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About The Red Hot Rags - Energetic Swing & Jazz Band

'An incredible tribute to the Jazz Divas'

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The Red Hot Rags offer a sophisticated selection of jazz classics and swing numbers to entertain your guests and create the perfect atmospheare throughout your event. From wedding receptions to corporate dinners The Red Hot Rags are the best choice for moment requiring impeccable and elegant music. With over 15 years of experience behind them, this group of adaptable, fun-loving musicians deliveres the popular songs of the 1920/40s by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday together with modern-day chart-toppers such as “All About The Bass”, “Valerie” and more. Adapting seamlessly from 'background music’ to ‘music for dancing’ RHR are the best choice for weddings, private parties and corporate events. Just drop them a line and Jess, vocalist and manager of the band, will be happy to tailor the perfect set for you!

The Red Hot Rags - Energetic Swing & Jazz Band

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The Red Hot Rags - Energetic Swing & Jazz Band's Reviews

5 out of 5

Great group, highly recommend.

5 out of 5

This band took our event to ANOTHER LEVEL. Everyone was fascinated and loved them. Quality was very very good, they are amazing musicians. Do not doubt to hire them for your event, you won't regret.

5 out of 5

They fell in with the event very well . Jess s beautiful voice was enchanting

Reply from The Red Hot Rags - Energetic Swing & Jazz Band

1 year ago

Thank you so much Richard, it was an absolute pleasure meeting you and playing for your anniversary! :)

5 out of 5

Jess and the band were amazing, the perfect group for my party. They played two sets of vintage classics which fit the 40s theme perfectly. My children and I loved dancing to their sets and the older guests had just a much fun listening while sitting down.

5 out of 5

Luke Gregory • 3 Mar 2019 I can't speak highly enough of this band, they are professional, talented & sound amazing. Before the wedding Jess worked very hard with the venue to ensure we could have the best possible line up for our reception and set up a surprise happy birthday for the mother of the bride with no problems. Thank you for helping to make our special day fun & memorable. Luke & Noriko

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The Red Hot Rags - Energetic Swing & Jazz Band's Song list

JAZZ & SWING

1, After You've Gone

2. Ain't Misbehavin'

3. All of Me

4. At Last

5. A Tisket A Tasket

6. Autumn Leaves

7. Bei Mir Bis Duscein

8. Bye Bye Blackbird

9. Besame Mucho

10. Blue Moon

11. Blue Skies

12. But Not for Me

13. C'est Si Bon

14. Cheek To Cheek

15. Cry Me a River

16. Dinah

17. Don’t Know Why

18. Dance Me To The End Of Love

19. Dream a Little Dream Of Me

20. Fever

21. Fly Me To The Moon

22. Georgia On My Mind

23 Hello Dolly

24. Honeysuckle Rose

25. Hit The Road Jack

26. I Can't Give You Anything but Love

27. I Got a Woman

28. I Got Rhytm

29. I Just Want to Make Love to You

30. I Wanna Be Like You (King of The Swingers)

31. I Would Rather Go Blind

32. It's Only a Paper Moon

33. Is You is or is you Ain't my Baby

34. It Don't Mean a Thing

35. La Vie En Rose

36. L.O.V. E.

37. Love For Sale

38. Love Me or Leave Me

39. Lullaby Of Birdland

40. Mack the Knife

41. Mean to Me

42. Misty

43. Moon River

43. My Baby Just Cares for Me

44. Night And Day

45. On the Sunny Side of the Street

46. Perhaps Perphaps Perhaps

47. Puttin' on the Ritz

48. Sophisticated Lady

49. St. James Infirmary

50. Summertime

51. Sway

52. The Lady is A Tramp

53. They Can't Take That Away from Me

54. Tico Tico

55. Why Don't You Do Right

POP/SOUL/FUNK and EASY LISTENING:

1. All About That Bass – Megan Trainor

2. Ain't No Sunshine – Billy Withers

3. Back to Black - Amy Winehouse

4. Bad Moon Rising

5. Be My Baby - The Ronettes

6. Big Spender - Shirley Bassey

7. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

8. Come Together - The Beatles

9. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

10. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen

11. Get Lucky – Daft Punk

12. Happy - Pharrell William

13. Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

14. I Feel Good - James Brown

15. Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

16. I Heard It Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye

17. I’m a Believer - The Monkees

18. Johnny Be Good - Chuck Berry

19. Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers

20. KISS - Prince

21. Love is a Losing Game - Amy Winehouse

22. Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley

23. Mercy – Duffy

24. Message In A Bottle – The Police

25. Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett

26. My Girl - The Temptations

27. Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin

28. Our Day Will Come - Amy Winehouse

29. Rehab - Amy Winehouse

30. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival

31. Rolling In The Deep - Adele

32. Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

33. Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes

34. Sitting On the Dock Of the Bay - Otis Redding

35. Stand By Me - Ben E. King

36. Stuck In the Middle with You

37. Superstition - Stevie Wonder

38. Sunny - Bobby Hebb

39. That Man - Caro Emerald

40. These Boots - Nancy Sinatra

41. Valerie - Amy Winehouse

42. Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley

ITALIAN:

1. Baciami Piccina – Alberto Rabagliati

2. Buona Sera Signorina

3. Carina

4. Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney

5. Tu Vuò fa' l'Americano

6. Via Con Me - Paolo Conte

7. Volare – Domenico Modugno

FRENCH:

1. La Mer

2. C’est Si Bon

3. La Vie En Rose - Edit Piaf

4. Sympathique

5. Plus Je T'embrasse

SPANISH:

1. Amado Mio

2. Besame Mucho

3. Quizas Quizas

BOSSA NOVA:

1. Água de Beber

2. Corcovado

3. Insensatez (How Insensitive)

4. Mas Que Nada

5. Samba De Uma Nota So

6. So Nice (Summer Samba)

7. The Girl from Ipanema (Garota De Ipanema)

8. Wave (Vou te Contar)

The Red Hot Rags - Energetic Swing & Jazz Band's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£687.50
Up to 2 hours	£1000
Up to 3 hours	£1375

Customer questions

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

Yes the singer will be the same you see in the video. This will always be the case unless unforseen circumstances such as illness. In these rare cases the singer will be one professional vocalist with whom the band has already performed in the past and who will be up to the same standard :) You will always be informed in this case!

Do you have different line-up options?

Our usual line-up is as follows: Vocals, Guitar, Keys, Drums and Double Bass however very popular options are also the Duo Line ups ie. Vocals and Guitar or Trio Line Up. We also have a 6 piece option that includes Sax/Clarinet.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

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

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

Our full PAT Tested PA system is included in your quote.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Bloomsbury Club - London Plaquemine Lock - London Frog by Adam Handling - London Gordon Ramsey Restaurant - Chelsea, London HMS Belfast - London Barbican - London Royal College of Physicians - London The Courtyard Theather - London The Peasant - London Primobar - Westminster Beagle Restaurant - London Le Plateau - London The Bitter Sling - Mayfair, London

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We are inspired by the Jazz Divas such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London to mention but a few and by the great minds of composers such as Duke Ellington and Fats Waller.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

We do regularly perform for high profile clients and venues

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Blues, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Light music, Pop, Covers, Vintage, Acoustic

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Types:

Jazz band, Jazz trio, Gypsy jazz band, Jazz duo, Jazz fusion band, New Orleans band, Vintage jazz band, Swing & Jive band, Latin jazz band

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Event types:

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

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