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Charlie Miller

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About Charlie Miller

Professional brass-led jazz band, with an enormous repertoire spanning sentimental ballads to high energy swing.
Jazz band
Brighton and Hove
Public liability insurance of £5 million

We are a collective of experienced, enthusiastic, energising jazz musicians and dancers based in Brighton, currently doing about 250 gigs a year. We have been gigging professionally for years with many varying different groups of contrasting genres, including jazz, funk, soul, reggae, ska, rock, pop, and many more. We play a variety of events, venues, and festivals including Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Rock Oyster festival supporting Nile Rodgers and Chic, to luxury events including weddings and private parties, as well as cooperate events, and occasional public gigs at small venues to stay in touch with our local following. Many of us are teachers and events managers outside of performance. Music and performance energises us all, creating the unique, wonderful relationship between audiences and musicians. There is no better way we can spread our passion and joy than through music. We can offer live acts between two to seven musicians, featuring Flugelhorn, Saxophone, Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Double Bass and/or Drums. We can also offer interactive swing dance lessons as part of the act.

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Charlie Miller's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Cathy D
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Beautiful set that was so in keeping with the vibe and setting for our Wedding Brunch...seeing our mother sat beside them swaying along was priceless- thanks guys! x

Reply from Charlie Miller
3 months ago

Thank you for your lovely review Cathy; it was a delight for us to play for you.

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Rosa Z
3 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Hove BN3
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5 out of 5

I always have a wonderful time when the Charlie Miller quartet is playing. They are all really incredible musicians, bringing a fun atmosphere and great jazz.

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Mimi P
3 months ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 25-26 New Rd
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5 out of 5

Every time I go to listen to Charlie and any of his bands I have a great time. They are all such talented musicians. The music is so great, can be relaxing or uplifting but always so beautiful. It made me want to take on swing dance classes!😁

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Charlie Miller's Song list

Popular Jazz Classics:
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Fly Me To The Moon
Summertime
Puttin On the Ritz
You Make Me Feel So Young
Blue Moon
Come Fly With Me
My Funny Valentine
Misty
I Got Rhythm
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Sweet Georgia Brown
Autumn Leaves
Ain't Misbehavin'
Lullaby Of Birdland
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Take The A Train
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter
Film Music:
I Wanna Be Like You (The Jungle Book)
The Bare Necessities (The Jungle Book)
It Had To Be You (When Harry Met Sally)
What A Wonderful World (Madagascar)
Everybody Wants To Be A Cat (The Aristocats)
As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
Soul/Motown/Reggae:
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Isn’t she lovely - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Jammin - Bob Marley
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
High Energy / Upbeat Jazz Classics:
Blue Skies
All Of Me
Caravan
Sing Sing Sing
When I Get Low I Get High
How High The Moon
Just You, Just Me
Deed I Do
S' Wonderful
Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart
Almost Like Being In Love
Exactly Like You
Pennies From Heaven
Please Don't Talk About Me When I’m Gone
Them There Eyes
Dinah
Undecided
This Can't Be Love
Hello Dolly
Just One Of Those Things
Honeysuckle Rose
Love For Sale
On The Street Where You Live
Blues:
Night Train
Tenor Madness
Straight No Chaser
Sandu
Christine Keeler
Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
Ballads:
My Foolish Heart
The Nearness Of You
Isn't It Romantic?
My One And Only Love
I Fall In Love Too Easily
Tenderly
How Long Has This Been Going On?
If I Had You
Bewitched
You Go To My Head
Bossa Nova / Latin:
Blue Bossa
Wave
Song For My Father
Amor No Samba
Chega De Saudade
Gypsy Jazz
I'll See You In My Dreams
Without My Walking Stick
Some Of These Days
Shine
I Love Paris
Funk / modern jazz:
May The Funk Be With You
The Chicken
Cantaloupe Island
Chameleon
Moanin'
Walkin' Shoes
Original Tunes:
Perfection To Me
I Think We'll Get Along
Never Dared Believe
Romantic Jazz Standards:
Our Love is Here to Stay
I'm Confessin' That I Love You
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
They Can't Take That Away From Me
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
They All Laughed
These foolish things
A Kiss To Build A Dream On
A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening
But Not For Me
Tea For Two
You Do Something To Me
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Beautiful Love
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
Sweet Lorraine
I've Got You Under My Skin
Love Me Or Leave Me
Shiny Stockings
Can't We Be Friends
I Only Have Eyes For You
I Could Write A Book
As Long As I Live
I've Got The World On A String
I'm Beginning To See The Light
I Remember You
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Beyond The Sea
Dancing On The Ceiling
That Old Feeling
There Will Never Be Another You
She's Funny That Way
The More I See You
Just In Time
I've Got The World On A String
It's You Or No One
I Love The Way You're Breaking My Heart
The Tender Trap
My Heart Stood Still
You Always Hurt The One You Love
After You've Gone
All The Things You Are
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
I Should Care
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Let's Get Away From It All
Let's Get Lost
Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
Just Friends
Cheek To Cheek
Embraceable You
Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me
Other Jazz Classics:
A Smooth One
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
Doxy
Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
It Could Happen To You
Drop Me Off in Harlem

Charlie Miller's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£750
Up to 2 hours£875
Up to 3 hours£1125

Add-ons

Interactive Swing Dance Lesson
+£500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Clients highlight our connection with the audience and each other as musicians. We provide an engaging show for all to enjoy, with everyone getting involved, dancing, singing along and unavoidably mood lifting.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

My playing is influenced by Flugelhorn players with soft, warm and tasteful technique, including Chet Baker and Andrea Motis.

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

Yes, this vocalist will be the first call if she is available for a three or four piece lineup. Otherwise, I will book another vocalist from my large network of established professional musicians.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, the lineup is flexible according to clients’ preferences and can include saxophone, female vocals, drums, piano and double bass. Flugelhorn/Cornet/Trumpet/Vocals and Guitar are part of any lineup by default.

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

Please contact us at your earliest convenience and we will make things work.

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

Certainly; we 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 per hour.

How much time do you need to set up?

We typically set up about 1 to 2 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere.

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

Absolutely, we like to personalise the experience to clients’ preferences, so requests are welcome within reason.

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

Yes, but we will always require access to power.

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 £50 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.
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Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Soul, Vintage
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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, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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