.
So if you're looking to hire the finest swing trio London has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with us.
The group, which consists of trumpet, guitar/vocals and double bass, regularly performs all over the UK, overseas and at the hottest London jazz venues including the legendary Ronnie Scotts, 606 Jazz Club, The Jazz Cafe, Pizza Express Jazz Club and at Prohibition era/Great Gatsby-themed swing events.
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The band's vintage look and sound allows them to transport your guests to a different age, providing a sophisticated backdrop whilst people chat, eat and dance!
Being fully acoustic allows the trio to roam: playing to smaller groups of guests if they are booked through dinner, or they can just set up in a corner and swing.
Between them, the musicians have picked up several prestigious Jazz awards and backed some of the biggest names in pop on their UK appearances on world tours.
A sample set list is provided below, but the group has a vast repertoire and is happy to take special requests as well.
Although principally a trio, the group can often increase in size where required for your event, e.g. to a 5-piece band.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
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— Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.