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Swing It Ela
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Mr Sandman by Summer Samba trio
Ela Southgate trio
Mas Que Nada (Jorge Ben) Cover by Ela Southgate & Tim Wade
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About Swing It Ela
Sophisticated yet upbeat trio with a passion for swinging jazz and lilting bossa nova.
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Jazz band
Brighton
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This act has been working with Encore for over 5 years
10 gigs
Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Latin
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Swing It Ela's Song list
Example set one –
Girl From Ipanema
Tea For Two
Só Danço Samba
L.O.V.E
What A Wonderful World
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing (bossa version!)
Dreamer (Vivo Sonhando)
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
One Note Samba
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Bim Bom
Example set two –
One Note Samba
Wave
Night And Day
Come Fly With Me
Mas Que Nada
Summertime
Água de Beber
When I Fall In Love
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Sway
Swing
– After You’ve Gone
– Ain’t Misbehavin’
– Alfie’s Theme
– Alice In Wonderland
– All Of Me
– All Of You
– All Or Nothing At All
– All The Things You Are
– Alone Together
– April In Paris
– A Train
– Autumn Leaves
– Back In Your Own Back Yard
– Be Careful It’s My Heart
– Bewitched
– Blue Moon
– Bring Me Sunshine
– Cheek To Cheek
– Close Your Eyes
– Come Fly With Me
– Dedicated To You
– Do It The Hard Way
– Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me
– Don’t Blame Me
– Dream A Little Dream Of Me
– East Of The Sun
– Embraceable You
– Exactly Like You
– Five Foot Two
– Fly Me To The Moon
– Foggy Day, A
– Frim Fram Sauce
– Garden In The Rain, A
– Gentle Rain, The
– Gone With The Wind
– How Little We Know
– I Can’t Get Started
– I Cover The Waterfront
– I Get A Kick Out Of You
– I Hear A Rhapsody
– I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
– I Only Have Eyes For You
– I Remember You
– I Wished On The Moon
– I’ll Remember April
– I’ll See You In My Dreams
– I’ll String Along With You
– I’m Beginning To See The Light
– I’m Confessin’ That I Love You
– I’m Old Fashioned
– I’ve Got You Under My Skin
– If I Had You
– It All Depends On You
– It Could Happen To You
– It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
– It Had To Be You
– It’s Only a Paper Moon
– It’s You Or No One
– Just You, Just Me
– Lady Is A Tramp, The
– Let There Be Love
– Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
– Let’s Fall In Love
– Let’s Get Lost
– Like Someone In Love
– Look For The Silver Lining
– L.O.V.E.
– Love For Sale
– Loverman
– Lullaby Of Birdland
– Lullaby Of The Leaves
– Man I Love, The
– Mr Sandman
– My Baby Just Cares For Me
– My Echo, My Shadow, And Me
– My Heart Stood Still
– My Ideal
– My Favorite Things
– Night And Day
– No Moon At All
– Oh, Lady Be Good
– On A Little Street In Singapore
– On Green Dolphin Street,
– On The Sunny Side Of The Street
– Our Love Is Here To Stay
– Puttin' On The Ritz
– Robbin’s Nest
– Skylark
– Sleepin’ Bee, A
– Slow Boat To China
– Someone Like You
– Song Is You, The
– Starlit Hour
– Stella By Starlight
– Summertime
– Tea For Two
– Tenor Madness
– That Old Feeling
– Them There Eyes
– There Will Never Be Another You
– Things We Did Last Summer, The
– Time After Time
– This Can't Be Love
– Under A Blanket Of Blue
– Walking Shoes
– What Is This Thing Called Love
– When You’re Smiling
– You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
– You Do Something To Me
– You Took Advantage Of Me
– You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To
Ballad
– All My Tomorrows
– Angel Eyes
– As Time Goes By
– At Last
– Blue And Sentimental
– Body And Soul
– Come Rain Come Shine
– Cry Me A River
– Darn That Dream
– Day Dream
– Detour Ahead
– Easy Living
– Every Time We Say Goodbye
– Georgia On My Mind
– Good Morning Heartache
– Grey December
– How Deep Is The Ocean?
– How Long Has This Been Going On?
– Hushabye Mountain
– I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
– I Fall In Love Too Easily
– I Guess I’ll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
– I’ve Got A Crush On You
– I’ve Got The World On A String
– I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face
– If You Could See Me Now
– In a Sentimental Mood
– It Never Entered My Mind
– Lazy Mood
– Man I Love, The
– Misty
– My Ideal
– My Funny Valentine
– Nearness Of You, The
– Night We Called It A Day, The
– Over The Rainbow
– Prelude To A Kiss
– Russian Lullaby
– That old Black Magic Called Love
– That Ole Devil Called Love
– Smile
– Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
– Someone To Watch Over Me
– Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
– Stars Fell On Alabama
– There’s No You
– Unforgettable
– Very Thought Of You, The
– We’ll Be Together Again
– What A Wonderful World
– When I Fall In Love
– When Sunny Gets Blue
– When You Wish Upon A Star
– Whispering Grass
– Wild Is The Wind
– You Don’t Know What Love Is
– You Forgot To Remember
– You Go To My Head
– You’re Looking At Me
Bossa/Latin
– Adeus
– Água de Beber
– Amor No Samba
– Another Star
– Bim Bom
– Black Orpheus (Manha De Carnaval)
– Breakfast
– Caravan
– Charade
– Chove Chova
– Corcovado
– Day Dream
– Dear Prudence
– Desafinado
– Desert Sky
– Dindi
– Dreamer (Vivo Sonhando)
– Estate
– Favela
– Felicidade, A
– Fool My Heart
– Frenesi
– From Russia With Love
– Girl From Ipanema, The
– How Insensitive
– I Concentrate On You
– If You Never Come To Me
– Laura
– Mas Que Nada
– Meditation
– Moon And Sand
– Nature Boy
– O Grande Amor
– Old Devil Moon
– Once I Loved
– One Note Samba
– Only Trust Your Heart
– Out Of This World
– Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
– Selfish Over You
– Shadow Of Your Smile, The
– So Nice (Summer Samba)
– Someone As Sweet As You
– Song For My Father
– Só Danço Samba
– Stories Of You
– Sway
– Triste
– Você E Eu
– Watch What Happens
– Wave
– You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Pop
– California Dreaming
– It Must Be Love
– Moondance
– Moon River
– More I See You, The
– Our Day Will Come
– Spooky
– Sunny
Customer questions
Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?
Yes it's always Ela. We have many accomplished friends who are singers too, so in the unlikely event of Ela being taken ill we will let you know that a dep will take her place and make sure the booking goes ahead smoothly.
Do you have different line-up options?
Yes we play regularly with many accomplished musicians, just ask us about quoting for adding a musician (or musicians) playing any of the following instruments - double bass, percussion, drums, saxophone, flute, trumpet, violin.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We're happy to be flexible and small changes to timings should be fine, just let me know as soon as you can. If the timings are very different then get in touch - we always try to make it work.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes we can play some iPod jazz recordings through our amp when we take breaks, just let us know in advance whether you'd like this.
How much time do you need to set up?
15 minutes. We have a small set up so our set up time is very quick at around 15 minutes.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Yes please pick any favourite songs from our song list and we’ll include them in our sets. We always include popular ones such as Fly Me To The Moon, Putting On The Ritz, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps, The Girl From ipanema. Then we play it by ear on the day and choose tunes that seem appropriate in response to the individual setting of each event as it happens.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Yes! - We have a small set up, just one amp. Plus we have battery options as well for outdoor settings.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes that is possible. If the song isn’t in my list, there’s a chance I already know it. I’m happy to learn songs if there is enough time before the event.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
People often say how relaxed & happy they feel listening to us. They say we’re not stiff or stuffy! Plus they can tell we really love the genre and bring the joy of it to our performances.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Brighton Pavilion
Brighton Grand Hotel
Brighton Metropole Hotel
Brighton Yacht Club
Too many to mention - pubs and restaurants in Brighton (Paris House, Gemini’s, Fitzherberts, Food for Friend’s, St Anne’s park cafe...)
Trading Boundaries, Sheffield Park
Chambers Bistro, Shoreham
Little Bay, Croydon
Cowdray Ruins
Tillington Barns
Many private houses gardens
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Joao Gilberto, Atrud Gilberto, Jobim, Chet Baker, Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass and Wes Montgomery.. There's too many to list!
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Tim has played many high profile gigs, as he's part of the world touring band Stomp and The Lost And Found Orchestra. They have toured as far afield as Russia and Australia. Ela and Matt played last year at the Love Supreme festival in the grounds of Gyndbourne with their vocal harmony quintet called Three Little Birds.
Swing It Ela's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £565 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £565 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £680 |
Packages
Drinks reception3 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£565
Wedding ceremony3 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£565
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception3 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.
£750
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner3 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.
£1130
Swing It Ela
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Satisfaction
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
Swing It Ela's Reviews
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