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Jazz & Swing


In our jazz section you will find bands covering several styles of music. To help you make your choice, here is an explanation of the main styles covered.

"Trad" covers New Orleans and Dixieland styles - the sort of music played by Louis Armstrong and British bands like Kenny Ball. "Swing" is music of the 30s and 40s including the Big Band styles of Glenn Miller and Count Basie. "Jump Jive" is a style made famous by Louis Jordan and celebrated in the hit show Five Guys Named Mo. With elements of swing and Rhythm'n'Blues, this is great music for dancing to. "Modern" is the style of music which began with Bebop in the 40s and developed over the 50s, 60s and 70s.

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1. Find an act you like. 2. Click on ‘More info’ for sound clips, biogs, song lists and testimonials. 3. Add acts of interest to ‘My Acts’. 4. Click on ‘My Acts’ and submit your list - we can then confirm availability and price, and send you a CD and more information. Alternatively, call us on 0800 034 3232, use the contact form below or e-mail us at info@functionjunction.co.uk



Swing City
Rat pack big band jazz and funky pop from this talented band with 9 or 10 piece line-up.

from £2,065 for 9-piece More information about Swing City More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Omnibus Edition
Classic jazz, swing, rat pack, rock’n‘roll and chart hits from this superbly versatile band

from £1,250 for 4-piece More information about Omnibus Edition More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

One Jump Ahead
Jump, jive, jazz, with some soul, rhythm and blues, and rock’n’roll thrown in. Great band for jazz-flavoured dancing.

from £1,200 More information about One Jump Ahead More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Elastic Band
Classic jazz from the 20s to the 50s. A band of aficionados who really know how to swing.

from £500 More information about The Elastic Band More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Jazz Dynamos
Swing, modern jazz, rock’n’roll, 60s pop and soul from this brilliant and extremely popular band.

from £2,250 More information about The Jazz Dynamos More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Chris Walker Swingtet
Swinging jazz from the 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Unobrusive background music or something livelier for dancing.

from £450 More information about The Chris Walker Swingtet More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Gentle Jazz
Traditional and swing jazz band expert at creating a happy party atmosphere without being obtrusive.

from £525 More information about Gentle Jazz More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Jazz Flavours of Evening Mist
Smooth and sophisticated jazz and background music. Can also provide party dance music - see our dinner/dance section.

from £565 More information about The Jazz Flavours of Evening Mist More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Century Jazz
Mainstream/modern jazz band who can also provide 50s and 60s dance music.

from £625 More information about Century Jazz More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Rhythm Kings
Gentle Jazz's "alter ego" - a New Orleans style band especially good for outdoor events.

from £525 More information about The Rhythm Kings More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Al Nicholls Swing Quartet
Full-toned tenor sax leads this fine band playing smooth "standards" and blues.

from £700 More information about The Al Nicholls Swing Quartet More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Kevin O'Brien
Top Sinatra-style "crooner" who recently performed at Joan Collins's wedding reception.

from £850 More information about Kevin O'Brien More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Morellos
Double bass, violin, guitar trio specialising in Hot Club 30s jazz. Acoustic and mobile - so can also play outside.

from £635 More information about The Morellos More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Carole Westwood
From Ella Fitzgerald to Norah Jones. Smooth, swinging jazz vocals from award-winning Midlands-based singer.

from £375 for trio More information about Carole Westwood More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Alyson Green
Warm and relaxed swing and jazz from superior singer, currently earning critical acclaim from aficionados.

from £500.00 More information about Alyson Green More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Charleston Chasers
Authentic jazz age entertainment from this 10-piece band, which recreates the sounds of the roaring 20s and 30s.

from £1,825 More information about The Charleston Chasers More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Chris Gumbley
One of the most versatile sax/clarinet players around - 20s “trad” to 90s “funk” – all played superbly. From duo and up.

from £375 for duo More information about Chris Gumbley More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Chris Watts Quartet
Cocktail jazz to funky soul, this Midlands-based quartet provides laid-back, sophisticated music.

from £875 More information about The Chris Watts Quartet More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Don Steele Quartet
Lively “trad” jazz from this mobile acoustic band – ideal for garden parties and other outdoor events.

from £500 More information about The Don Steele Quartet More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Georgia Mancio
Superlative cool jazz vocals won Georgia 1st prize at the 2005 Brussels International Young Jazz Singers' Competition.

from £565 for trio More information about Georgia Mancio More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Jazzbomb
Smooth vocals and quality jazz from versatile young pro musicians. Available from solo piano/vocals to seven-piece.

from £1,600 for 5-piece More information about Jazzbomb More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Jivin’ Miss Daisy
Ellington/Basie style dance band jazz from this all-star nine-piece dynamic band. Smaller line-ups also available.

from £1,875 for 9-piece More information about Jivin’ Miss Daisy More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Karen Sharp
Laid-back lyrical sax playing from one of the most highly-rated young players on today’s jazz scene.

from £375 for duo More information about Karen Sharp More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Robert Fowler
Rich-toned tenor sax man plays all the favourite jazz “standards” with relaxed, bluesy feel.

from £565 for trio More information about Robert Fowler More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Soundial
Funky jazz from five-piece band featuring some of the country’s leading young players. Cool “standards” to jazz-rock and soul.

from £1,065 More information about Soundial More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Paul Moran
Looking for something different? Try the funkiest Hammond jazz organ sound and more, from truly top professionals.

from £500 for duo More information about Paul Moran More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

The Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble
Sophisticated swing including Glen Miller, Sinatra, Harry Connick, from this superior Manchester based five-piece.

from £815 More information about The Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Allison Neale
Cool sax and flute from this outstanding young musician. Elegant and swinging jazz.

from £565 for trio More information about Allison Neale More info Request demo CD, price and availability Add to My Acts

Blue Harlem
Dance music from the big-band era mixed with blues, R&B and smoochy jazz!

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