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About Swing 21

Add some atmosphere, ambience and a touch of class to your event.

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Jazz band

Brighton

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Jason plays guitar, is based in Brighton and can provided any sized band for weddings, corporate events, small parties and more. He plays gypsy jazz, swing, bossa nova and can provide instrumental or vocal bands to suit any budget. Some of his previous clients include Paul McCartney, Vouge magazine, Mark Williams (The Fast Show, Harry Potter), Vogue magazine, Credit Suisse, Jo Malone, Harrods, William and Son, The Shard, Four Seasons, Claridges Hotel, The Ritz Hotel, Savoy Hotel, Oxo Tower and Swan Hellenic. He's appeared on the BBC and have travelled the world performing at festivals, on cruise ships and at many other events. UK music festivals he's performed at include Love Supreme, South Coast Jazz Festival, Beachdown Festival, Marlborough Jazz Festival, Ealing Jazz Festival, Swanage Jazz Festival, Bestival, North Devon Jazz Festival, Glasgow Jazz Festival, Teignmouth Jazz Festival and Plymouth World Music Festival.

Swing 21

5 out of 5

14 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

4.9

Punctuality

5.0

Swing 21's Reviews

5 out of 5

Great all round...

5 out of 5

Darren and Jason were great They played for my mother’s 75th birthday lunch and we had a lovely afternoon enjoying the background music . Would definitely have them back again . Thankyou swing 21 !

5 out of 5

Swing21 were really good with communication ahead of confirming a booking and in the lead up to our wedding, were prompt and ready to go (and looking the part!) on the day, and provided absolutely wonderful music which was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all. I'd thoroughly recommend them and I'm hugely grateful for their part in creating a really memorable occasion. Thanks Swing21!

5 out of 5

Swing 21 were fantastic - just perfect. Thank you very much!

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1 year ago

Thanks so much Emma, it was a lovely day and thanks again for looking after us!

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It is always a pleasure to have you performing at our events. It creates such a lovely atmosphere. Thank you for everything and we’ll definitely see you soon.

Thank you so much for last night, you guys were fantastic and everyone really enjoyed the music. You certainly improved the atmosphere! We hope to work with you again soon.

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Swing 21's Song list

Jazz

a foggy day

a nightingale sang in berkley square

agua de beber

alright, okay, you win

all of me

all the things you are

alone together

angel eyes

as long as i live

at last

bei mir bist du schein

bernie’s tune

between the devil & the deep blue sea

beyond the sea

black coffee

blue skies

brazil

brigas nunca mais

but beautiful

but not for me

bye bye blackbird

caravan

cheek to cheek

corcovado

crazy rhythm

cry me a river

dancing in the dark

days of wine & roses

deep purple

desafinado

do nothing till you hear from me

don’t explain

don’t get around much any more

east of the sun

easy living

everything happens to me

every time we say goodbye

favela

fever

fly me to the moon

footprints

four

gee baby ain’t i good to you

Georgia

get happy

girl talk

god bless the child

honeysuckle rose

how deep is the ocean

how high the moon

i’m beginning to see the light

i’m in the mood for love

i can’t give you anything but love

i get a kick out of you

i’ve got you under my skin

i love you

i remember you

i thought about you

i’ll remember april

i wish i were in love again

if i were a bell

in a mellow tone

in a sentimental mood

invitation

it don’t mean a thing

it’s only a paper moon

jersey bounce

just friends

just one of those things

let there be love

let’s do it, let’s fall in love

love for sale

loverman

love me or leave me

lullabye of birdland

mas que nada

midnight sun

misty

moondance

more than you know

my baby just cares for me

my funny valentine

nature boy

never let me go

nica’s dream

night & day

no more blues

old devil moon

on the sunny side of the street

one note samba

our love is here to stay

pennies from heaven

polkadots & moonbeams

‘round midnight

satin doll

secret love

sentimental journey

skylark

so many stars

so nice/summer samba

social call

summertime

star eyes

stella by starlight

straighten up & fly right

sway

take the a train

tea for two

tenderly

that old feeling

the good life

the great city

the gypsy

the nearness of you

the shadow of your smile

the very thought of you

there is no greater love

there will never be another you

they can’t take that away from me

this can’t be love

this is always

this masquerade

too darn hot

undecided

unforgettable

watch what happens

wave

well you needn’t

what a difference a day made

what is this thing called love

whisper not

willow weep for me

you & the night & the music

Gypsy jazz

all of me

anniversary song

anouman

appel direct

armandos rhumba

artillerie lourde

autumn leaves

avalon

bei mir bist du schoen

besame mucho

blue drag

blues claire

blues en mineur

blues for ike

bossa dorado

c'est si bon

caravan

cherokee

chez jaquet

china boy

clair de lune

coquette

crazy rhythm

dance norvege

daphne

dark eyes

dinah

django

django's tiger

djangology

double scotch

douce ambience

fantasie

for babs

for sephora

frankie and johnny

honeysuckle rose

hungaria

i'll see you in my dreams

i can't give you anything but love

i got rhythm

it don't mean a thing

it had to be you

j'attendrai

jojo swing

la foule

lady be good

latcho drom

limehouse blues

lulu swing

manoir des mes reves

melodie au crepuscule

manha de carnival

micro

minor swing

moonglow

my blue heaven

nature boy

night & day

noto swing

nuages

nuits st.germain des pres

oriental shuffle

out of nowhere

place de broukere

porto cabello

puttin on the ritz

rhythmes gitanes

rose room

september song

seul ce soir

sheik of araby

shine

si tu savais

some of these days

spain

stompin' at decca

summertime

sweet chorus

sweet georgia brown

sweet sue

swing 39

swing 42

swing 49

swing de paris

swing for ninine

swing gitan

swing guitars

symphonie

take the a train

tchavolo swing

tea for two

tears

them there eyes

there will never be another you

topsy

troublant bolero

undecided

Swing 21's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£480
Up to 2 hours	£570
Up to 3 hours	£675

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Obviosly clients love our music but the also love our ability to play background music or take centre stage depending on what is required. In addition, we can setup very quickly and quietly and we don't take up too much room.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Ritz Cafe Royal The Shard Wembley Stadium The Dorchester The Hurlingham Club The Hippodrome Excel London Oxo Tower The Royal Automobile Club W Doha Brighton Pavillion

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Cole Porter Duke Ellington Count Basie Joe Pass Wes Montgomery Ella Fitzgerald

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

Paul McCartney's Christmas party

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 have many line-ups available: Solo guitar Guitar and double bass 2 x guitars Jazz duo Jazz trio Jazz quartet Gypsy jazz duo Gypsy jazz trio Gypsy jazz quartet Any size of band Choose from: Guitar Double bass Sax Trumpet Vocals Clarinet Violin Piano

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 fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

We need 10-15 minutes to set up although bands with drums may take a little longer.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event

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

Yes we do. We also have battery amps if power is not available and we can also play acoustic if noise is a problem.

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.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Swing, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Easy listening, Light music

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Types:

Jazz band, Gypsy jazz band, Big band, Latin jazz band, New Orleans band, Jazz trio, Jazz duo, Vintage jazz band, Swing & Jive band, Rat Pack jazz band, Samba band, Brazilian band

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Event types:

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

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