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About Nagi Quintet

A seasoned ensemble together for years, providing smooth jazz, pop & rock backdrops for your occasion!

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Jazz band

Oxford

Public liability insurance of £1 million

Our goal is simple: make the hours vanish. We live for the moments when a soft jazz intro catches you off guard, and when guests sing and clap along to well-known tunes we put a spin on. Thanks to years of jazz study, we read the room so well you’ll barely notice the minutes slipping by. We’re a group of jazz students who've fallen in love with playing at school and want to continue to bring that love of music to others. Our core four-piece band handles a wide range of styles, and if you’d like a little extra color we can add a jazz singer, pianist or small horn section to match your mood. Our job is to make your life as easy as possible. With us, we will take care of the setup and disassembly of the band from start to finish. Each performance is like telling a story: we start with gentle jazz to welcome your guests, move into familiar pop tunes and rock favorites as the night builds, then wrap up on a high note—all woven together so the music flows naturally and the hours disappear. We may be newcomers to this platform, but our experience and practice keeps us attentive and adaptable, so your event runs smoothly and the music feels effortless.

Nagi Quintet

4.9 out of 5

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Nagi Quintet's Reviews

5 out of 5

Working with this band was a breeze. We booked them for our summer reception at Oxford Town Hall, and from the first email to the final performance, they handled everything—song selection, soundcheck and bringing their own equipment. They arrived early, set up quietly, then delivered smooth jazz during drinks followed by upbeat pop-rock for the afterparty. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how effortlessly the evening flowed, and we barely lifted a finger. Highly recommend for anyone wanting professional musicians who make your event look and feel effortless.

5 out of 5

The band were absolutely brilliant at our wedding reception at Oxford Town Hall. So many of our guests came up to say how much they loved the music. Super professional, but also just really lovely people. Couldn’t have asked for better. 👏

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Nagi Quintet's Song list

Pop & Rock Classics

Bennie and the Jets – Elton John

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Golden Brown – The Stranglers

Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin

Sweet Child o’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses

Take On Me – a-ha

Soul & R&B Favorites

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Double Life – Pharrell Williams

I’ll Be There – Jackson 5

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Lean on Me – Bill Withers

Sunny – Bobby Hebb

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

What You Won’t Do for Love – Bobby Caldwell

Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder

Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder

My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder

Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder

Isn’t she Lovely - Stevie Wonder

New York State of Mind - Billy Joel

Funk, Disco & Groove

Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire & The Emotions

Brooklyn Bop – Cory Wong

I Wish – Stevie Wonder

Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire

September – Earth, Wind & Fire

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

Talk It Up – Sammy Rae & The Friends

Jax – Cory Wong

The Optimist – Cory Wong

Bruce Lee – Cory Wong

Scam Likely – Cory Wong

Cosmic Sans – Cory Wong

Juke Joint – Cory Wong

Indie & Alternative Covers

Creep – Radiohead

Mr. Brightside – The Killers

Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

Wonderwall – Oasis

Jazz Standards

All of Me – Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons

Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma

Blue Bossa – Kenny Dorham

Caravan – Duke Ellington

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

Misty – Erroll Garner

My Favorite Things – Rodgers & Hammerstein

Spain – Chick Corea

St. Denis – Roy Hargrove

Tea for Two – Vincent Youmans

Tenor Madness – Sonny Rollins

The Girl from Ipanema – Antonio Carlos Jobim

Yes or No – Wayne Shorter

Body and Soul – Johnny Green

Take the ‘A’ Train – Billy Strayhorn

Summertime – George Gershwin

Stella by Starlight – Victor Young

There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren

Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael

Moanin’ – Bobby Timmons

So What – Miles Davis

A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie

I Got Rhythm – George Gershwin

Bye Bye Blackbird – Ray Henderson

My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers

All Blues – Miles Davis

Song for My Father – Horace Silver

Scrapple from the Apple – Charlie Parker

Donna Lee - Charlie Parker

In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington

The Nearness of You – Hoagy Carmichael

St Thomas - Sonny Rollins

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise - Sigmund Rombero

Take Five - Paul Desmond

Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt

Billie's Bounce - Charlie Parker

Black Orpheus - Luiz Bonfa

James - Pat Metheny

Bags' Groove - Milt Jackson

Bésame Mucho - Consuelo Velazques

Blue in Green - Miles Davis

C-Jam Blues - Duke Ellington

Chameleon - Herbie Hancock

Cold Duck Time - Eddie Harris

Come Fly with Me - Jimmy Van-Heusen

Cry Me a River - Arthur Hamilton

Dream a Little Dream of Me - Schwendt-Andre-Kahn

For Once in My Life - Orlando Murden

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free - Billy Taylor

La Vie En Rose - Gugliemi-Piaf-David

My Baby Just Cares For Me - Walter Donaldson

New York, New York - John Kander

Over the Rainbow (Somewhere) - Harold Arlen

Recórdame - Joe Henderson

Round Midnight - Thelonius Monk

Unsquare Dance - Dave Brubeck

Mack the Knife - Weill Brecht

Birdland - Weather Report

From the Start - Laufey

Sing Sing Sing - Benny Goodman

Feeling Good - Newley-Bricusse

Sure! Here’s a mixed, varied setlist of 42 famous songs by Nina Simone, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald, John Mayer, and Bill Withers:

Feeling Good – Nina Simone

Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley

My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone

Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles

I Put a Spell on You – Nina Simone

Yesterday – The Beatles

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Cheek to Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald

Your Body Is a Wonderland – John Mayer

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

All of Me – Billie Holiday

Dream a Little Dream of Me – Ella Fitzgerald

Gravity – John Mayer

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

Twist and Shout – The Beatles

At Last – Etta James

Ain’t Got No, I Got Life – Nina Simone

Something – The Beatles

Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley

Night and Day – Ella Fitzgerald

Lean on Me – Bill Withers

Route 66 – Nat King Cole

Come Together – The Beatles

Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley

Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers

Cry Me a River – Ella Fitzgerald

Waiting on the World to Change – John Mayer

Sinnerman – Nina Simone

Blackbird – The Beatles

Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald

A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley

Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller (Ella Fitzgerald version)

Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud – James Brown

If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys

Moondance – Van Morrison

Can’t Buy Me Love – The Beatles

Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin

Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Redding

Hotel California - Eagles

Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles

Nagi Quintet'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	£750
Up to 2 hours	£875
Up to 3 hours	£875

Drinks reception5 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£875

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.

£2875

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

What our clients love most is the energy and joy we bring to every set — we’re genuinely having fun up there, and it shows. Everything flows smoothly, no awkward stops or hiccups, just one great tune into the next. We've gotten many compliments about our talented musicians and a great sounding mix.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Our band may be just starting out, but we’ve already had the chance to play at a variety of events — from local parties and community gigs to small venues and private functions. No event is too big or too small for us — whether it’s a room of 10 or a lively crowd, we have learnt to accommodate and adjust our performance and sound to your event.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We take a lot of inspiration from artists we genuinely love—Cory Wong, Vulfpeck, Dave Koz, and the legend Michael Brecker for their energy and feel, but also the classics like Brubeck, Sinatra, and Miles Davis. Their music is what got us excited to play together in the first place, and you can definitely hear it in how we play.

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

We have multiple very talented instrumentalists on standby. If you would like to request a singer or specific instruments like keyboards or a horn section, we would be more than happy to accommodate this.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our full line-up includes Vocals, Guitars, Drums, and two Saxes. However, we do offer smaller line ups for jazz gigs, anything from two to five pieces.

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

We are very flexible and accommodating. We would try our best to work out a schedule, just let us know!

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request, however, we will have to hire an external DJ for this, which will come at an additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually arrive 1 hour early and take 30 minutes to set up. This is usually based on the venue and we will request as much time as you can offer to ensure everything runs smoothly. As soon as our sound systems are set up we are ready to go!

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

Our set list is crafted through years of playing together and learning what goes down best in a live setting. Feel free to pick any specific tunes you would like us to play!

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

We’ll bring all our own musical equipment unless the venue provides amps and a drum kit. We do require access to power outlets, so please confirm this in advance. Lighting is not included in our quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, we’re happy to learn song requests in advance of your event. Our standard package includes up to 3 custom song requests at no extra cost — just let us know your choices as early as possible so we have enough time to prepare and rehearse them properly.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Christmas, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Gospel, Pop, Ambient pop, Acoustic, Funk rock, Covers, R&B, Rock, Alternative rock, Barbershop, Postmodern jukebox jazz

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Types:

Jazz band, Swing & Jive band, New Orleans band, Jazz trio, Jazz fusion band, Jazz duo, Blues band, Gypsy jazz band, Latin jazz band, Vintage jazz band, Vintage band, Acoustic band

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Event types:

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

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