Jive, Swing and Big Band Wedding Bands for hire in the UK...

Live and swingin' is a popular and dynamic cabaret show which features classic and popular songs from the original ratpack/swing artistes, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Bobby Darin, Matt Monro as well as current stars of the genre such as Harry Connick jr and Michael Buble. This high energy show is performed by either two or three or four fabu ... » View band profile »

Jason Isaacs is the most exciting addition to Swing Music in the past ten years! In 2010, Jason was voted "The Nation's Favourite Crooner" by ITV viewers, and he's been sharing his energetic style of big band music to audiences across the World for almost 12 years. Jason Isaacs is a self taught sax player and his natural flare for music shines through ever ... » View band profile »

Need a big band sound but haven’t got the space? Do you want to have an evening of dancing to hot swing and jive from some of the finest swing musicians in Yorkshire? Look no further; Avenue 54 has the perfect solution for you. Avenue 54 is a hot swing rhythm and blues band based in Leeds, guaranteed to get you jumping and jiving to the classic hits of the ... » View band profile »

The Bellinis were formed late one night in a dingy basement bar in Soho. 3 guys were on stage playing some swinging jazz when the doors burst open and 2 brunettes bounced in all lipstick and laughter. The bar tender had their usual order ready at the bar: "2 Bellinis for the girls" was the cry. After a little coaxing the girls took to the stage and with the ... » View band profile »

Birdland is a jazz & soul vocal harmony trio - think Manhattan Transfer meets the Andrews Sisters with some cool soul thrown into the mix! They are backed by trio of some of Scotland's finest jazz musicians on piano, bass and drums. ... » View band profile »

Blu Velvet play and sing classic jazz and modern songs to a high quality. They delve into the great American Songbook and emerge with tasteful modern arrangements; they cherry-pick the best modern songs from the great singers such as Ella, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Natalie Cole, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy, Caro Emerald, Adele, and Edi Reader. ... » View band profile »

Brass Impact are one of Scotland's most dynamic jazz ensembles, offering a unique presentation of big band jazz that is entirely new, fresh and exciting. Playing a wide range of music in the style of the ever popular big bands, their main aim is to provide our members and audiences with the opportunity to experience big band like they've never heard it befor ... » View band profile »

Brixton Tea Party refreshes the parts other jazz bands cannot reach, brewing up an irresistible blend of hot tunes from the 1920s with a spoonful of charleston and more than a dash of fun. With a classic line-up of clarinet, trombone, banjo, double bass, drums and vocals, this highly entertaining band will set you on the sunny side of the street, whatever th ... » View band profile »

The Budo big band are a Swing and Rat Pack act who are one of the most dynamic, swinging big band in the UK today. At full strength, this 18-piece band play all the hits from Frank Sinatra through to Michael Buble, with a little Oasis and Tom Jones thrown in for good measure! This group can be made smaller to suit your event but still play all your favourit ... » View band profile »

The Casablanca Steps with over 30 TV appearances to their credit will delight your guests from the minute they start. They offer an outstanding musical performance that is unique and thoroughly entertaining. Their track record is unrivalled. The Casablanca Steps are four very individual and talented performers who recreate the authentic musical ambience of t ... » View band profile »

The Celebrities are a unique 5 - 18 Piece function band perfect for all types of events. The band is available to travel all over the UK and Europe for all types of events from Weddings to Dinner Dances! If you’re looking for a swing band to kick your night off and have your guests dancing to the best in Swing and Jazz, The Celebrities are ... » View band profile »

The Congo Faith Healers are like no other band and have a totally unique sound and image! Combining swamp infested gypsy blues with wild guitar playing, voodoo vocals, latin american drum and trumpet grooves with rockabilly swing double bass and hooks that you can sing along to instantly, they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows ar ... » View band profile »

The Counsellors are a seven piece extravaganza of a band. Their sound is classic lounge, with a twist of lemon, and an extra jigger of dry Vermouth. Comprised of vocals, three horns (trombone, trumpet and sax), guitar, bass and drums, The Counsellors swing (and we mean swing) from all over the world, with members from Australia, Canada, Brazil, Ireland and S ... » View band profile »

Bespoke jazz bands to suit your occasion - from jazz trios and quartets, to funk and soul groups, with or without vocalist(s). Drawing from a pool of some of the region's finest talent, these groups provide the ideal atmosphere for any occasion, be it a wedding, party, drinks reception or corporate event. With a highly extensive repertoire, The Dave Smyth Ja ... » View band profile »

Debbie Davis has a vast and beautiful voice, awarded ‘Runner Up Best Vocalist of the year’ by The Scottish Jazz Awards 2009 Debbie's repertoire is versatile and impressively extensive in range. Often outperforming originals her excellence is instantly recognisable and has been compared to Barbara Streisand, Eartha Kitt as well as her greatest her ... » View band profile »

The ‘original good time band’ playing old time classics that will keep you on your feet and dancing the night away. The Declaration band combine blues, soul and rock n roll. They boast a full brass section and always dress to impress and will happily learn your first dance on request. The band are based in Arbroath and have quickly gained a reputation in ... » View band profile »

Divine is a versatile band that specialises in disco, pop, Jazz and sixties music for all kinds of weddings and functions. They comprise a line up and budget to suit all our clients. All the musicians and singers are exceptionally experienced and highly talented. Lead vocalist and band leader Nicki Allan has been Jazz Yorkshire's vocalist of the year, and t ... » View band profile »

One of the coolest swing bands in town, perfect for your wedding entertainment, private party or special corporate function business event. Dominic Halpin and the Honey B's swing band will keep you entertained . They can keep the mood mellow with the smooth sound of Dominic's unique voice, or pump it up for the party people. What ever you require, this band ... » View band profile »

Down for the Count are a sensational 9 piece function band performing a fantastic mix of Swing, Rat Pack, Soul and Motown music to give you a party to remember! A fantastic female vocalist is backed by a youthful and experienced band, providing unforgettable live entertainment at great value. This versatile and talented band will transform the atmosphere of ... » View band profile »

This Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute are guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles, featuring many hits from both sides of the Atlantic: 'Sherry', 'Grease Is The Word', 'Bye Bye Baby', 'Stay', 'Silence is Golden', 'Working My Way Back to You Babe', 'Oh What a Night', plus many, many more… ... » View band profile »

Presenting... the statuesque Elle and her stunning pint-sized Pocket Belles. Soulful and sassy, this quintet simply sizzle on stage with their swinging take on contemporary hit songs; as well as delivering jazz and swing classics in their harmonious and cheeky style. These stylish beauties will captivate your nostalgia. Add vintage class and the glamour o ... » View band profile »

Fat Sam's Swing Band are Scotland's premier Jumpjive, Boogie, Swing, Dance, Swing Dance, Jazz, Blues, and R & B swing band. This 9 piece outfit covers a huge range of classics from the highly commercial 'jump-jive' music of Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima, and the swinging sounds of Glen Miller, to the small and big band music of the middle-perio ... » View band profile »

The Funky Butt Swing and Dance Ensemble are an established professional band who travel UK wide. Since recent BBC One appearances the band are in demand for dancing, background, corporate and cabaret engagements. ... » View band profile »

The Gilev Show Band has left audiences around the globe wowed for close to two decades now. This 15 piece fully professional band features some of the world’s finest musicians and vocal entertainers. Their high-energy, non-stop performances display a dynamism anmatched by any other act and their passion for music and a sophisticated glamour that knows no b ... » View band profile »

Goosebumps are one of the hottest Swing Jive and Jump Blues bands in the UK. These highly-experienced musicians are truly the cats "meow" and will Jive up any event with their Swing. "The Jumpingist Jivers in town" - the high energy Swingy-Jazzy-Jivey-Bluesy music is the name of the game with these fellas, from their togged-out period clothes to the in betwe ... » View band profile »

As swing bands go, it doesn’t get more charismatic than The Hat Pack. Phenomenal vocals, great on stage chemistry and glittering humour are the core ingredients that make The Hat Pack what it is: charming, suave and unforgettable. Whether they’re performing fifties classics or modern hits, the Hat Pack delivers each song in an irresistible swing style. F ... » View band profile »

Variable Jazz format groups (Trio/Quartet/Quintet/Funk Band/with vocal) that provide a cool jazz ambience, ideal as a background to a drinks reception, corporate event, wedding or other private gathering eg Birthday, or scaled up to a more dance-oriented role. Using the substantial and impressive programming expertise of The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh's most popula ... » View band profile »

The Jazz Cannons are a classic swing band, jazz band, soul band and pop band led by the magnetic vocalist and saxophonist Jimmy Cannon. When booking The Jazz Cannons you can expect everything from laid back jazz standards to cool Rat Pack style swing and dance floor stomping jive. If the mood takes you, they have an extensive range of classic pop, soul and f ... » View band profile »

The Jive Aces are one of the hardest-working bands in show business today, performing over 300 shows a year in over 25 countries and appearing on hundreds of TV and radio shows all over the world ... » View band profile »

Brothers, Garry and Derek Johnston have been singing and performing for over 20 years in the Tayside area of Scotland. Having started with local amateur musical societies, both have appeared in popular stage musicals, many of these in leading roles. ... » View band profile »

Jump The Q are a wedding & function band providing professional entertainment for the North East, Yorkshire & North West of England as well as other areas within England and Scotland. The band offer first class entertainment by professional musicians, and can be booked for Weddings (ceremonies, afternoon and evening receptions), Parties, Balls, Corporate eve ... » View band profile »

Just Groove Live are one of the UK’s most talented function bands and include some of the UK's leading session musicians and vocalists. They are a hugely versatile function band that’s experienced, reliable, professional and brilliantly entertaining and offer various band configurations to suit every event from a 3-piece jazz band with or without vocals ... » View band profile »

'King and Swing' are a professional duo covering songs from legends such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole to name but a few. With their dedicated Rat Pack/Swing style, Andy and Danny will bring a dash of style to any event and have been successfully performing at weddings, functions and corporate events for a number ... » View band profile »

Formed in 2005, South London based big band King Groovy and the Horn Stars features the traditional big band line-up of five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, a rhythm section of piano, drums, bass and guitar and a sensational female vocalist. Notable London appearances by the band include the Southbank Centre, the 100 Club, Jive Party at the beauti ... » View band profile »

If you're planning a party or special event, and are looking for great live music to give your event that special touch, look no further. Legacy gives you every option you could possibly need. They are a flexible 1-9 piece band that performs Pop Classics, Rat Pack swing, soul music, and even Scottish Ceilidh music that's sure to make your event a real succes ... » View band profile »

For your fun party or event, Lollipops re-creates the happy, brassy Tijuana brass sound from the 1960s. Singing and playing hits like 'This Guy's In Love With You' and 'Tijuana Taxi' with the original taxi horn. The band's line up includes trumpets, vocals, accordion, guitars, bass, keyboards and drums, enabling to re-create those classic 1960s charts while ... » View band profile »

Since emerging on the British jazz scene in 2005, jazz singer Louise Dodds has seen her music take her throughout UK, into Europe and around the Middle East. Her career was launched in her native Edinburgh, where she quickly became a firm favourite with the Scottish jazz audience. Her eponymous debut album, featuring a collection of some of ... » View band profile »

Martin Waugh is one of Scotland’s leading jazz vocalists. After attending the distinguished Fiona Duncan vocal jazz workshop and working with his vocal coach Anne Diack, he has become one of the country’s most sought after singers. ... » View band profile »

The Mini Big Band is a fantastic 10 piece band specialising in providing the highest quality musical entertainment for any event, with the charisma and professionalism that has come to be highly sought after by this youthful Band. Whether a corporate function or a private event, you can be confident that The Mini Big Band will provide your guests with a hig ... » View band profile »

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK is a swing big band with options avaialble from the full 19 piece band down to a cool American Songbook trio. The Band has appeared at functions as diverse as the American Air Museum, Ascot Racecourse (as a strolling jazz sextet), the Edinburgh Fringe festival and on TV's 'Big Breakfast' show. The Band always deliver a pr ... » View band profile »

Moray Innes was born on 11th April 1964 in Edinburgh, attended Ainslie Park School and it is here he discovered his musical talents, first on clarinet then saxophone. While Moray was growing up, he was greatly influenced by his father‘s passion for the music of Jolson, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin and Sinatra. Their music inspired him to follow a caree ... » View band profile »

The Nova Scotia Jazz Band is firmly in the tradition of the swinging Dixieland groups led by Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier, and Alex Welsh. Featuring the world class trumpet of Lorne Cowieson, the banjo wizardry of Duncan Findlay, the elegantly swinging string bass of Ken MacDonald, the ever swinging drums of Andy Rankin and the vocals, clarinet and saxophon ... » View band profile »

The Numbers Racket is a fantastic jive and swing band playing good-time music from the 40s onwards. 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 and other swinging greats... The Numbers Racket have been playing across the UK for over eight years and have a great de ... » View band profile »

3 voices bringing the best of the Rat Pack and more, with a show inspired by the great Vegas shows of Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, along with other great crooners. Ocean's 3 provide more than just great voices, they are interactive and their fun banter with an audience makes any event more entertaining. ... » View band profile »

Riot Jazz - A twisted mix of funk, soul, hiphop and aggressive jazz - sculpted round the LIVE 8-piece Riot Jazz Brass Band. Since their maiden voyage in Manchester 2008, the Riot Jazz Brass Band has been the bare-breasted galleon figure of the Riot Jazz flotilla. Captained by Nick Walters (who recently completed a Masters in Jazz Trumpet) and fronted by the ... » View band profile »

Bringing the sound of 1930's Paris crashing into the modern world of contemporary pop!!! The Riviera are a stylish and charismatic group of extraordinary musicians. Their unique busking style combines the sublime talents of all 5 musicians to create a vibrant live act, putting a contemporary twist on the classic 1930’s gypsy jazz sound. Wh ... » View band profile »

Schwing are one of the finest live swing bands of their kind in Europe. After countless performances this function band are still thrilling audiences the world over with their fine musicianship, exceptional vocal talent and charismatic performance. Schwing’s sensational repertoire combines swing band and Italian classics with dance floor filling pop and so ... » View band profile »

Over 20 years ago, Frank Holden was fortunate to see one of the most influential performers of the 20th Century, Francis Albert Sinatra. He had seen Frank Sinatra perform twice before, but this time he was only 3 metres away. Also in the audience was Sammy Davis Jr., and on stage was the Buddy Rich Orchestra. After a few minutes, a voice said: "Ladies and ge ... » View band profile »

Soul Simplicity present you with a sonic fusion of blues, funk and all‐time classics performed with inimitable style. The band’s influences range from the down‐home blues of the Mississippi Delta to the soulful finesse of Motown to the funk explosion of the seventies, also incorporating modern classics into their own bluesy idiom. Soul Simp ... » View band profile »

The Soundpower Orchestra's specialism is versatility: it is equally at home delivering a programme of TV Themes, Hits from the 60's, Movies Themes or A Night with the Beatles. Also a 70's Disco Inferno or A Christmas with Soundpower. This unique orchestra could also provide a dynamic accompaniment to a leading singer or Jazz soloist. The orchestra shatter ... » View band profile »