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About Harborne Jazz Collective

Some of the UK's finest Jazz Musicians, led by critically acclaimed Saxophonist Nye Banfield. Bringing a touch of class to every occasion.

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Jazz band

Birmingham

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"An important emerging voice with a big sound." Jazzwise Magazine Nye Banfield leads a collection of world class Jazz talent, available to hire for: Weddings Funerals Functions Parties Events Dinners Conferences Whether it's dimly-lit background Jazz for a reception or dinner, something more upbeat for a cocktail party, or to get people up and dancing, Harborne Jazz Collective are professionally versatile to suit any event. All musicians involved are alumni of prestigious Conservatoires, from Trinity Laban, Birmingham Conservatoire and Royal Academy of Music. Boasting over 15 years of experience as professional musicians, playing 1000+ gigs including world famous Jazz Clubs and festivals. With a repertoire of over 300 songs, requests from a wide range of genres are available prior to performance. Available as a Quartet, Trio or Duo depending on space and budget. Also able to include a Vocalist if required. Members' previous performance highlights include: Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club Love Supreme Festival Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho Vortex Jazz Club 606 Jazz Club Cheltenham Jazz Festival The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh Birmingham Symphony Hall SXSW Festival, Texas Glastonbury Festival Roundhouse, London Hammersmith Apollo And many many more...

Harborne Jazz Collective

5 out of 5

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Harborne Jazz Collective's Reviews

5 out of 5

Nye played at our Golden Wedding. It was a true delight. The choice of music was perfect for our celebration allowing us to chat to our guests whilst providing the perfect background. He chose pieces that were brilliant for the occasion allowing all the generations present to enjoy the evening. There were 3 sets which allowed time for a buffet break and then a short speech and toast. It was a truly very special and memorable evening.

5 out of 5

Nye and The Harborne Jazz Collective helped make our day so special. They filled the barn with a wonderful sound, and were a big hit with the guests. Would 100% book them again. Absolute stars!

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Harborne Jazz Collective's Song list

Jazz Ballads

My Funny Valentine

Body and Soul

Misty

The Nearness of You

Lush Life

Lover Man

These Foolish Things

A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square

You Don’t Know What Love Is

My Ideal

I Fall in Love Too Easily

What’s New?

Skylark

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

Darn That Dream

Moonlight in Vermont

You Must Believe in Spring

But Beautiful

You’ve Changed

Everything Happens To Me

Alone Together

Old Folks

It Never Entered My Mind

In Your Own Sweet Way

You’re My Everything

Autumn in New York

April in Paris

A Child is Born

Embraceable You

Like Someone in Love

Lullaby of Birdland

Stella By Starlight

Swinging Standards

I’ll Be Seeing You

All of You

All of Me

Oleo

Fly Me to the Moon

I Got Rhythm

It Could Happen to You

If I Were a Bell

Have You Met Miss Jones?

Moanin’

Work Song

How Deep is The Ocean?

I Could Write a Book

Bye Bye Blackbird

Someday My Prince Will Come

I Thought About You

There is No Greater Love

There Will Never Be Another You

Love For Sale

After You've Gone

Ain't Misbehavin'

Shiny Stockings

Autumn Leaves

Basin Street Blues

But Not For Me

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Take Five

When Will The Blues Leave

Tenor Madness

Salt Peanuts

Summertime

Second Balcony Jump

I’ll Remember April

That Old Devil Moon

Night and Day

Along Came Betty

This I Dig of You

C Jam Blues

Cherokee

Come Rain or Come Shine

Days of Wine and Roses

Perdido

East of the Sun (and West of the Moon)

Easy Living

Honeysuckle Rose

Fascinating Rhythm

What is This Thing Called Love?

Softly As a Morning Sunrise

I Didn't Know What Time It Was

I Hear a Rhapsody

I Want to Be Happy

Good Bait

Joy Spring

Just Friends

On Green Dolphin Street

Lady Bird

Lester Leaps In

Doxy

Blue Train

Tea For Two

Latin Jazz

Night in Tunisia

Caravan

Recordame

Girl From Ipanema

Corcovado

Chega de Saudade/No More Blues

Manteca

Tin Tin Deo

Desafinado

Wave

Blue Bossa

I’m an Old Cowhand

Poinciana

Song For My Father

St Thomas

Nature Boy

Wave

Modal Jazz

Footprints

Take Five

Maiden Voyage

Impressions

Freedom Jazz Dance

Speak No Evil

Deluge

Adams Apple

My Favorite Things

Naima

Passion Dance

Contemplation

Dolphin Dance

Miles Davis

Blue in Green

All Blues

Nardis

Bags Groove

Freddie Freeloader

Walkin’

Solar

Four

Flamenco Sketches

So What

Milestones

Thelonious Monk

Round Midnight

In Walked Bud

Straight No Chaser

Blue Monk

Pannonica

Well You Needn’t

Bemsha Swing

Epistrophy

Evidence

I Mean You

Rhythm-a-ning

Ruby, My Dear

Charlie Parker

Ornithology

Billie’s Bounce

Anthropology

Donna Lee

Dexterity

Segment

Yardbird Suite

Now’s The Time

Scrapple From The Apple

Confirmation

Moose The Mooche

Si Si

Swedish Schnapps

Cheryl

My Little Suede Shoes

Duke Ellington

In a Sentimental Mood

Chelsea Bridge

In a Mellow Tone

Take The A Train

It Don’t Mean a Thing

Take The Coltrane

Come Sunday

Cotton Tail

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Lush Life

Mood Indigo

Satin Doll

Groove

Cantaloupe Island

Red Clay

Watermelon Man

Little Sunflower

Mercy Mercy Mercy

Strasbourg St Denis

The Sidewinder

Tell me a Bedtime Story Now

Sunny

Isn’t She Lovely

Harborne Jazz Collective's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£1000
Up to 2 hours	£1250
Up to 3 hours	£1500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The atmosphere we create. Judging the vibe of the occasion and setting the mood perfectly to suit the guests. We're very much a no-fuss kind of ensemble: turn up, setup, play, pack down and leave with next to no equipment/electrical requirements from the venue/clients. You can tell by our musicianship and stage presence that we're seasoned professionals.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club Love Supreme Festival Pizza Express Jazz Club, Soho Vortex Jazz Club 606 Jazz Club Cheltenham Jazz Festival The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh Birmingham Symphony Hall SXSW Festival, Texas Glastonbury Festival Roundhouse, London Hammersmith Apollo The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen Mandrakia Arts Festival, Greece And many more..

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Miles Davis Herbie Hancock Duke Ellington John Coltrane Thelonious Monk Roy Hargrove Oscar Peterson Bill Evans Wayne Shorter Charlie Parker Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong Sonny Rollins Dizzy Gillespie

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

Love Supreme Festival

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

The group will always be led by Nye Banfield on saxophone, but the rhythm section may differ depending on availability. All musicians graduating from Conservatoires and with over 15 years of experience in the profession.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our main line-up is a quartet: Sax, keys, drums and double bass. If you would like some vocals, we often invite a singer into the band to expand to a Quintet. We can also operate as a trio: Sax, keys and drums or bass depending on sound/space requirements. A duo is another option: Sax and bass or keys. Unfortunately solo sax is not an option.. sorry!

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

We know that event planning is a complicated thing, so we always try our best to be as flexible as possible. Just let us know and as long as it doesn't impact any other commitments we have, we'll be there!

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

Absolutely, we can play suitable music in between sets, and whilst setting up/packing down. There is no extra fee for this, although we can't stick around DJ'ing all night I'm afraid!

How much time do you need to set up?

One of the benefits of a Jazz Ensemble, is quick and easy set-up/pack down. We're virtually acoustic, so don't need a PA system, and can squeeze into the smallest of corners. We've been known to setup and play in 5 minutes before... but you can expect it to take half an hour from arrival to ready-to-go.

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

Absolutely, just let us know in advance!

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

Yes, although we don't require a PA and unfortunately don't have access to a lighting system.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If you'd like to request a song or two which aren't on our list, we can learn material from a wide range of genres. We charge £40 per external song request.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Jazz fusion, Modern jazz, Christmas, Avant garde, Experimental

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Types:

Jazz band, Jazz duo, Jazz trio, Vintage jazz band, Jazz fusion band, Latin jazz band, Original artist

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Event types:

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

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