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About The Hot Jazz Vagabonds

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 - 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! Established London-based jazz musicians present a hot jazz sandwich of french chanson, gypsy jazz tunes, Latin, vintage swing, 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

Performance details

We can perform outdoors

We have vehicles we can use to travel to gigs

We require car parking close to venues

Our equipment is PAT tested

We own a PA system

Encore awards

2nd Encoreversary

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Originals, World music, Easy listening

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Types:

Gypsy jazz band, Jazz duo, Vintage jazz band, Jazz trio, Swing & Jive band, Jazz band

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Event types:

Corporate event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Song list

Aint Misbehavin'

After You've Gone

Alice In Wonderland

All of Me

Autumn Leaves

Bei Mir Bist Du Schon

Beyond The Sea

Blue Drag

Blue Skies

Button Up Your Overcoat (Dixieland Tunes)

Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)

Corcovado

Dance Me To The End Of Love

Exactly Like You (Dixieland Tunes)

Fly Me to the Moon

God Bless The Child

Goody-Goody

Honeysuckle Rose

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

I Could Write a Book

I Love Paris

I'll See You In My Dreams

It Had to Be You

It's Only a Paper Moon

I Wanna Be Like You

I've Got You Under My Skin

J'attendrai

Joseph Joseph

Lady Be Good (Oh)

The Look of Love

Love (Walt Disney's Robin Hood)

L.OV.E

Lullaby of Birdland

Mean to Me

Moon River

Ménilmontant

My Funny Valentine

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

The Nearness of You

Night And Day

On the Sunny Side of the Street

Petit Fleur

Please Don't Talk About Me

Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours

Somebody Loves Me

Sweet Georgia Brown

S'Wonderful

Sympathique- Pink Martini Cover

The Very Thought of You

Them There Eyes

There Will Never Be Another You

This Can't Be Love

Trust In Me

What a Difference A Day Made

You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To

Reviews

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Dave P, 3 years ago

The band opened up with Ella’s classic ‘Blue Skies’, showcasing Airlie’s wonderful vocals, following with ‘Button Up Your Overcoat’. Then there was another standard made famous by Ella, ‘Goody-Goody’, taken at a jolly clip. Dean Martin’s ‘Please Don't Talk About Me When I’m Gone’, took the pace down and gave us a warm bluesy vibe, featuring Dave Ahmed’s intricate guitar work. This was followed by two, French Chanson numbers: ‘Petit Fleur’ and ‘Que Reste-t-il de Nos Amours’, demonstrating Airlie’s vocal flexibility, range and command of the language. Other highlights of the evening included ‘Blue Drag’ three more French Chanson numbers: ‘Menilmontant’ ‘Sympathique’ and ‘J'attendrai’, and some excellent swinging standards such as ‘Exactly Like You and - Lady Be Good (we would have danced if there had been any room, but the house was packed). ‘Night And Day’ gave guitarist Peter Michaels a chance to shine, while ‘Bei Mir Bist Du Schon’ and ‘Beyond The Sea’ enabled cellist Shirley Smart to show her instrumental virtuosity. The band closed their final set with ‘See You In My Dreams’, with the audience’s cheers and clapping echoing to the rafters.

Dave P, 4 years ago