We can supply the style of jazz band that will suit your requirements in terms of both size and budget.
Smooth cocktail jazz or Latin and bossa novas for those pre dinner drinks at weddings, corporate events and garden parties or lively six-piece Dixieland band for that garden party or village fete.
Perhaps smooth vocals and the great American songbook, ideal for most events but perfect in that small bar or restaurant setting.
Swing Street West can also recommend and give advice on Bath and South West based groups.
Street Swing West uses only the best swing musicians in the area with a wealth of experience between them. These experienced and skilful players have all built up good reputations in their own right. They play with various groups in venues across the West of England.
Swing Street can bring them together for your needs.
We can tailor the bands to your needs and budget in terms of size and instrumentation.
The trio is ideal for small intimate gatherings such as art galleries, bars, restaurants, jazz brunches and private parties. It can comprise a mix of guitar / piano / bass/ saxophone/ trumpet or vocals. We can always advise you on the most suitable combination.
It can also be expanded up to a sextet or more for corporate events, weddings or any event where a larger combination is required. These larger groups can be a full Dixieland line or a smoother swing and bossa nova style band with or with out vocals.
The band can dress in black DJ's or smart casual clothes as required.
Swing Street West presents jazz and swing every Sunday evening between 8 and 10 at the award winning gastro pub Ring O Bells, Widcombe, Bath.
For listings go to; www.ringobellswidcombe.co.uk
Below are some of the groups and musicians that Swing Street West can recommend:
Joe’s Jazz Jumpers
Straight ahead swing, mainstream and traditional group. (See 45 St. Swing above) with Joe Spibey (bass) Terry Veal (guitar) Bob Jones (saxes )Trio or up to a sextet.
Contact: joe@swingstreetwest.co.uk
below, at the ring O bells in Bath
below Joe Spibey on bass with Nigel Fox (piano)and Les Circle (drums)
45th Street Swing
The great American songbook. Sung and swung.
Below the 45th St. Swing with Joe Spibey (bass) Terry Veal (guitar) Bob Jones (saxes ) and James Lambeth on vocals with guests Felix Tabis, violin and Roger Brown, trumpet.
Contact: joe@swingstreetwest.co.uk
Dubsols
Straight ahead modern jazz standards. Can be a quartet or larger.
Contact: murph4music@gmail.com
Dan Reid Trio
Trumpet led jazz trio.Can be a quartet or larger.
Contact number: 07969 035943
David Newton
Multi-award winning jazz pianist. Solo piano or various combinations.(below Dave plays 'They Cant Take That Away From Me')
Contact: executivejazz@aol.com
Eric Gilchrist & Max Brittain
Sax & guitar duo / quintet.Below Eric with his quintet featuring Max on guitar and the great Jack Honeybourne on piano.
Contact:
eric.gilchrist@blueyonder.co.uk
Gaulois Brothers
Gypsy jazz at its very best. From a duo up to a quintet.
Below the Gaulois plus guests play at the Bath Fringe Festival. Felix on the violin also fronts the Swing Strings
Contact: pete@gauloisbrothers.co.uk
Guy Harrup Trio
Guitar, sax and bass group. Regulars at the Green Park Brasserie in Bath.
Contact number:
07979401132
Fifi La Roux and the Prohibition Band
20's and 30's style band
http://fifilaroux.wix.com/prohibition
Manos Puestas
Gypsy, flamenco and swing style jazz. A duo but can be a quartet. (see below)
Contact:
info@2bootmusic.com
Nick Sorenson & John Law
Contemporary jazz with Nick on saxes and the outstanding piano of John Law. ( below John with one of his trios)
Contact: improvisingschool@yahoo.co.uk
Robert Brian Trio
Straight ahead jazz standards from this drummer led group.Can be a quartet or larger.
Contact: robbrian67@hotmail.com
Swing Strings
Violin led swing quartet fronted by Felix Tabis ( see Gaulois Brothers above) Music from the 30s & 40s.
Contact: joe@swingstreetwest.co.uk
The Severn Jazzmen
Long established traditional seven piece band.
Contact number: 01225 862988
Zoe Francis
Outstanding vocalist often in duos with David Newton.
Contact: zoefrancis7-uk@hotmail.co.uk
Roger Wells Dixie Hotshots
Dixieland jazz six piece.
Contact number:
01179 555616
Laura Sheppard
Jazz Trio (vocals, piano & double bass)
Late night, dinner jazz for resturants, hotels, parties & special events.
Contact: Contact: laura@laurasheppardjazz.com
