Hire Jazz Bands in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset...

52 Skidoo are a three piece Harlem swing band that have turned back the clock to play a dazzling set of vintage American music. Classic favourites like 'Ain't Misbehavin', 'The Joint is Jumpin'; and 'Your Feet's Too Big' are carefully woven into well known hits like 'Jeepers Creepers', & 'Darktown Strutters Ball' and 'I Ain't Got Nobody' to create an authent ... » View band profile »

Vieux Carré have a fondness for early Hot Jazz and the upbeat ‘Tin Pan Alley’ movement. Working the ‘not so standard’ tunes of old in with the Great American Songbook, the Vieux Carré repertoire is energetic and lively - with some sassy and seductive numbers thrown into the mix just for fun . With comparisons to Peggy Lee and the vocal styling of o ... » View band profile »

Containing all the classic ingredients to create that authentic small Jazz band sound, Articulate Jazz is perfect entertainment for corporate events, product launches, birthdays and of course weddings. Available as both a vocal and instrumental led ensemble these are some of the finest young Jazz musicians in the UK having worked with the likes of Gwilym Sim ... » View band profile »

Without a doubt, one of the freshest and most original voices operating on the contemporary jazz scene today, The Blue Cafe Jazz ensemble blend their unique stye of performing Tin Pan Alley jazz standards and haunting originals to suit any occassion requested . The Café Jazz ensemble is perfect for functions and traditional Burns Night Suppers ( this is ... » View band profile »

Blue Moon Trio is Agata Kubiak (vocals), Ralph Brown (piano) and Jon Mapp (double bass). They have been playing together for the past 3 years during which they have toured UK and Poland and recorded 2 albums. Blue Moon Trio repertoire consists of jazz and latin standards as well as their own 'jazzed up' arrangements of recent music. Whether you are looking ... » 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 »

Premium UK ceilidh band for bespoke weddings, corporate events, barn dances and parties. Professional musicians and attentive service. Ceilidh Generation offers a wide variety of Irish, Scottish and English traditional tunes and dances to suit all tastes. Whether you’re a hardcore Scot or looking for something a little funkier, they can design a ceilidh t ... » View band profile »

City Duo is the collaboration of guitarists Tom Ion & Stuart Drever. Both professionally trained musicians they create a fun, energetic and original mix of popular tunes with a unique Jazz, Latin and Blues twist. The music of the early 20s onwards created a very positive and upbeat atmosphere which the duo tries to express through their interpretations of po ... » View band profile »

Cool Moods are the perfect atmosphere enhancer. This band promise to jazz-up your special event large or small, from corporate events and dinners, to parties, receptions and weddings. The band appreciate the importance of a perfect atmosphere and promise to cater for your individual needs. They can perform a whole range of musical styles fro ... » View band profile »

The Ditones are a highly talented, flexible and experienced acoustic duo, and have provided music for hundreds of events in London and around the UK since 2010. Using a versatile pool of musicians, the Ditones' wide repertoire ranges from soulful jazz to rootsy blues and folk. With a flexible line-up, the duo comprises of guitarist and singer Dai Price with ... » View band profile »

Honey-toned vocalist Elainor Knight, along with a group of highly accomplished London Jazz musicians together form Elainor and The Band, an exciting new Jazz/Lounge 2- to 5-piece band, bringing style and sophistication to any event or engagement. The band performs an extensive repertoire of tastefully arranged Standards, Swing, Latin and Blu ... » 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 »

An authentic gypsy jazz group with one very big twist........................ A complete catalogue of unique and original arrangements of well known pop tunes performed in a gypsy jazz style! Gypsy jazz (also known as gypsy swing or hot club jazz) is the jazz style pioneered by Django Reinhardt in the 1930s. The music combines the red hot swing of early amer ... » View band profile »

Dundee band Havana Swing have been delighting audiences for years with their fiery brand of Gypsy Jazz, reminiscent of Django Reinhardt's war time line up. Formed In 1986, the band comprises of 3 Guitarists, Clarinet and Double Bass and will take you on a musical journey of Le Hot Club De France through Parisian cafes and Gypsy campfires! Lightning solos co ... » View band profile »

Haynes Jazz deliver the perfect accompaniment for any occasion including weddings, corporate functions, anniversaries and birthday parties. Able to perform anything from background instrumental jazz to Rat Pack swing and Pop and Soul classics for dancing, they offer the flexibility and adaptability to meet your needs. Led by singer/saxophonist Guy Haynes the ... » View band profile »

Hot Air are a versatile group comprising of 4 saxophones specialising in light jazz and popular music but also able to provide classical music or more “funky stuff” if required. They need no amplifcation and are therefore very fexible, performing indoors or out with a minimal setting up time. The quartet's current repertoire includes In The Mood, ... » 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 Jazz In Paris project is French-American singer eVe Buigues accompanied by Scottish guitarist Kevin Glasgow. The Jazz In Paris Project bring a fresh and innovative approach to jazz with their original French adaptations of familiar jazz tunes, their unique take on traditional standards, and their smooth versions of unexpected hit songs such as The Euryth ... » View band profile »

New Yorker Jess Abrams is a very versatile jazz vocalist who has been performing in the UK, Europe and the USA. With a broad jazz repertoire, ranging from the classics to more contemporary tunes she can engage an audience and create the right ambiance for any event. ... » View band profile »

Junction 6 Jazz provide sophisticated musical entertainment for weddings, parties, corporate functions and any other special occasion. The band consists of experienced, Conservatoire-trained jazz musicians based in the Midlands. Junction 6 Jazz is led by Musicians Union members who are dedicated to providing you with the best possible musical service, so yo ... » View band profile »

The perfect act for any functions, banqueting and corporate events. JusVibes was formed at the beginning of 2010. Since then, the band performed non-stop in more than 30 venues (under the name of WLJQ) and has built a reputation in the London and UK Jazz Scene. With an extensive repertoire, the band plays all types of jazz, Funk, Soul, Clas ... » View band profile »

Kiss and Tell present risque songs on life, sex, smoking, Art, Celebrity, love and money. Elegant chanteuse Melinda Hughes is accompanied by a top class Jazz trio, creating a melange of sophisticated cabaret interspersed with Jazz classics. Kiss and Tell will also write a bespoke song for your party or event. If you are looking for something different and so ... » View band profile »

Influenced by the great jazz piano trios of the past such as Oscar Peterson, Errol Garner and Bill Evans, and made up from three of the most in demand jazz musicians in Scotland, The Legacy Jazz Trio are friendly, professional, and deliver the highest standard of musical performance. ... » View band profile »

Step into the Limelight… Limelight Live introduces Limelight - the perfect musical accompaniment to your evening. Choose from their range of top singers and musicians for a cool, fresh and sophisticated twist on classic jazz and swing hits. From a black-tie duo and dinner jazz, to a six piece band that will move your night, and your guests, onto the d ... » 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 »

Known as the 'cool and classy vocalist' (The List) Lorna Reid has built a reputation for building rapport with audiences- from an intimate duo to a swinging band you can dance to. Lorna plays with some of the UK's finest musicians. Influenced by blues, jazz and soul her material includes songs made famous the 'greats' Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Frank ... » 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 »

The Midnight Jazz Brio are a group of bright young and like minded musicans who enjoy and take pride in performing all styles of jazz. The band formed while studying music at Salford university and have continued to work in and around Manchester, crafting a subtle yet unique sound with a large and eclectic repertoire. ... » View band profile »

Featuring Tim Franks on drums: Norm Helm on bass & vocals and Ian Cross on keyboards. Band members resumes include work with Jack Bruce, Paul Jones, Bo Diddley, Harvey Mandel(Canned heat) among many others.... Midnite Johnny has worked extensively throughout the USA and has established a reputation as one of South Florida’s most powerful Blues and Rock gu ... » 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 »

The Pimptones are rolling juggernaut of funk and soul featuring brassy horns, a funky rhythm section and some amazing guest singers. They're signed to Italian record label Record Kicks and released the album "Midnight Feast of Jazz" worldwide in 2011. One of the tracks from the album hit mainstream radio in Europe when it was featured on the soundtrack for " ... » View band profile »

The very best in vintage music from the Roaring Twenties and dazzling Thirties brought to you by Radio Days, a London-based quintet of professional musicians passionate about the music and passionately sharing with you their love of the unforgettable songs of that golden age in an engaging show that you’ll always remember. Your event and h ... » View band profile »

The Retrosettes are a vintage band that make new songs sound old and old songs sound retro. Chic and cool, they take popular songs currently in the charts and classic songs we all know and give them the Retrosettes treatment. Their influences are very varied including Motown and Northern soul, Funk, Jazz, New Orleans Rhythm and Blues and Reggae. The vinta ... » View band profile »

This professional trio are much sought after for stylish weddings and corporate events in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and further afield. Their sophisticated and unobtrusive jazz music includes an extensive list of familiar Jazz standards such as Fly me to the Moon;Have you met Miss Jones, as well as a number of well-known Latin tunes such Sway& Besame Mu ... » 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 »

Rory Duffy is a London-based saxophonist, pianist and arranger/composer/director with a background in jazz and improvised music. As director of Diáspora, he performs with his jazz quartet and Latin trio, combining his love of jazz and improvised music with Latin, soul and contemporary styles from around the world. Diáspora, his large-scale Latin production ... » View band profile »

Round Midnight are an experienced, professional saxophone and piano duo. They create a relaxed, friendly and sophisticated atmosphere playing background music for any occasion. As a duo, Round Midnight can entertain at any venue - including hotels, restaurants, bars and even gardens. We have a large and varied repertoire which includes pop, rock, jazz, class ... » 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 »

This is one of the most appreciated and well known party bands in UK and part of Europe. Musicianship and good fun at high level, a well coordinated mixed of Soul, Funk-disco with some jazzy and latin sound. The members of this amazing line up are well experienced performers who put together one of the most interesting and entertaining project ever seen late ... » View band profile »

'The Sterling Three' The Sterling Three is a London based jazz trio. The core group consists of three experienced musicians with exemplary credentials from famous and well known events/venues. All three musicians have performed at: Glastonbury '10 Big Chill '10 '11 O2 Millennium Dome '10 Jazz Cafe - Camden, London '11 The Sterling Three trio offers a diverse ... » View band profile »

Steve Conway has been performing full time for the last 4 years or so but has been singing for many years. About 75% of Steve's bookings are as a solo vocalist and the other 25% working with fantastic musicians. He has a natural raw talent for singing swing music which has taken him to perform as far afield as Italy and Spain. He performs mainly songs from t ... » View band profile »

This glamorous female four piece capture the classic look and sound of the 30s, 40s and 50s with close jazz harmonies and swingin' piano. Much in demand after several sell out tours and shows both in the UK and abroad, these girls bring the great era of swing and jazz to life with wonderful arrangements of classic songs. ... » View band profile »

Forming in 2009 while studying on Leeds College of Music’s prestigious jazz degree, Three Shades of Jazz is an accomplished trio featuring Vocals, guitar and double bass. As a trio they have played all over the country, catering for weddings and parties receiving high acclaim from audiences and peers. As individuals, they have performed at distinguished v ... » View band profile »

The irrepressible Toni James has performed internationally and throughout the UK, touring lounge bars, nightclubs, restaurants and hotels, from marquees to back gardens and even the living rooms of the rich and famous! Exclusive live performances on BBC Radio programs Manchester, Merseyside, Cambridge and Belfast have helped Toni gain a reputation as a poli ... » View band profile »

The Toots are a London based Funk / Soul / Party band who light up any dance-floor they play. Consisting of experienced music professionals, passionate about the best traditions of dance floor fillers over the past 40 years, the Toots offer a simply sensational evening of dance entertainment. ... » View band profile »

MOBO Award winning UK Saxophonist Yolanda Brown and her band perform jazz standards, chart hits and original compositions - a guaranteed crowd pleaser and sing-along night. The sounds range from jazz, funky soul, hip-swaying reggae and you will also find well-known chart toppers guaranteed to get you moving and singing along. ... » View band profile »