About The Moonshine Jazz Band – vintage jazz band based in London
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The Moonshine Jazz Band are a trio and quartet of vocals/drums, guitar and third/fourth musician on clarinet or double bass.

They perform 1920s, 30s & 40s Jazz and Swing hits...great for vintage themed parties (e.g. Great Gatsby), weddings and corporate events.

The London-based musicians are happy to travel around the UK and abroad.

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They have compiled a choice repertoire consisting of classic 'Roaring' 1920s/30s Gatsby-style hits, gypsy jazz, ragtime and instrumental options that can then be catered to any event no matter how big or small.

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Whether an elegant sound for a restaurant, relaxing ambience for cocktails or wedding receptions, or getting the dancing started at a vintage upbeat party, they can adapt and dress the part too.

They can also provide 'roaming entertainment' ideal for garden parties and crowd mingling.

Previous clients in over a decade of gigging experience include The Goodwood Revival, The New Theatre Royal (Portsmouth), Gunwharf Quays, Rendevous Casinos, private weddings/parties and many exclusive hotels and restaurants along the South Coast and in the London area.

Highlights from their authentic 1920s/30s/40s repertoire include:

• It Don't Mean a Thing (Duke Ellington)
• Charleston (Classic Ragtime hit – A must for any Gatsby party)
• After You've Gone (Django Reinhardt)
• Confessin' (Louis Armstrong)
• Dream a little Dream (Ella Fitzgerald)
• La Vie En Rose (Edith Piaf)
• Ain't Misbehavin' (Fats Waller)
• Sing Sing Sing (Louis Prima)
• All of Me (Classic Jazz standard)
• 'Tin Pan Alley' hits

The band has just performed for the 2018 Courtauld Gallery summer party at Somerset House in central London.

So if you're looking to hire the finest vintage jazz band London has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with The Moonshine Jazz Band.

9 verified reviews

"Thank you so much for a great night on Saturday, the band and music was excellent we all had a fantastic time dancing to the 1920's. All our guests commented on what a splendid time they had especially how great the music was. A couple of people asked for your details which I have passed on. Again our thanks for making the night just perfect!"
– Gordon & Janine Simcott, 26 May 2022, private vintage party
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"Highly recommend! Had them play at my birthday party & they were wonderful. Helped create the warm, classy atmosphere I wanted with their beautiful, jazzy sounds. Lovely, professional musicians too who went above and beyond!"
– Charlotte Evans, 4 December 2021, birthday party in Kent
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"Thank you guys and gal - you were brilliant! Everybody loved dancing to the music!"
– Alice Silvestri, 11 March 2021, wedding in London performed as piano, guitar & sax trio
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"Just a quick note to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding back in July… You were great! It was exactly what we hoped for and your style definitely fit in with our amazing day. Thank you again."
– Mr & Mrs Sissons, 1 September 2020, wedding in the Cotswolds performed as a roaming quartet
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"Fantastic performance from The Moonshine Jazz Band trio at the Fleur-de-Lis Wareham Terrace Party! Very much enjoyed by our guests and Renaissance team alike. Thank you for making it such a special event."
– Chris Parker, 12 August 2020, private party for Renaissance Retirement Ltd, Wareham
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"Please pass on my thanks to the band - the quartet fitted the outdoors vibe we wanted - thank you Laura for all your hard work making sure it all came together and really happy you recommended sax and double bass, all our guests loved it."
– Josh Pilke, 3 August 2020, wedding reception in London
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"We were looking for background musicians but ones that really made the party atmosphere - thought would be difficult to find such an act - you ticked all the boxes and the birthday boy loved it! Thanks for smashing it guys!"
– Phillip Jones, 19 July 2020, 70th birthday party in Surrey
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"Thank you guys so much for playing our event - the trio of piano/guitar/sax went down a storm!"
– Andy Hulbert, 18 July 2020, private party for Nuffield Hospital in Bristol
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"We had our wedding outside and The Moonshine Jazz Band played throughout the day - we both love jazz/gypsy jazz hits and the music made our day magical! Thank you so much! And thank you for adding our song requests to your repertoire too - beautiful times!"
– Pedro and Nathalie Marquez, 26 June 2020, wedding in Brighton
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