About The Ivy League – professional Roaming Brass Band based in London, UK
The Ivy League is a sophisticated, suave, pop-jazz-soul New Orleans style brass band that has performed at some of the world’s most iconic venues and exclusive events.
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Comprised of some of the UK’s finest musical talent, The Ivy League is equally at home performing for an intimate private dinner in St Tropez, playing a champagne reception at Harrods, leading a parade through the streets of London, as they are entertaining CEOs at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.
What makes them different?
They're more than just another wedding brass band
Brass with subtlety, finesse and elegance, with a powerfully rich, in-tune tone. Members of the group can be seen performing live on stage with musical icons such as Olly Murs, Sugababes, Christina Aguilera, Chaka Khan and Sir Tom Jones, as well as regular appearances at venues including Ronnie Scott’s and the Royal Albert Hall in London.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Poplar Farm in Suffolk.
With their effortless sartorial style and world-class musicianship, their arrangements of commercial hits and classic New Orleans tunes by artists such as Pharrell Williams, Nat King Cole, Sinatra, Beyoncé, George Michael and Louis Armstrong bring exciting new energy to songs you know and love.
Recent clients and events include Annabel’s (Mayfair, London), Harrods, Chopard watches, Courvoisier, SipSmith Gin, Saville Row, Brooks Brothers, Victoria Beckham, Buckingham Palace, H Beauty, Google, Spotify, Montreux Jazz Festival and Disney and a plethora of VIP corporate events, celebratory parades, private parties and champagne receptions.
Bare Necessities – Terry Gilkyson (from The Jungle Book)
C Jam Blues – Duke Ellington
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
King of the Swingers – Louis Prima
Sway – Dean Martin
That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
Walkin’ – Miles Davis
When You’re Smiling – Louis Armstrong
Girl from Ipanema – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Mas Que Nada – Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66
Samba de Janeiro – Bellini
Soul Bossa Nova – Quincy Jones
Tequila – The Champs
Yellow Bird – Harry Belafonte
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Beggin’ – Måneskin (originally The Four Seasons)
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Careless Whisper – George Michael
Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
Feel Like Funkin’ It Up – Rebirth Brass Band
Get Lucky – Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Hey Ya – Outkast
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Want You Back – The Jackson 5
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Juice – Lizzo
Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Single Ladies – Beyoncé
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Survivor – Destiny’s Child
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics
Umbrella – Rihanna
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Flip Flop Fly – Big Joe Turner
Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
Miserlou – Dick Dale
St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins
Chameleon – Herbie Hancock
Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock
Down by the Riverside – Traditional
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah – Traditional
I’ll Fly Away – Albert E. Brumley
Jesus on the Mainline – Ry Cooder (Traditional)
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho – Traditional
Just a Closer Walk with Thee – Traditional
Lil Liza Jane – Traditional
Mardi Gras in New Orleans – Professor Longhair
This Little Light of Mine – Traditional
When the Saints Go Marching In – Louis Armstrong
"Just a note to say thank you SO much for your great performance on Sunday – you made the party so special and can’t wait to get you back again next year!"
"You guys were fantastic! Our CEO said it was one of the best parties we’ve had for our staff."
"Please pass my thanks to the band – the client was super happy and you guys are such pros!"
"You guys were just amazing, such a great sound from just 5 of you. Absolutely perfect – bravo!"
