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Blue Gardenia Jazz Band

Victoria Klewin and Adam Stokes- Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear From Me

Adam Stokes and Victoria Klewin- Mean to Me

About Blue Gardenia

Bristol based female fronted classic Jazz band performing all the best songs from the 20s through 60s

Jazz band

Bristol

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Inspired by classic vocal Jazz of the 40s and 50s, Blue Gardenia perform their own original arrangements of Jazz standards from the great American songbook, ranging from hard-swinging dance numbers through to soulful blues and heart wrenching ballads. Fronted by internationally renowned vocalist Victoria Klewin, Blue Gardenia features some of the South-West's top Jazz musicians who, aside from their residency gigs at some of Bristol's finest bars and restaurants, regularly tour Europe and feature on countless studio recordings. Blue Gardenia have over 60 years combined experience studying, teaching and playing Jazz, ensuring that each arrangement is lovingly crafted and every performance truly authentic.

Blue Gardenia

5 out of 5

5 verified reviews

Satisfaction

4.7

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Blue Gardenia's Reviews

4.8 out of 5

superb musicians and very professional but not quite right for our function as we were hoping for some more interaction with the guests and more dance appropriate tunes. Blue Gardenia would be superb for background music at a reception. Lovely people to deal with though

5 out of 5

Lovely singer. Super accompaniment by guitarist. Perfect for my party in the garden

5 out of 5

Very nice band with great communication

Reply from Blue Gardenia

2 years ago

Thanks Fiach, it was a real pleasure! Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like to book us again :)

5 out of 5

What a great gig! We were blown away by Victoria's voice, they had some really interesting and unusual song choices and some lush arrangements- a proper 'classic jazz' sound- you can tell that they've been doing this for a long time. Looking forward to seeing them again really soon.

5 out of 5

I saw Blue Gardenia perform at their monthly residency at Pasture, such a great night, really amazing tunes and really great retro vintage vibes. We'll definitely be back again next month!

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Blue Gardenia's Song list

Early Jazz (20s/30s)

Ain't Misbehavin'

Basin Street Blues

Blue Skies

Bye Bye Blackbird

Dream a Little Dream of Me

Easy Street

Honey Suckle Rose

How High The Moon

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

I Got Rhythm

I'll Be Seeing You

I've Got The World on a String

I've Got You Under My Skin

Indiana

It's Only A Paper Moon

Just One Of Those Things

Keepin' Out Of Mischief Now

La Vie En Rose

Lady Be Good (Oh)

Let’s Do It

Mack The Knife

My Heart Belongs To Daddy

My Melancholy Baby

Night and Day

On A Slow Boat To China

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Out Of Nowhere

Puttin' On The Ritz

S'Wonderful

Smile

Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise

Sweet Georgia Brown

Sweet Sue, Just You

Tea for Two

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Wrap Up Your Troubles in Dreams

Swing/Jazz (Mid-30s-50s)

All The Things You Are All Of You

Almost Like Being in Love

Angel Eyes

Autumn Leaves

Blue Gardenia

Blue Moon

But Beautiful

But Not For Me

Can't Help Lovin' Dat' Man

Can’t We Be Friends

Caravan

Cheek To Cheek

Come Fly With Me

Comes Love

Dedicated To You

Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Fine Romance ,A

Fly Me to The Moon

Frim Fram Sauce, The

Get Happy

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Remember You

I Was A Little Too Lonely (Now You're A Little Too Late)

If I Were A Bell

It Don't Mean a Thing

Just Friends

Like Someone In Love

L -O-V-E

Love For Sale

Love Me Or Leave Me

Lover Man

Lullaby of Birdland

Making Whoopee

Mean To Me

Mountain Greenery

My Baby Just Cares For Me

My Foolish Heart

Old Devil Moon

On Green Dophin Street

Satin Doll

Solitude

Someday My Prince Will Come

Sophisticated Lady

Stardust

Stormy Weather

Straighten Up And Fly Right

Take The A Train

That’s All

There Will Never Be Another You

They Can't Take That Away From Me

Undecided

What A Wonderful World

Soul/Jazz Crossover

At Last

Feeling Good

Georgia On My Mind

God Bless The Child

I Say a Little Prayer For You

Save Your Love For Me

Summertime

Sunny

Teach Me Tonight

The More I See You

Ballads

Body and Soul

Cry Me A River

Don't Go To Strangers

Embraceable You

How Long Has This Been Going On

I Can't Get Started

I Got It Bad (and That's No Good)

I Loves You Porgy

I'm In The Mood For Love

I've Got A Crush On You

In A Sentimental Mood

Misty

My Funny Valentine

The Nearness Of You

Polkadots and Moonbeams

Skylark

Someone To Watch Over Me

The Very Thought Of You

When Sunny Gets Blue

You’ve Changed

Latin/Bossa Nova

Afro Blue

Agua De Beber

Besame Mucho

Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)

Corcovado

Desafinado

Girl From Ipanema

How Insensitive

Manha De Carnival

One Note Samba

So Danco Samba

Wave

Blue Gardenia's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1250
Up to 2 hours	£1500
Up to 3 hours	£1750

Wedding ceremony duo2 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£600

Drinks reception3 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception (featuring bass guitar and vocals)

£800

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner5 musicians

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£1800

Customer questions

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

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.

Do you have different line-up options?

We are able to provide line ups from duo (guitar and vocal) through to full quintet (vocal, sax, guitar, bass and drums.) We strive to provide lineups to suit all budgets and venues, no space too big or small.

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.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on the lineup we require between 30 mins to one hour. We are able to provide a free playlist service whilst we set up to get your guests ready for our live performance.

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

Absolutely, we are happy for you to choose from our repertoire list and can provide an extra song request from the Jazz canon.

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

Everything we need for the performances is included with no hidden costs.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If 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. Please note we do not perform 'post modern jukebox' style arrangements of pop songs.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients often remark on the authenticity of our performances, as a band of first call Jazz musicians we have collectively spent hundreds of thousands of hours honing our craft. This means that we are able to provide top quality performances, both true to the original recordings but with our own personal touch.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed in a wide array of venues from churches, theatres and jazz clubs through to stately homes, festivals and narrowboats. We strive to provide linueps to suit every occassion, even where space may be limited.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Our vocalist is often likened to Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie and Ella Fitzgerald. We are all greatly influenced by masters Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong and all the great Jazz records of the 1950s.

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

We have each performed a number of high profile gigs at Jazz clubs and festivals across the UK and Europe, receiving great acclaim and some very favourable reviews in the Jazz press.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Swing

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Types:

Jazz band, Jazz trio, Jazz duo, Rat Pack jazz band

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Event types:

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

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