What’s got 14 eyes, three horns and loves to party? The answer is a uniquely entertaining band called One Jump Ahead. Playing the irresistible blend of jazz, blues and fun called jump/jive music, they have over 150 songs in their repertoire to get people dancing and enjoying themselves!

With a seven-piece line-up, One Jump Ahead is led by singer, saxophonist and songwriter, Kit Packham, who is joined by some of London’s top jazz professionals on piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet and another saxophone. The band play material ranging from the classic jive music of the 1940s of which the great Louis Jordan was the most famous exponent, through to rock’n’roll, rhythm’n’blues and soul. On the way, the band take in some classic swing and jazz numbers recorded by artists such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday.

Kit Packham’s One Jump Ahead are now accepted as probably the best jump/jive/jazz band in the country and Kit’s three CDs have been widely acclaimed and played on BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM and local radio stations. Press comments include: "Class exponents of the jump-jive oeuvre" (Time Out); "Vigorous jump-jive and R & B" (Daily Express); "London’s most consistent and entertaining jump-jive specialists" (TNT); "…tight jazzy arrangements … the band impresses with some stylish playing" (Highly Strung).

Not surprisingly, One Jump Ahead are an extremely popular band for weddings, parties, corporate events and receptions of all kinds. As Kit puts it: "We have wowed audiences from Islington to Israel, Clerkenwell to County Cork and from Docklands to Deustchland!" The infectious rhythms, humour and style of the band is great for breaking down barriers and getting audiences of all ages on the dance floor, and during quieter moments the band also have the flexibility to provide cool, jazzy background music. The band normally play for two to three hours and bring their own professional PA system, through which they can also play CDs during their breaks. Our quoted price is for the seven-piece line-up, but a smaller or larger band can be put together by special request.