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About Ain't That Got Swing

Toe-tapping authentic gypsy swing music, passionately played by a professional duo, guaranteed to get your guests up and dancing!

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Gypsy jazz band

Hull

Public liability insurance of £10 million

We are a professional authentic Gypsy Jazz Swing Duo based in Yorkshire, available for Weddings, Private Parties, Vintage Fairs, cafes/restaurants, and any other event you may be planning! Graduates of Hull College and Hull University, Dave and Rob have over 70 years of playing experience between them, are both guitar tutors around Yorkshire, and are professional musicians in their own right, having toured the UK and Europe many times. Our passion lies in honouring the legacy of Gypsy Jazz Swing Music in the style of the much adored and respected Django Reinhardt, playing classics from the standard repertoire, and also taking modern songs and giving them the gypsy swing treatment (see our Setlist for more information). Endorsed by none other than the Gypsy Jazz legend Robin Nolan himself! We love playing Gypsy swing music, and play all types of events from theatres, to clubs, to engagement parties, to weddings...if vintage vibe is your thing, book Ain't Got That Swing!

Ain't That Got Swing

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Ain't That Got Swing's Reviews

5 out of 5

"'Ain’t that Got Swing' perform Gypsy Jazz in an authentic, exciting and humorous way. Outstanding musicianship and a genuine love of Gypsy Jazz combine to deliver performances that are foot tapping, heart warming and addictive!"

5 out of 5

“Wow, what an amazing pair of musicians. I booked ‘Ain’t That Got Swing‘ for my intimate engagement garden party. They strolled in as two elegant gentlemen, quickly set up and set the perfect tone and atmosphere for our event. Having live music massively enhances any event. We were in a cosy space, and they put everyone at ease while creating a fun, energetic, and classy vibe. People were dancing, chatting comfortably, and taking in the gypsy jazz vibe and when guests wanted to get involved, the duo came to life and fed off the energy. When my guests wanted to sit back, listen, and enjoy, they were able to fit into the background and offered a velvet backdrop. They had amazing communication, professionalism, and were very knowledgeable musicians, able to effortlessly hold the audience in their hands. Get these guys booked!”

Ain't That Got Swing's Song list

Please note: we will gladly make an Gypsy Swing arrangement of a song of your choice for free, please make sure to notify us at least a month in advance.

*Gypsy Jazz/Swing Classics*

Minor Swing

I’ll See You In My Dreams

Honeysuckle Rose

La Vie En Rose

I Got Rhythm

All of Me

Dark Eyes

Don’t Mean A Thing

I Can’t Give You Anything But Love

Autumn Leaves

Limehouse Blues

Django’s Tiger

Sweet Georgia Brown

Swing 42

Lulu Swing

Bistro Fada

La Foule

Anniversary Song

Joseph Joseph

Douce Ambiance

Bossa Dorado

Tea For Two

Brasil

Blue Drag

Caravan

Tears

*Arrangements of Songs in Swing Style*

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Isn’t She Lovely

Beatles Medley

Michelle

Disney Medley

Le Festin (Ratatouille Theme)

So This Is Love

Fly Me To The Moon

Fernando

God Only Knows

Mister Sandman

Wonderful World

Ain't That Got Swing's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£375
Up to 2 hours	£625
Up to 3 hours	£875

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients love our passion for Gypsy Swing Jazz, our relaxed professional demeanour, the fact we wear vintage clothing tailored to the occasion, and how our humour comes through in our music. We have had many compliments on our arrangements of modern songs in the old Gypsy Swing style (imagine Postmodern Jukebox on two guitars!).

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed all over Yorkshire, including Hull, Beverley, Lincoln, York, Harrogate, all the way over to Liverpool; playing engagement parties, theatres, and jazz clubs. We currently have bookings in 2025 for vintage weekends as far down south as Wilsthire.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

The great Django Reinhardt, Stephan Grapelli, Joscho Stephan, Robin Nolan, Erich Nussbaum, Postmodern Jukebox, Blue Jar, Stephan Wremble, Opa Tsupa

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

We played the Albemarle Theatre in our hometown of Hull for our first ever gig, which has a capacity of over 250!

Do you have different line-up options?

We will soon be offering options including a violinist and/or female singer, however they are professional musicians themselves and in high demand, so at the moment we are available as a duo

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Please notify us as soon as you can with any changes, we aim to be as flexible as possible to fit in with your special event.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

We generally do not provide this, but please contact us if you are in desperate need and we can discuss options.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually require 45-60 minutes to setup/warm up.

Can you roam around while you perform?

We generally perform sat down, but we do have a cable-less setup which allows us to move from place to place.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Of course! And please do contact us more than a month in advance if you wish for a free custom gypsy swing arrangement of a song of your choice.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, everything detailed in our spec is included in our quote (generally we do not provide PA or lighting).

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes! We will make a unique Gypsy Swing arrangement of a song of your choice (it can be anything-modern, pop, rock etc), but we require at least a month's notice. Anything more than one song would require a fee of £30 per song, this is to take into account time spent making the arrangements, and the rehearsal times etc.

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Genres:

Gypsy jazz, Jazz, Dixieland, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Latin jazz

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Funeral / Memorial service

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