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Barbican Jazz Band

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About Barbican Jazz Band

Experienced jazz musicians from the London jazz scene bringing you fresh and exciting repertoire arranged and presented with sophistication.
Jazz band
London
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The members of the band all met on the Jazz Masters course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London. Between us we have a wealth of experience, playing locally as well as internationally in a variety of musical contexts and styles. Brought together by our shared passion for jazz music, we play repertoire from the Great American Songbook and much more, carefully arranged and presented in a sophisticated and personable fashion. We take pride in sharing our passion and providing music of the highest quality for private and corporate events. The band offers Duo, Trio and Quartet formations, either featuring vocals or entirely instrumental, making us suitable for a wide range of occasions or events. We look forward to hearing from, and playing for you!

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Harry S
2 years ago, for a Private event in Frome BA11
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5 out of 5

We had the pleasure of having the Barbican Jazz Band play for my parent's 40th wedding anniversary. Both my parents are avid Jazz enthusiasts and there are numerous musicians (including professionals) in our family, so it was important to us to have a band of quality, and they delivered! They were also very easy to deal with (Ruben was friendly, took full charge of the operation, and was also very communicative and flexible). I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for high quality, unobtrusive live music to create an atmosphere and bring a touch of class to their party.

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Stuart J
3 years ago, for a Corporate event in Roma Rd
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5 out of 5

Heard about this lot at the the Regatta last year. Gave them a shot recently at a work do. They didn't disappoint. Bravo. Wish them all the best

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Barbican Jazz Band's Song list

1 - A Foggy Day
2 - A Weaver Of Dreams
3 - Airegin
4 - Alice In Wonderland
5 - All Of Me
6 - All Of You
7 - All The Things You Are
8 - Almost Like Being In Love
9 - Alone Together
10 - Anthropology
11 - April In Paris
12 - Au Privave
13 - Bags' Groove
14 - Beautiful Love
15 - Bessie's Blues
16 - Billie's Bounce
17 - Black Narcissus
18 - Blue Bossa
19 - Blue Monk
20 - Blues For Alice
21 - Body And Soul
22 - But Beautiful
23 - But Not For Me
24 - Bye Bye Blackbird
25 - Caravan
26 - Central Park West
27 - Chasin' The Trane
28 - Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)
29 - Cherokee
30 - Con Alma
31 - Confirmation
32 - Corcovado
33 - Darn That Dream
34 - Days Of Wine And Roses
35 - Desafinado
36 - Dexterity
37 - Dindi
38 - Dolphin Dance
39 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore
40 - Doralice
41 - Duke Ellington's Sound Of Love
42 - East Of The Sun
43 - Easy To Love
44 - Embraceable You
45 - Emily
46 - Equinox
47 - Eternal Triangle
48 - Fly Me To The Moon
49 - Four On Six
50 - Full House
51 - The Girl From Ipanema
52 - God Bless The Child
53 - Have You Met Miss Jones?
54 - Here's That Rainy Day
55 - Honeysuckle Rose
56 - How Deep Is The Ocean
57 - How High The Moon
58 - I Fall In Love Too Easily
59 - I Loves You Porgy
60 - I Only Have Eyes For You
61 - I Remember Clifford
62 - I Should Care
63 - I'll Remember April
64 - I'm Glad There Is You
65 - If I Were A Bell
66 - In A Mellow Tone (In A Mellotone)
67 - In a Sentimental Mood
68 - In Walked Bud
69 - Invitation
70 - It Could Happen To You
71 - Just Friends
72 - Lady Bird
73 - Lazy Bird
74 - Li'l Darling
75 - Misty
76 - Moment's Notice
77 - My Romance
78 - Nardis
79 - Oh, Lady Be Good
80 - Oleo
81 - On Green Dolphin Street
82 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street
83 - One Note Samba
84 - Ornithology
85 - Perdido
86 - Peri's Scope
87 - Recordame
88 - Salt Peanuts
89 - Samba De Orfeu
90 - Satin Doll
91 - Scrapple From The Apple
92 - The Shadow Of Your Smile
93 - Skylark
94 - Social Call
95 - Solar
96 - Take The A Train
97 - Them There Eyes
98 - There Is No Greater Love
99 - There Will Never Be Another You
100 - Trane’s Blues
101 - The Way You Look Tonight
102 - What Is This Thing Called Love
103 - Whisper Not
104 - Willow Weep For Me
105 - Yesterdays
106 - You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To

Barbican Jazz Band's Prices

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£750
Up to 2 hours£1000
Up to 3 hours£1250
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are drummer-less. Not because we don't like drummers, but just because we love the subtlety our lineup offers. It also means we require minimum setup time and space, making us appropriate for a wider range of events.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Ned (London); Wilderness Reserve (Saxmundham); OXO Tower (London); The Old Library, Guildhall (London), various private residences.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk.

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

with the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra at the Milton Court Concert Hall.

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes. If for whatever reason our Singer is unavailable we will have a suitable and equally competent replacement which we will communicate to you for your approval. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players, including any replacements, are of a very high level.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes. We offer the following - Quartet: Vocals, Sax, Guitar, Double Bass; Instrumental Trio: Sax, Guitar, Double Bass; Vocal Trio: Vocals, Guitar, Double Bass; Duo: Vocals, Guitar.

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

“We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know. We will do what we can to make it work.”

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

We can provide iPod service inbetween sets only.

How much time do you need to set up?

Minimum set up time is required.

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

Yes. Please let us know any requests in advance so that we can be sure to have this prepared.

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

Our PA is lightweight.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

f a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
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Genres:
Jazz, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Blues
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Cruise
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