Our Bands

Here is a selection from our jazz band roster. Remember - the biggest factor in the price is the number of musicians in the band you choose.

If you’re feeling flush you can hire our largest outfit, an eight-piece swing band. This, however, will come at twice the price of a jazz quartet, perhaps a bit more if several cars are required for the band to get themselves to the venue. Our trios and quartets are our most popular jazz bands, because they’re cheaper and can generally fit into one car. Also they take up less room at the venue, and can set up and pack down unobtrusively.

• Nigel Price Guitar

  Available from solo act to six-piece. Nigel Price is, quite rightly, one of London's busiest guitarists. He plays in various formats, ranging from solo guitar up to sextets. Nigel plays jazz for weddings, corporate functions, private parties and more. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Wells Trio

  Wells Trio is a combination of three very experienced professionals. Singer Sara Oschlag is one of our main artists, featuring in several of our most popular acts. Jazz pianist Tim Wells has joined Sara on many performances, and hired her in his own projects. They've both worked extensively with Dan Sheppard on double bass, so this trio has a deep rapport. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Ultraswing

  Available from duo to quintet. Ultraswing is one of the UK's longest-running gypsy jazz groups. The core of the group is two guitars and double bass, but this can be built upon by adding violin, clarinet, sax, accordion or more guitars. The band evolved from The Hot Club of Hassocks, briefly appeared as The Dukes of Hassocks, and settled down as Ultraswing in 1995. The music is unabashed gypsy swing from the Django Reinhardt era, and many previous clients have been tapping their toes to the infectious sound. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Jason Henson Duo

  Jason is an all-rounder, playing many guitar styles, including swing jazz, gypsy swing, be-bop guitar, George Benson, Wes Montgomery style. He’s available in the following duo formats: Jason plus vocals; Jason plus second guitarist; Jason plus sax/trumpet; Jason plus double bass; Jason plus piano. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Duncan Hemstock

  Available from duo to septet. Ably backed by a collection of some of the finest Swing musicians in London - affectionately known as The All Stars - Duncan plays classic numbers from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and when feeling a little dangerous, the ‘40s. Dancers are sure to be on the floor, whilst those who feel more comfortable in their chairs will no doubt find their feet tapping to the fierce Swing tunes or swaying themselves to a sweet melody. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Jack Stephenson-Oliver

  Jack Stephenson-Oliver is a very accomplished solo pianist, with various hotel residencies and bags of experience playing for weddings, corporate events and restaurants. He can also team up with other musicians to create a bespoke band for your event. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Jonny Hepbir Trio

  Gypsy jazz specialist Jonny Hepbir teams up with double bass and guitar to for his classic gypsy swing trio, emulating the great Django Reinhardt to create that Parisian atmosphere. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• The Jonny Hepbir Quartet

  Guitarist Jonny’s gypsy jazz quartet is extremely popular. His YouTube channel has had more than 2 million views, and their CD is selling like hot cakes. The line up is Jonny plus vocals, second guitar and double bass. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Sara Oschlag Quartet

  Jazz singer Sara’s quartet is a very popular band. Sara sings classic jazz standards and Brazilian bossa nova material, supported by guitar, double bass and saxophone/trumpet. In high demand for champagne receptions, restaurants, hotels and corporate events. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Rockin’ in Rhythm

  Available from trio to octet. The full-size Rockin’ in Rhythm is an eight-piece swing band, playing classic tunes from the swing era and big band jazz. Three horns and a singer up front, plus a classy four-piece rhythm section, this band will make you party like it’s 1939. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Jason Henson Solo Guitar

  Jason is an all-rounder, playing many guitar styles, including swing jazz, gypsy swing, be-bop guitar, George Benson style jazz, Wes Montgomery style. He’s available as a solo guitarist for those situations where space and/or budgets are limited. Jason will create a relaxed atmosphere for people to chat or listen. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Chris Coull Group

  Available from duo to septet. Chris Coull is a very fine trumpet player, and runs many different groups as leader. His trios and quartets have been used by corporate clients solidly for the last 12 years. He is also available for weddings and private parties. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Chris Coull

  Jazz trumpeter Chris Coull can cover many types of event with his various groups. His small big-band can really raise the roof, or he can offer a gentle background atmosphere with his duo. His versatility means he can cover all the options in between. As a band leader and arranger he has worked around the world. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Matt Holborn Quartet

  The Matt Holborn Quartet is led by Matt himself on violin with two guitarists and a double bass. The line-up is very much influenced by the classic Hot Club of Paris band featuring Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. This quartet plays many of the tunes from that era, but also adds some more modern tunes with a gypsy jazz makeover GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Ela Southgate

  Available from solo to quintet. Ela is primarily a vocalist - however she also plays guitar and piano. Choose Ela for a mellow sound at an afternoon wedding reception. She'd be perfect during the wedding breakfast - she's never loud, and will allow conversation to flow freely whilst she sets up a relaxed ambience as a backdrop. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Phoebe Gorry

  Available from duo to quartet. Phoebe Gorry is a talented young singer making waves on the London Scene. She can sing with a pianist or guitarist, add a double bass for a trio, add drums for a quartet. You can even add some horns if you want to blow the budget. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Sara Oschlag Trio

  By far and away our most popular jazz band. Compact, suits a medium budget, fits in one car. The line up is Sara Oschlag plus guitar and double bass. Also available with piano instead of guitar. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Eriko Ishihara

  Available from solo to quartet. Eriko Ishihara is a Japanese pianist and singer. As a solo pianist she has many resident gigs in the best London hotels, including The Dorchester, Claridge's and The Ritz. She also has duo, trio and quartet formats. Her trio with guitar and double bass is particularly sophisticated, with many Japanese tours on their CV. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Sara Oschlag

  Jazz singer Sara Oschlag has various line ups suitable for a variety of budgets. From a fun and compact duo all the way up to a five piece, with options in between, there's sure to be an option suitable for your event. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Stacey Dawson

  Internationally renowned jazz saxophonist Stacey Dawson has been in high demand on the London scene for the last 20 years. He is regular at The Savoy, The Dorchester and The Ivy, to name just a few. Comfortable in any situation, Stacey has performed for some big name clients, but very much enjoys playing for smaller events too.. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Sara Oschlag Duo

  Sara is a very popular jazz vocalist, having played with many of the UK’s top jazz bands, and recorded with some excellent musicians. Her huge repertoire of jazz standards are suitable for weddings, corporate events, cruise ships, hotel contracts, jazz clubs and more. She is available in the following duo formats: Sara plus guitar; Sara plus piano; Sara plus double bass. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Robin Watt Trio

  This trio features Robin Watt on sax. Robin is a highly experienced band leader with over 30 years in the business. His trio features either sax/double bass/guitar, or sax/bass/piano. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Three Little Birds

  Three Little Birds are a trio of singers performing close-harmony arrangements of popular jazz standards. They can accompany themselves on guitar, piano and trumpet, and are also available up to six members to include double bass, guitar and saxophone. GO TO BAND PAGE >

• Jonny Hepbir Duo

  Jonny is one of the UK’s finest gypsy jazz guitarists. If you’re short on space, he’s available in the following duo formats: Jonny plus second guitarist; Jonny plus accordion; Jonny plus double bass. GO TO BAND PAGE >