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SJC

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About SJC

Professional jazz musicians with experience in playing some of the best jazz clubs in London. The perfect backing to any party.
Jazz band
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

SJC are a versatile collective of hand-picked, professional jazz musicians, happy to provide music for celebrations of every kind. We offer a range of jazz ensembles for hire, from solo, duo and trio, to quartet, quintet and more. Whether you need professional musicians for a wedding, party or corporate event, we have the perfect jazz ensemble to suit you. The collective is comprised of professional session musicians from London and the South of England who have played in the some of the best Jazz clubs in London including, Ronnie Scott's, The Vortex Jazz Club, and the 606 club to name a few. The aim of SJC is to provide a tailored experience for each performance. Our band leader will work with you to help decide which is the best set up for your event and your budget, whether you’d rather have a single piano playing in the background or a seven-piece band with full horn section and vocalist for a larger scale party. The band leader, Ed, formed the collective after working within the Jazz session scene in London and wanted to create a jazz band that was versatile in both skill and set up, with an initial focus on jazz standards and adding a unique perspective to already well known songs. Ed has worked with various artists throughout Europe most recently returning from a tour of Italy and France and has worked on scores for film and theatre. SJC was formed in 2021 and has played events ranging from private birthday parties and weddings to music festivals in the South West of England. Though we are based in West London we can travel outside of London into the South West and South East with ease. We provide all our own gear which includes a PA system suitable for small to medium sized venues and there will be no extra cost for equipment hire or set up.

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SJC's Reviews

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Chris H
4 months ago, for a Private event in Hermon Hill
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5 out of 5

SJC played as a quintet for a private event I threw celebrating mine and my wife's anniversary. They turned up well before the event started and brought all the equipment needed for the party. Ed the band leader was happy to take on requests and we were both very happy with the set .

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Philippa H
11 months ago, for a Birthday party in Brentford TW8
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5 out of 5

SJC played as a quartet at a private event to celebrate my birthday. They were very professional and courteous. They set up in good time before the event and were very accommodating for my specific needs.

SJC's Song list

The band is well versed with most Jazz Standards and we will happily take requests, what follows is a sample set list:
Blue Bossa
I Fall in Love too Easily Watermelon Man
Blue Moon
In a Mellow Tone
Bewitched
I can’t get started
Pure imagination
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone Afternoon in paris
A night in Tunisia
Angel eyes
Summertime
Georgia
All the things you are
Work Song
Fly Me to the Moon
Bye Bye Blackbird
Nightingale sang in berkeley square Sandu
Black Orpheus
Autumn Leaves
Misty
All of Me
Song for my Father
Chameleon.
Watermelon Man
Jeanine
Sandu
Can't take that away from me
Ain't Misbehavin
Cheek to cheek
On the street where you live
Skylark
skating in central park
Peace piece
Peri's scope
That old feeling
That ole devil called love
These foolish things
What you won't do for Love
Ain’t no mountain high enough
Girls just wanna have fun
Soothe me
O-O-OH Child
(your love keeps lifting me) Higher
Isn’t she lovely
Never too much
(Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay
If you want me to stay
Blame it On the Boogie
Superstition
Fooled Around and Fell in Love
Sara Smile
Valerie
I Wanna be like you
Havana
Can't help falling in Love
How Deep is your love
Back to Black
Poker Face
Hit me baby one more time
Only You - Yazoo
From the Start
Roxanne
Beautiful Stranger
Uptown Girl
Take on me
Wake me up before you Go-GO
Don’t go breaking my heart
Kiss me
killing me softly

SJC's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£815
Up to 2 hours£1040
Up to 3 hours£1350
Packages
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner4 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 1 x 50 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£1262.50

Add-ons

Skype Consultation and 3 New Songs Learned
+£50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our professionalism and how we add a sophisticated air to the background of events.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The collective is comprised of professional session musicians from London and the South of England who have played in the some of the best Jazz clubs in London including, Ronnie Scott's, The Vortex Jazz Club, and the 606 club to name a few.

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

The singer as seen on the video will be the same for the performances. The instrumentalists will usually be the same as well but I do have a collective of professional dep musicians to step in if one of the usual band members cannot make it.

Do you have different line-up options?

Absolutely we range from a single piano player to a full septet the core band consists of piano, bass, drums, and a vocalist. a Horn section including trumpet, flute and saxophone can be added in if you require.

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

We will strive to be as flexible as possible for you so if timings do change on the day we will work round your needs.

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

Absolutely, in between sets we have a playlist sorted and you may also use the PA to make speeches if needs be!

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually like to be set up between 1 - 2 hours before the performance time. As soon as we have the PA set up we prefer to do a short soundcheck to ensure everything is levelled correctly then we will leave instruments in the performance area until it is time to play.

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

Absolutely, as well as the standard sample set list shown on our profile the band leader can discuss with you any additions to the set list you may require/tweaking the mood you want to set during the performance.

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

Our PA is included in the quote we do not have a lighting system so cna set up in a small area.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We our happy to take requests and will most likely already know the song. If not we can learn it ahead of the event and do our own jazz cover.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Modern jazz, Jazz fusion, Gypsy jazz
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Charity event, Corporate event, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Bar / Club / Venue event
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