Birthday party Jazz Bands for hire in Dorset

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£600 - £800
Jazz bandFordingbridge

Experience this iconic album played LIVE. A true 1959 New York Jazz band.

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£570 - £1750
Jazz bandBournemouth

"The" swing & jive band to book for your event! We guarantee to shake the house down with swing, blues and jive numbers!

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From£400
Jazz bandYeovil

Classy swing jazz & blues also great rock pop soul and more from top musicans led by dynamic vocalist Julie - satisfaction guaranteed!

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Jazz bandBournemouth

Joe's Jazz is one of the most sought after jazz bands in the UK and can cater for any event and be booked in any size, from a duos upwards.

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From£960
Jazz bandBournemouth

Latin Band - Cuban, Brazillian and Latin Music. For dancing to or to chill to! Authentic sounds and first class musicians!

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Jazz bandBournemouth

Spiral recreates the best of 70's and 80's jazz funk fusion songs putting their own stamp on them. Great for parties or to sit and listen to

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Jazz bandBournemouth

A jazz band playing jazz from the 1920's, 1930's & 1940's such as Mr Sandman, Summertime, Somebody Stole My Gal, Royal Garden Blues, etc.

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£680 - £1250
Jazz bandPoole

... a strolling vaudeville band playing pop from the last 100 years - Armstrong to Zutons, in a swing style! No wires, no limits!

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Jazz bandBournemouth

Saxophone & Piano duo playing jazz and easy listening. Can be augmented to a trio or quartet with double bass and drums.

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£450 - £600
Jazz bandBournemouth

Live Vocals & Sax Duo ~ Swing, Jazz, Soul, Pop, Laid back Chill to Upbeat & Lively.

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£550 - £1180
Jazz bandBath

Add some toe-tapping, swinging sophistication to your drinks reception, or a warm background atmosphere to your dinner.

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£600 - £750
Jazz bandLondon

A polished and exciting outfit that plays a mix of originals and vibrant jazz standards, made up of former RWCMD graduates.

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£400 - £1800
Jazz bandLondon

Top jazz band, bringing you the magic of Brazilian Bossa nova, swing, jive and jazzy arrangements of your favourite pop songs!

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£320 - £1200
Jazz bandLondon

Jazz&Swing ~ based in Portsmouth&London.Bringing Swinging Jazz to 400+ parties & weddings all over 🇬🇧🍸 Happy to travel!

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£350 - £1125
Jazz bandLiverpool

An ultra-hip, swinging band from the buzzing North West jazz scene! Creating a unique new twist on jazz standards and modern classics!

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£900 - £2450
Jazz bandLondon

International Jazz and Swing Singer, Nick Pritchard is one of our most sought after and highly demanded Artists.

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£1000 - £5000
Jazz bandLondon

The only band offering 3-4 roaming instruments on the dance floor. Your guests become part of the show, on a night they will never forget.

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£320 - £800
Jazz bandBrighton

Add some atmosphere, ambience and a touch of class to your event.

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Hiring a jazz band in Dorset

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Popular genres:
Jazz, Pop, Rock
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
June, July, September

How much does it cost to hire a jazz band in Dorset?

The typical price per group member for jazz bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a trad/vintage jazz band, a swing band, a post-modern jukebox band, and a gypsy jazz band?

Jazz bands come in all shapes and sizes - that's what's so great about them! They'll usually specialise in a specific style, like the following: Trad/vintage jazz band: perform Dixieland and ragtime jazz music from the early 20th century. Swing band: perform a style of jazz music developed in the 1930s & 1940s in the USA. Post-modern jukebox band: a style of music incorporating modern songs, or songs from different genres, into an upbeat jazz style (along with jazz instruments) Gypsy jazz band: a style of jazz developed by virtuoso Romani guitarist, Django Reinhardt, in the 1930's. Also known as 'jazz manouche'

What kind of performance should I expect from a jazz band?

Jazz bands come in all shapes and sizes - so depending on that context, they can either perform background music or play a headline performance. For most jazz bands, a background performance is the natural choice. Jazz musicians are masters of keeping the music lively, while not being so loud as to take over conversation. However, with the rise of post-modern jukebox, jazz bands are becoming more adept at headline performances. These are designed to get guests up on their feet and dancing during the evening party at a wedding or function. So, if you're after a band who mix the roaring 20s with the swinging 60s with the naughty 90s, this'll be your go-to!

What songs will a jazz band perform?

Professional jazz bands usually have extensive song lists - that said, make sure you let them know if you have any special requests! The jazz bands we asked said the following 5 tunes are their most popular: At Last - Etta James My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing - Duke Ellington Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra Take Five - Dave Brubeck

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