Birthday party Jazz Bands for hire in York

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Hire Might As Well Be Swing Jazz band with Encore
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£1500 - £2000
Jazz bandLeeds

Sophisticated jazz and iconic pop hits with a vintage twist.

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Hire The Jazz Exchange  Jazz band with Encore
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£320 - £1800
Jazz bandLeeds

Jazz group of duo, trio, quartet or more from Leeds and the north featuring the best talent around.

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Hire Paul Harding Trio Jazz band with Encore
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£650 - £1372
Jazz bandLeeds

The Great American Songbook played by outstanding musicians. Swing & jazz classics to set a classy mood and delight your guests.

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Hire The Pint Sized Big Band Jazz band with Encore
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£875 - £2100
Jazz bandLeeds

A six-piece big band playing jazz hits from the 20s through to modern day. Our small size makes us suitable for all venues and occasions.

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Hire The After Hours Jazz band with Encore
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£1000 - £2150
Jazz bandLeeds

Formed in 2012, The After Hours bring a whole new level of musicality & energy Live Electro-Swing; Darlings of the UK festival circuit....

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Hire The Groove Merchants Jazz band with Encore
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£1250 - £1875
Jazz bandLeeds

We are a 5-piece party band based in Leeds, UK. Whether you're looking for Motown classics or todays' chart toppers we'll have you covered!

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Hire The George Hoffman Trio Jazz band with Encore
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£350 - £750
Jazz bandLeeds

British Jazz Trio specialising in the Great American Songbook. Extensive repertoire of many well-known jazz standards.

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Hire Jitterbug Duo Jazz band with Encore
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From£411.76
Jazz bandLeeds

Acoustic Jazz Duo based in Leeds UK delivering sweet songs from the great american songbook and more!

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Hire James Banner Jazz band with Encore
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£300 - £1250
Jazz bandLeeds

Jazz: background music or music for dancing, weddings, meals, parties. Available to travel internationally, EU passport and driving licence.

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Hire Dr Jazz Jazz band with Encore
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£1375 - £1700
Jazz bandYork

An amazing Roaring 20s/30s Great Gatsby band with a wealth of experience. These wonderful musicians guarantee to get your feet tapping!

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Hire Kibitz Jazz band with Encore
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From£640
Jazz bandLeeds

Kibitz are a 6 piece band from Leeds performing energetic and soulful klezmer and Eastern European folk music

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Hire Dr Jazz - Vocal/Trumpet Solo Act Jazz band with Encore
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Jazz bandYork

Charismatic Roaring 20s and 30s vocalist who also plays the trumpet. Two acts for the price of one!

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Hire Manouche Ganoush Jazz band with Encore
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£480 - £2500
Jazz bandLeeds

Leeds-based Euro Jazz band. Playing music from across the continent including Swing Manouche (Gypsy Jazz), Balkans & Klezmer.

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Hire Neon Blue Jazz band with Encore
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£625 - £1625
Jazz bandBath

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

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Hire Ben H Trio Jazz band with Encore
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£825 - £1075
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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Hire Sambinha Jazz Band Jazz band with Encore
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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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Hire Swing Kings Jazz band with Encore
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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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Hire Nouveau Lounge Jazz band with Encore
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£2625 - £4175
Jazz bandKent

Nouveau Lounge are a UK band who perform their own arrangements of modern pop songs played in a Vintage Style.

FAQs about hiring Birthday Party Jazz Bands in York

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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

Hiring a Birthday Party Jazz Band in York

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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 Birthday Party Jazz Band in York?

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

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Recent reviews of our Birthday Party Jazz Bands in York

“We hired Might As Well Be Swing for our Wedding on 21st March and wow! They were all absolutely amazing! Our guests absolutely loved them and we've had so many compliments! All of the band were extremely professional. They arrived on time and the performances were outstanding! They all looked great too. Would highly recommend! I wish I could do it all over again x”

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Katie hired Might As Well Be Swing for a Wedding (available in York)

“Such an amazing band! Brilliant performers who totally made our night and our guests loved them! Super professional (dealt incredibly well with the slightly more intoxicated of our wedding guests!) and provided such an great atmosphere. Would very highly recommend! ”

8 November 2019
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Emily hired Might As Well Be Swing for a Wedding (available in York)

“They were enjoyed by many people including the landlord of the venue.”

19 May 2019
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Alison hired Might As Well Be Swing for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in York)

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