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Moontime Mandolin

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About Moontime Mandolin

Classy and sophisticated, a top London swing collective playing warm, stylish string arrangements of jazz standards. Now back on Encore!
Jazz trio
London
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Moontime Mandolin is the perfect complement to stylish events. Radiating warmth and sophistication, their music provides a magical musical backdrop. Having met through their collective love of swing jazz, these active professional musicians have performed at private, corporate and public events throughout London and further afield. With an extensive repertoire of jazz standards from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, between them they have played at many iconic venues including the Lord Mayor of London's Mansion House residence, the Shard London Bridge, the top of Tower Bridge, the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and London hotels including The Ritz, The Landmark, The Savoy, Rosewood London, The Dorchester, The Waldorf Hilton and the InterContinental Park Lane. They have played at numerous private parties and weddings, including those of the occasional celebrity. As a collective, their flexible lineup means Moontime Mandolin can play as a trio, duo or quartet. And if you'd like a larger ensemble, they are also able to add further instruments at your request. Their sets are tailored to each occasion and they are frequently able to accommodate song requests to further personalise their music. Trio - violin, guitar*, double bass Duo - violin, guitar* Quartet - violin, guitar*, double bass, drums *Or piano if preferred.

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Moontime Mandolin's Reviews

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6 years ago
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Made excellent renditions of all my song requests, great timing in music and arriving, great performance, and very professional. I can't believe it was the first time playing together. They need to play more together! I'd watch them again or recommend them.

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Amy
3 years ago

Very happy we chose Moontime Mandolin to play at our wedding, they created a wonderful atmosphere and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music. They were easy to deal with and were happy to accommodate my two song requests, highly recommended!

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Sam
1 year ago

Beautiful playing from very talented musicians, we had lots of compliments about the quality of the music. Friendly and professional, I would definitely book them again!

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Moontime Mandolin's Song list

All Of Me
Ain't Misbehavin
Stormy Weather
Undecided
Fly Me To The Moon
Sweet Lorraine
What A Difference A Day Makes
It's Only A Paper Moon
Love Me Or Leave Me
Stardust
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Take the 'A' Train
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Nature Boy
How High The Moon
Sweet Georgia Brown
It Ain't Necessarily So
Makin' Whoopee
Perdido
Night And Day
Honeysuckle Rose
Minor Swing
My Funny Valentine
Skylark
Tea For Two
Summertime
Mack The Knife
Blue Moon
I'm In The Mood For Love
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
I'm Glad There Is You
Misty
Round Midnight
Mood Indigo
Caravan
Bye Bye Blackbird
In A Sentimental Mood
The Girl From Ipanema
Embraceable You
Autumn In New York
A Foggy Day in London Town
The Nearness of You
I Thought About You
When I Fall In Love

Moontime Mandolin's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£950
Up to 2 hours£1100
Up to 3 hours£1200
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We often hear that clients love the warm, elegant backdrop that our music creates for their event, as well as our sophisticated musicianship. We all love playing together, so hopefully this shines through!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Stephane Grappelli, Eddie South, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Barney Kessel, Oscar Peterson, Miles Davis and many more!

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

Difficult to pick this! A couple that spring to mind for our violinist Benet are Gregory Porter's Christmas Special concert at the Royal Albert Hall and a performance at the Lord Mayor of London's official residence, Mansion House.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes. We can play as a duo (violin & guitar), trio (violin, guitar & double bass) or quartet (violin, guitar, double bass & drums). Benet our violinist leads the collective, so he's always included in the lineup. Piano is also available instead of guitar, and if you'd like a slightly larger lineup, we're able to include other instruments like saxophone.

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

We always do our best to accommodate any changes. If timings change leading up to the event, just let us know.

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

Yes, we can provide background music on our iPod.

How much time do you need to set up?

About 30-45 minutes. We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

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

The set list is more of a guide to what tunes we typically play. We usually select tunes on the day between the musicians, depending on what we think best suits the event at that moment. That said, if there are songs from the set list that you would like us to include, feel free to let us know! We're always happy to chat through your requirements in advance.

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

All of our amplification equipment and instrumentation is included in our quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, we're very happy to do this. Depending on the exact song request(s), there may occasionally be a £25 fee for this service if it requires additional rehearsal time, but we will let you know if this is the case.
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Genres:
Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Swing
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Concert
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