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About The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo

Joyous swing jazz with a twist, from relaxed chilled drinks reception to vibratious toe-tapping infectious swing and electro-swing DJ.

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Gypsy jazz band

Glasgow

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Musical acrobatics, at once relaxing, toe tapping and infectious. the Ministry of Swing approaches the soulful Gypsy Jazz of Reinhardt with a fresh, innovative yet historically rooted twist. We are a dynamic group of likeminded pro musicians, united by our quest to create high quality swing jazz and swing interpretations of your favourite popular tunes. With our DJ service - from electro-swing to contemporary house and beyond, we are a one stop shop for your night's entertainment.

The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo

5 out of 5

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Professionalism

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Communication

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Punctuality

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The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo 's Reviews

5 out of 5

Romacaleo rolled with the punches when our day schedule was running behind, adapting to perform one longer set for us to maximise the music we could enjoy in the allotted period. They brought fantastic lighting and sound equipment which created some great photos of our wedding dances and were happy to use spotify recordings of favourite bands like the Beatles or to play live versions of songs such as lady in red. When it came to their klezmer set, I could not be happier- the band were energetic, masterful and true connoisseurs of their various instruments. They brought a variety of tempos, some well-known and lesser-known tunes, and carried a marvellous atmosphere. I was especially hopeful for a lead clarinet, being a clarinettist myself, and was not disappointed by the breadth of tone, technique and musicality provided by Martin, including some impressive flutter tonguing. The drummer was the perfect blend of timely and relaxed, and the whole band gelled together as one with a friendly and joyful demeanour. They truly came through (and quite last minute!) to contribute to a perfect wedding day. Finally, they accompanied my mum singing an original song (jazz) which she surprised us with as a wedding gift, and made the transition between genres beautifully. I can't imagine a better band experience. Even when the promised elevator was not an option, they lugged their gear up steps with cheerful expressions. 100/10 to romacaleo ❤️!

Reply from The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo

12 days ago

Sarah, it was an honour to to be booked by you and play, you guys really know how to party in style!. The venue Rowallan is almost fairytale, really a great place for the beginnings of a great marriage. It was grewt too to find a Czech connection too with your husband, im only half Czech but... Preji vam hodne stesti, klidu i radosti k vasemu novemu manzelskemu zivote!

5 out of 5

Marty and Phil are incredibly talented and delivered an excellent klezmer / jazz performance for my wedding. I would highly recommend their service. We were really happy.

Reply from The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo

12 days ago

Thanks so much Sean, it was an amazing experience, and such a beautiful location in Springbank! All the very best M

5 out of 5

Fantastic band, perfect for our relaxed wedding party.

What a fantastic evening! Thank you so much for your music - we had so much fun!

Musical acrobatics, at once relaxing, toe tapping and infectious.

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The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo 's Song list

We also happily take requests to learn new songs!

Pop Crossover Swing interpretations...

Amy Winehouse - eg. Rehab

Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely

Van Morrison - Moon Dance

Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke

George Michael - Careless Whisper

Sting - English Man in New York

etc

Electro-Swing DJ...

Cinnamon Girl

Betty Boop

Is that too much to ask

Lost in Rhythm

etc

Famous Jazz Classics...

We can learn everything and anything if we don't know it already but generally all of

Sinatra's greatest works, Nat King Cole, Billy Holiday

etc

Gypsy Swing Classics...

The Ritz

Swing 39

All of Me (C)

For Sephora (E-)

Nuages (G)

Djangology (G)

Swing 42 (C)

Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen (C-)

Bossa Dorado (D-)

Lady Be Good (G)

Softly (C-)

Minor Swing (A-)

Si Tu Savais (B-)

Tchavolo Swing (D-)

Sweet Georgia Brown (F)

I can't Give You Anything but Love (G)

Them There Eyes (D)

Honeysuckle Rose (D)

Menilmontant (Bb)

Menlimontont

Dark Eyes

Seul ce Soir

Douce Ambiance

Manoir De Mes Reves

Minor Blues

I'll See You in My Dreams

Dark Eyes

Django's Tiger

Blues Clair

Please Be Kind

Blues March

I remember Clifford

etc.

Ceilidh...

Dashing White Sergent

Strip the Willow

Gay Gordons

Festive Classics...

I'm dreaming of a White Christmas

The Christmas Song

Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer

Let it Snow

Loch Lomond

Auld Lang Syne

etc.

The Ministry of Swing aka Romacaleo '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	£500
Up to 2 hours	£750
Up to 3 hours	£1000

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner+Dance Party2 musicians5 hours

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave, music for dance, including DJ service. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception and ceremony - 1 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served. - 1 x 45 min live performance - dance - 1 x 45 min DJ performance

£2500

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We can perform as a duo, trio, quartet and quintet Duo: clarinet & guitar Trio: 2 guitars & clarinet / double bass, guitar and clarinet Quartet: 2 guitars, clarinet & double bass Quintet: 2 guitars, clarinet, double bass, vocal or violin

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

Just let us know enough in advance and we will try to accommodate

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

We can provide ipod backing music for free, or a full DJ service for an additional 150 plus platform %

How much time do you need to set up?

30 mins for duo and up to 1.5 hours for a quintet. We can help set the atmosphere immediately by providing background music before we start.

Can you roam around while you perform?

yes - we can perform unplugged if required

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

yes you can, we can also create a bespoke set list. Just let us know.

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

PA and lighting is included in our quote

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We can learn up to 4 new songs for free, after that it would be an extra £30 per song

Musicianship

Genres:

Vintage, 1930s era music, Gypsy jazz, Christmas, 1920s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Light music, Easy listening, Originals, Covers, World music, Jewish music, Klezmer, Scottish music

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Types:

Gypsy jazz band, Acoustic band, Festival band, Function band, Original artist, Vintage band, Wedding band, Klezmer band, Jazz band, Swing & Jive band, New Orleans band, Vintage jazz band

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Event types:

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

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