Hire Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble | Jazz band in Hertfordshire

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About Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble

"Timeless Elegance, Unforgettable Jazz."

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Jazz band

Hertfordshire

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The Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble features accomplished musicians from one of the UK’s most prestigious conservatoires. With versatile experience across various settings and configurations, they are known for their extensive repertoire of easy-listening jazz. Phoebe has diverse credits performing with numerous bands including; LC Big Band, LU Big Band and The Velveteen House Band.

Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble

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Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble's Reviews

5 out of 5

Phoebe, Max and all the team are very professional, kind and SO TALENTED. They are flexible with layouts, proactive in suggesting things, and very punctual too. Thank you for making The Fellows House's New Year Eve Dinner spectacular!

Reply from Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble

13 days ago

Thank you Milena! We had an amazing time performing for your event!

5 out of 5

A very good Ensemble - Fabulous

Reply from Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble

13 days ago

Thank you again for booking us Wendy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

'The trio had an impeccable ability to maintain an easy-listening vibe, The jazz was accessible yet sophisticated—perfect for listeners who enjoy the genre's smooth, relaxing qualities without diving too deep into complex improvisations.'

'They provided a perfect evening for anyone who loves Jazz'

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Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble's Song list

In terms of repertoire, we largely perform anything from the American Songbook, here is a list as an example of the kind of tunes;

Please note requests are welcome!

1. Blue Skies

2. Autumn Leaves

3. Blue Moon

4. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

5. Summertime

6. Misty

7. My Funny Valentine

8. The Way You Look Tonight

9. What a Wonderful World

10. Night and Day

11. It's Only A Paper Moon

12. Over the Rainbow

13. Tea for Two

14. They Can’t Take That Away From Me

15. Cheek to Cheek

16. Green Dolphin Street

17. Fly Me to the Moon

18. I’ve Got You Under My Skin

19. Beautiful Love

20. The Girl from Ipanema

21. All of Me

22. Good Morning Heartache

23. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise

24. Lady Is a Tramp

25. Come Fly With Me

26. Moondance

27. New York, New York

28. Lullaby of Birdland

29. It Don't Mean A Thing

30. Dream A Little Dream

31. All the Things You Are

32. As Time Goes By

33. Body and Soul

34. But Not for Me

35. A Foggy Day

36. The Nearness of You

37. How High the Moon

38. I Get a Kick Out of You

39. I Could Write a Book

40. I'll Be Seeing You

41. I'll Remember April

42. In a Sentimental Mood

43. Just Friends

44. Just One of Those Things

45. The Man I Love

46. My Romance

47. On the Sunny Side of the Street

48. Our Love Is Here to Stay

49. Pennies from Heaven

50. Someone to Watch Over Me

51. Stardust

52. Stormy Weather

53. Tangerine

54. There Will Never Be Another You

55. They All Laughed

56. When I Fall in Love

57. Where or When

58. You Go to My Head

59. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

60. I've Got the World on a String

61. I Concentrate on You

62. I Love You (Cole Porter)

63. I Thought About You

64. I Wish You Love

65. I'm Beginning to See the Light

66. I'm Old Fashioned

67. I've Got a Crush on You

68. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face

69. Isn't It Romantic

70. It Had to Be You

71. Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

72. Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)

73. Like Someone in Love

74. Love for Sale

75. Lover Man

76. My One and Only Love

77. Nature Boy

78. Nice Work If You Can Get It

79. Puttin’ on the Ritz

80. S'Wonderful

81. Satin Doll

82. Skylark

83. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

84. Sophisticated Lady

85. Speak Low

86. Stella by Starlight

87. Taking a Chance on Love

88. That Old Black Magic

89. The Best Is Yet to Come

90. The Very Thought of You

91. The Shadow of Your Smile

92. The Song Is You

93. There’s a Small Hotel

94. Too Close for Comfort

95. Too Marvelous for Words

96. What Is This Thing Called Love

97. What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life

98. When Sunny Gets Blue

99. You Make Me Feel So Young

100. Young at Heart

101. April in Paris

102. Autumn in New York

103. Dancing on the Ceiling

104. Easy Living

105. Everything Happens to Me

106. Here's That Rainy Day

107. I Can't Get Started

108. I Cover the Waterfront

109. I Didn't Know What Time It Was

110. I Left My Heart in San Francisco

111. If I Were a Bell

112. Just in Time

113. Love Is Here to Stay

114. Moon River

115. My Foolish Heart

116. Old Devil Moon

117. Out of Nowhere

118. September in the Rain

119. The Second Time Around

120. When You're Smiling

Phoebe Bedford Jazz Ensemble's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£697.50
Up to 2 hours	£975
Up to 3 hours	£1400

Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Queens Hotel , UK Marriott Hotel , UK Crowne Plaza IHG Hotel, UK De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London Swift Bar, Soho

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Ella Fitzgerald Frank Sinatra Louis Armstrong Mel Tormè

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

Yes, the singer will be the same as the one you see in the videos.

Do you have different line-up options?

Variations; Duo - Vocals, Piano Trio - Vocals, Piano, Drums Quartet - Vocals, Piano, Drums, Double Bass Quintet - Vocals, Piano, Drums, Double Bass, Saxophone Larger ensembles available upon request

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

We strive to be flexible and ensure your event runs smoothly. If there are any slight timing changes leading up to the event, simply let us know.

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

We can absolutely provide a basic iPod/Spotify playlist between sets to provide background music.

How much time do you need to set up?

We typically set up 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance. Once our PA is ready, we can offer a complimentary playlist service to help create the perfect atmosphere and get your guests excited for our live performance!

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

We're more than happy to discuss and tailor our selections to perfectly suit your event.

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

Our PA is included in our quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We are more than happy to do this for you. However, please note that if you request a pop song we will adjust it to fit in with the easy-listening jazz genre.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Modern jazz, Easy listening, Light music

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Types:

Jazz band, Jazz duo, Jazz trio

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Event types:

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

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