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Jazz Bands in the South East

Find jazz bands for your wedding or event in the South East

The South East covers a lot of ground, from Kensington, Guildford, Eastbourne, Canterbury, Newport and Chichester. Our jazz bands travel right across the region, so wherever your wedding or event is, you'll find acts on this page who already know the venues, the roads and the local crowds. They're booked for drinks receptions, dinners and evening parties.

Our listings for the South East take in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. Each of those areas has its own page too, which you'll find in the links further down, but the acts here will travel to any of them.

Venues across the South East that our acts know well include Syon House at Syon Park and Gate Street Barn, Brighton College and East Quay Venue, and Barton Manor and Two Woods Estate. Every venue has its own space, power supply and finish time, and we'll check those with the act for you.

The category covers jazz trios, swing and big-band line-ups, New Orleans groups and jazz singers. Their pages show exactly what each one plays, so you can match the act to your guests and your venue.

We've been booking jazz bands since 1999, and every act on this page travels across the South East. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £500 to £2,500, depending on line-up, date and how long the act plays
  • Always included: PA, lighting and travel, in every quote
  • Acts travel to venues right across the South East
  • Summer Saturdays and December dates book up first
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

The South East is a large area, so it's worth mentioning your venue's exact location when you enquire. Acts based nearby often have more availability and more experience of local venues, and we'll point you towards them.

Expect to pay from around £500 up to £2,500 or more for a larger line-up. The act, the date and your set times make the biggest difference. Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so nothing is added later.

Each act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Gentlemen of the Road

A vintage 20's - 40's style swing band that will blow your socks off with their unique arrangements of modern tracks

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From £1,985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

A Touch Of Paris

Jazz, Swing, Gatsby, Parisian Themed Ensemble

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From £645

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Vintage Jukebox

Swing Band Playing The Biggest Hits Of The Last 40 Years

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From £2,295

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Baby Blues

An Authentic Swing Band Playing Your Favourite Rat Pack & Soul Tunes. You Even Get A Choice Of Singers..

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Fascinating Rhythm

Jazz Duo Or Trio | Guitar, Sax, Double Bass

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From £515

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Blue Note Jazz

Duo or Trio | Sax, Guitar, Drums | Standards & Modern Covers

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From £595

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Velvet Jazz

2 - 5 Piece Jazz Band | Ideal Daytime Entertainment | Female Vocals

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From £525

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Cannonballs

Combining Your Favourite Party Songs With Their Own Piano Based Style

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Stella & Fly

Piano & Vocals Duo | Ideal Afternoon or Evening Entertainment

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From £680

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Speakeasies

"Post Modern Jukebox" styled modern era tunes with a vintage twist plus classic party bangers to fill that dance floor.

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From £1,635

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Vipers Swing

The Smoothest Sounds | Female Vocals | Sax

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From £999

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Martinis

Wedding & Function Bands Don't Come Better Than This. All Genres, Male & Female Vocals, They Have It All.

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From £2,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Working with a budget?

Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Joe Penfold - Singer & Pianist

Joe Penfold - A Super Singer and Pianist Performing a Variety of Genres And Sing-along Hits

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From £545

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Harlem Shuffle

Combining Rat Pack Swing With Modern Pop Songs For A Postmodern Jukebox Sound.

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Manhattan

Smooth As Silk & Ready To Bring Jazz, Swing & Pop To Your Event

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From £2,095

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Badass Brass

A Funky New Orleans Style Brass Band Playing Modern Covers & Classics.

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Mojitos

A Huge Twelve Piece Band Performing Unique Arrangements Of Popular Songs

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From £2,130

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Jazz works particularly well for wedding drinks receptions, corporate dinners, awards evenings, garden parties and milestone celebrations — anywhere you want live music that adds atmosphere without stopping conversation. Many acts can also play a livelier swing set later for dancing.

Yes. Most jazz acts are used to playing at a volume that lets guests talk comfortably, especially duos and trios. Tell the band the room and the purpose of each set, and they'll pitch the volume and repertoire to suit.

A trio is usually piano or guitar, double bass and vocals or a lead instrument — ideal for receptions and dinners. A quartet or quintet adds drums and often saxophone or trumpet for a fuller sound, and a larger band gives you the energy for a dance floor.

A duo or trio needs very little: a small corner of the room and, in some cases, a single power socket. Larger bands with drums and amplification need more floor space and power nearby, so it's worth checking with your venue in the South East before booking.

From around £500 for a jazz duo to £2,500 or more for a larger band. The line-up, how long they play and the date make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Yes. Each act lists its repertoire, and most are happy to learn a special request with enough notice. If you have a style in mind — standards, gypsy jazz, bossa nova or swing — choose an act that specialises in it.

Reviews

(5)

“Dear Hireaband - Thank you so much for organising the Smooth Jazz Duo to play at a surprise birthday party on Saturday in Overton Hall. They were brilliant, and provided just the right kind of musical atmosphere for our celebration. They were really helpful when I discussed the timings and playlist etc and they greeted James with the best rendering of 'Happy Birthday To You' he's ever had when he walked in. I would recommend them on every count. Thank you again.”

(5)

“Thank you so much for joining us at Ellenor’s Midsummer Night’s Ball on Saturday 9 June in the grounds of St Clere, Sevenoaks. Harlem Shuffle performance was fantastic, it was great seeing so many guests getting up and dancing the night away. We have had so much wonderful feedback from both our guests and staff about your performance, so thank you for your hard work!”

(5)

“Before the event Dave did everything possible to work with us and make sure that it all went without a hitch, which was much appreciated. He and the rest of his group were friendly and professional throughout, and our guests loved seeing the joy they so clearly get from what they do. We hadn’t tried jazz at our hotel before, but it went down really well and we received lots of great feedback.”

(5)

“Tom is a talented and versatile saxophone player with a great future ahead of him. His impressive technique is matched by a mature sense of musicianship and he has a comprehensive understanding of how to fluently negotiate a broad range of repertoire. Tom’s outlook is highly professional and he is sensitive to the requirements of the different settings he performs in”

(5)

“I really enjoyed working with Livi ITM. Despite their youth, the band were thoroughly professional and dedicated musicians who brought a fresh dynamic to our music festival. The trio complement each other very well, bringing a warmth to the stage that the audience to engage with. Livi, front and centre, delivered controlled vocals of a seasoned pro, years ahead of her time. I look forward to working with them again.”

(5)

“All our dealings with Manhattan, from initially visiting their very user friendly website, through the booking process, and then arranging details for the event, was straight-forward and efficient. Harrison was most helpful and the band themselves were excellent! They were flexible and willing to fit in with what we wanted, prepared well and their performance was fantastic. I have received lots of positive feedback from those at the event and will certainly not hesitate to recommend Manhattan in the future.”

Local Venues in South East

Syon House at Syon Park

Syon House at Syon Park

The Duke of Northumberland's London home at Brentford, where Robert Adam's state rooms open onto 200 acres of Capability Brown parkland by the Thames.

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Gate Street Barn

Gate Street Barn

A working family farm of 180 acres in the Surrey Hills at Bramley, with an oak barn, a fire-lit tipi and eight places to stay for the weekend.

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Brighton College

Brighton College

Gilbert Scott's gothic quad a few streets back from the Brighton seafront, with a chapel, a great hall, and the whole site yours for the day.

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East Quay Venue

East Quay Venue

The old oyster grading room on Whitstable Harbour, all bare brick and sea views, with a built-in stage and a shingle beach all of its very own.

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Barton Manor

Barton Manor

Prince Albert's model farmstead at Whippingham, now a private estate of woods, lake and beach, with a stone barn made for a party after dark.

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Two Woods Estate

Two Woods Estate

Marry among towering redwoods on a 42-acre woodland estate at Pulborough, with a restored barn, a wild meadow and a firepit under the trees.

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Coworth Park

Coworth Park

A Georgian house in 240 acres by Windsor Great Park, with polo fields, a wildflower meadow and a serious kitchen.

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Royal Southern Yacht Club

Royal Southern Yacht Club

A waterfront clubhouse at Hamble with wide Solent views, nearly two centuries of sailing history and exclusive use of the club for the whole day.

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Hartwell House & Spa

Hartwell House & Spa

A Grade I house in 90 acres of Vale of Aylesbury parkland, once home to an exiled French king, and what live music looks like inside its rooms.

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The Tythe Barn

The Tythe Barn

A thatched 14th-century barn at Launton with chandeliers in the rafters, a 17th-century farmhouse to sleep in and a hot tub for the morning after.

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The Gore Hotel

The Gore Hotel

The Gore has been welcoming guests to Queen's Gate since 1892: antiques, four-posters, panelled Bar 190 and South Kensington at its most characterful.

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Pembroke Lodge

Pembroke Lodge

A Grade II listed Georgian house at the highest point of Richmond Park, with 11 acres of garden, enormous views and a proper party at the end of it.

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