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The Hot Jazz Vagabonds

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Vagabond musicians with a hot jazz sandwich of hot jazz tunes, french chanson, vintage swing, Latin favourites, and just a spot of Dixie.
Gypsy jazz band
London
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THE HOT JAZZ VAGABONDS Airlie Scott- vocals, Andy Ruiz Palma- guitar, David Ahmed or Peter Michaels on guitar, Alice Mary Jelaska on clarinet, Leigh Henson on cornet, Alan Gibson or Mike Searl on Double Bass. (Line-up varies slightly depending on needs) Established London-based vagabond jazz musicians present a hot jazz sandwich of french chanson, gypsy jazz tunes, early vintage swing, Latin tunes, exciting originals and just a spot of Dixie! Experienced jazz vocalist and actress Airlie Scott (Pronto Swing) joined with the melodic playing and captivating vocals of clarinetist and singer Alice Mary Jelaska and the early swing accents of hot cornet player Leigh Henson (Mardi Gras band) plus the fiery but melodic playing of hot jazz guitarist Andrew Ruiz Palma (La Bouche Manouche, Bright Stars of Jazz) and guitarist/multi musician Peter Michaels (Pocket Caravan, Melange,The Matzoh Boys, Bhavaini) who's playing includes classical, flamenco and jazz influences and beyond, or the highly sort after playing of hot jazz guitarist David Ahmed (The Hot Club de Londres) backed up by top London double bass player Alan Gibson who has played with just about everyone on the London scene

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Tad N
2 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 21 Station Rd
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5 out of 5

"Hot Jazz Vagabonds with Airlie Scott [vocals] made their debut appearance at the Walnut Jazz Club in Blisworth recently. Ably assisted by saxophonist Sue Greenway they delighted the audience with a varied and interesting programme of American Songbook standards and jazz gems. The highly effective rhythm section of 2 guitars and double bass along with the sublime contribution of Sue's languid saxophone lent itself perfectly to the dramatic and talented vocal style of Airlie Scott. The almost capacity audience loved it!" Tad Newton Walnut Jazz Club. January 2022.

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Tamalie N
3 years ago, for a Corporate event in Weybridge KT13 0SL
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5 out of 5

The Hot Jazz Vagabonds played for our special Brooklands Relived event last summer and were a great hit with crowd. Swinging music from the 20s, 30s and 40s that added to the atmosphere and perfectly suited our event. A mix of swing, hot jazz, vintage numbers which set the scene for the re-enactment of historic Grand Prix action... We can't wait to have them back.

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The Hot Jazz Vagabonds' Song list

A Dream is a wish your heart makes
Aint Misbehavin'
After You've Gone
Alice In Wonderland
All of Me
All about the Bass
All the things you are
Almost Like Being in Love
Angel Eyes
Autumn Leaves
The Bare Necessities
Beautiful Love
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Bewitched
Beyond The Sea
Black Coffee
Blue Drag
Blue Skies
Bluesette
Button Up Your Overcoat (Dixieland Tunes)
But Not For Me
Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
The Charleston
Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)
Centerpiece
The Christmas Song
Comes Love
Corcovado
Cry Me a River
Dance Me To The End Of Love
Do Nothin' Till you Hear from me
Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?
Don't Worry About Me
Dream a Little Dream of Me
East of the Sun
Easy to Love
Embraceable You
Exactly Like You (Dixieland Tunes)
Estate (Summer) Bruno Martino
Everybody wants to be a Cat
Everytime we say goodbye
Exactly Like You
Fly Me to the Moon
A Foggy Day
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You
Georgia on My Mind
The Girl from Ipanema
God Bless The Child
Goody-Goody
Hallelujah I just Love Him So
He's a Tramp
Honeysuckle Rose
How Deep is the Ocean
How Insensitive
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
I Could Write a Book
I didn't know what time it was
I Just Wanna Make Love to You
I Love Being Here With You
I Love Paris
I Thought About You
I Wanna Be Like You
I'll See You in My Dreams
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby
It Could Happen To You
It Had to Be You
It Might as well be Spring
It's a Lovely Day today
It's Only a Paper Moon
I've Got You Under My Skin
I Wish You Love
Je suis seule ce soir
J'attendrai
Joy Spring
Joseph Joseph
Just Friends
Lady Be Good (Oh)
Let's Fall in Love
Like Someone in Love
The Look of Love
Love (Walt Disney's Robin Hood)
L.OV.E
Love Me or Leave Me
Lullaby of Birdland
Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus)
Menilmontant
Mean to Me
Meditation
Minor Swing
Misty
Moon River
Ménilmontant
Moondance
My Foolish Heart
My One and Only Love
My Funny Valentine
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
The Nearness of You
Night And Day
On the Sunny Side of the Street
One Note Samba
Orange Coloured Sky
Our Love is Here to Stay
Petite Fleur
Please Don't Talk About Me
Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours
Round Midnight
Route 66
Sentimental Journey
September in the Rain
September Song
Sing Sing Sing
Singing in the Rain
Skylark
Somebody Loves Me
Someone to Watch Over Me
Sometimes I'm Happy
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Stardust
Stella by Starlight
Struttin' with some Barbeque
Sweet Georgia Brown
S'Wonderful
Sympathique- Pink Martini Cover
Sway
Tenderley
The Very Thought of You
Them There Eyes
There Will Never Be Another You
This Can't Be Love
Trust In Me
You've Got a Friend
Una Notte a Napioli
Undecided
Up Jumped Spring
Walkin' After Midnight
Wave
What a Difference A Day Made
When Sunny Gets Blue
When I Get Low I Get High
When You Wish upon a Star
Why Don't You Do Right?
Yardbird Suite
You are the Sunshine of My Life
You Go to My Head
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

The Hot Jazz Vagabonds' 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£750
Up to 2 hours£900
Up to 3 hours£1000
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, we can perform as a duo, trio, quartet, quintet or sextet! Our most popular line-up is Vocals, 2 Guitars, Double Bass, plus a clarinet or cornet.

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

We are generally flexible if your timings change a little in the planning for your event. Please just keep us in touch about your requirements.

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

Absolutely. this is a popular request and we're happy to play your favourite playlist in between our sets via our PA. If you'd like the music to go on after our sets, there will be an additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually need an hour before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up, we're happy to provide a free playlist service to help get your guests in the mood for our performance.

Can you roam around while you perform?

We tend not to, it's easier to be in a static location, though the singer is able to roam with a wireless mic if required.

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

Our set lists are crafted carefully to suit our band and your crowd - to keep them dancing or relaxing based on your requirements and our experience. Always important to chat through ideas and the specific mood you're looking for to help us plan for your event- especially if you have one or two specific song requests.

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

Yes our PA is included in the quote and we may also be able to bring some uplighters to create atmosphere.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our set list there may be a chance we already know it. If there's a particular song you'd like us to learn, we're happy to do this for you, though there is likely to be a fee of £30 to include rehearsal time and so forth.
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Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Originals, World music, Easy listening
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