Cafe Manouche collective Top UK Gypsy jazz

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Description Price
Vocals and guitar duo (price from)£600
Swinging Guitars duo (price from)£500
Swinging Trio (different line up options, price from)£600
Swinging quartet (different line up options, price from)£800
Prices all from/dependant on locations/time/day of the week/size/style of the event

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"We spent hours online searching for the perfect wedding band and kept coming back to Café Manouche. We can't describe how amazing they were on the day!

They are super friendly, very professional and they really are something special, don't look anywhere else you have found the perfect band! "

Ellie and James


With more and more bands currently popping up all over the UK it can be difficult to know which band to choose for your event.

Cafe Manouche collective have always been a popular choice for weddings and parties for a few different reasons;

The musicians are very likeable people who are a delight to work with. Right from the beginning the band leaders will give you any information you might need and are more than happy to spend time discussing ideas and arrangements with their clients.

They don't sound like every other band so you are guaranteed to have something a little bit different and special on your big day.

With so much experience in playing weddings and parties the band can also help with other elements of the day such as ceremony music, DJs and more.

Café Manouche have been recommended by many wedding experts, organisers, venues, photographers ,websites and blogs...Brides and Grooms who book Café Manouche are also often featured in wedding blogs and magazines including Wedding ideas, Rock My Wedding, Boho weddings, Magpie weddings and more...

Based in London but members of the collective live all over UK

Playing wonderful music from 1920s to 1950s + (as well as pre-1920), including well known Jazz standards, The American songbook, Parisian Waltzes, hot swing and touches of latin, bossa nova and more.

Played in the distinctive style of Gypsy Jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France.

Perfect for many occasions and suits most venues;
Weddings, private parties, garden parties, festivals, vintage themed events (1920s-50s), swing dance events, Bar Mitzvahs, Christmas events, Halloween parties, afternoon tea, Sunday brunch/lunchtimes, late night bars, cafes, hotels, casinos and much more.


Cafe Manouche can tailor their music sets to just one genre (1920s/30s/40s/French cafe music etc..) but specialise in being diverse in their range of styles.

The band also do music requests (mainly jazz/swing)

The band can also be hired as;

Solo Accordion- A wonderful addition to any Parisienne themed event or Birthday party, Wedding reception, creating a magical atmosphere for your guests.

Guitar/Accordion duo- A fantastic addition for a wedding drinks reception or ceremony music or to create a great atmosphere for smaller parties.

Guitar duo- Classic background music in the Gypsy Jazz, Django Reinhardt style, great for very small events or parties/weddings, add double bass to create a wonderful sound.

Vocals and guitar duo/trio- For a smaller line up with vocals, with Gypsy Jazz/classic Jazz and Swing standards creating a wonderful background atmosphere.

Trio- Perfect for smaller events, wedding drinks receptions and more... (two guitars and double bass)

Quartet +

(All available with or without vocals)

Cafe Manouche collective musicians also available including clarinet/trumpet/violin/drums for a full swing style band.

Café Manouche collective also work with some great dance teachers and you can add a dance lesson to your party/wedding and impress your guests and get them involved

(it is a really good ice breaker for weddings and other events)

1920s/30s/40s hot jazz & swing, balboa, Charleston, lindy hop and more.
Price upon request, please contact for more info.

Reviews (78)

There are currently 78 user ratings for Cafe Manouche collective

AVERAGE RATING

9.99 / 101

Location

Based in West London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Ever changing large repertoire of Jazz standards, American songbook, french waltzes, traditional Gypsy songs, latin bossa-nova, 1920s songs, 1930s & 40s swing, and 50s style be-bop, and

vintage style Christmas songs.

Sets can be tailored to your event.

We also can perform requests (Jazz/Swing)

Discus options for your first dance song & more...

Microphone also available for speeches.

Samples from repertoire:

Ain’t Misbehavin

All of Me

A Night in Tunisia

Anniversary Song

After you’ve gone

At Last

Autumn leaves

Belleville

Bernie’s Tune

Beyond the sea

Bie Mir Bist du Shoen (To me you’re beautiful)

Blue Drag

Blue Moon

Blue Skies

Bossa Dorado

Bye Bye Blackbird

Caravan

Charleston

Cheek to Cheek

Cherokee

Come Fly With Me

Coquette

Crazy

Dark Eyes

Deed I Do

(I) Dream of You

Dream a Little Dream

Fly Me to the Moon

For Sephora

Georgia on my mind

How High the Moon/Ornathology

Hungaria

I Cant Give You Anything But Love

I Get a Kick Out of You

I’ll see you in my dreams

Indifference

I Got Rhythm

I put a spell on you

Is you is or is you aint my baby

It don’t mean a thing (if it ain’t got that swing)

It Had to be You

Joseph Joseph

Just One of Those Things

King of the Swingers

Lady is a Tramp

La Foule

La Gitane

Latcho Drom

La Vie en Rose

Let do it (lets fall in love)

L.O.V.E

Love me or leave me

Lullaby of Birdland

Mack the knife

Minnie The Moocher

Minor Swing

Mister Sandman

Monti Czardas

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Nature Boy

Night and Day

Nuages

Over the Rainbow

Pennies from heaven

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

Puttin on the Ritz

Russian Lullaby

Sheik of Araby

Some of these days

Speak softly love (Godfather theme)

Summertime

Sunny side of the street

Sway

Sweet Georgia Brown

Sweet Sue

Swing Gitan

Swing 39

Take the A Train

The Girl from Ipanema

The way you look tonight

Them there eyes

There Will Never Be Another You

Tico Tico

Tiger Rag

Undecided

What a difference a day makes

Christmas songs:

Jingle bells

Let it snow

Santa Baby

Walking in a winter wonderland

What are you doing new years eve?

And more...

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Acoustic style band with 'acoustic' style amps
but can provide larger PA system if needed for large venues.

4 plug sockets/extension cable
2-3 Parking spaces
3 (arm-less) chairs
Food/Refreshments


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Basic sound and lighting


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

The band will need 30-60 mins to set up
Normally perform two 50 min sets with a short break
(Can be longer/shorter upon request)


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Repertoire list only, however requests can be made/depending on genre etc.

Recent Clients

Cafe Manouche collective has performed for these clients:

*The Ned, London (main bar a& private wedding parties)

*The Dorchester (private events)

*Pop up Vintage fairs, Canary Wharf events

*The Natural History Museum, (booked for private party)

*The Speigel tent, London

*Tesco (Regent St Queen's 90th celebrations)

*Secret Brunch London- Prohibition party

*Lilingston 'Vintage Circus' private party (Alongside, Jess Gylnne & Michael McIntyre)

*The Mandarin Oriental hotel, London

*The Retro Festival

*Claridge's Ballroom, London

*St Pancras Renaissance hotel, (London NYE 1920s parties, regular residency)

*The Leadenhall Building, Floor 42 (Cheese Grater) London

*Syon House, Brentford wedding

*Pembroke Lodge, Richmond

*Accordionist on BBCs 'Peaky Blinders'

*The Landmark Hotel, London

*Swingamajig festival 2016

*Cahoots, London

*The Refinery, Regents Place, London

*The Oak Room, Islington, London

*The Great Northern Hotel, London

*Restaurant Le Gothique, London

*Jubilee Hall

*The Museum of the Order of St John, London

*Clissold House, London

*Private party for 'Facebook London', (Hampton Court House)

*Residency at 108 Marylebone hotel, London

*Private party at Raymond Blanc's, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

*Duxford Imperial War Museum

*Weddings, Hampton Court House

*Huntsham Court Hall

*Mordon Hall, National trust

*The Candlelight Club, London

*The Painters Hall, London

*Floridita, London

*The Grand Pavilion (Stage Door venue), Porthcawl

* Blenheim palace

*The Drill Hall, Lincoln

*Stamford Arts Theatre

*The Crimson Club (Gin-fizz events) pop up 1920s themed night

*The Elgin, Notting Hill, London

*The Daffodil, Cheltenham

*Amersham Jazz Club

*Lost Society, London

*Powder Keg Diplomacy, London

*The Northwick Arms Hall, Ketton Show time, Stamford

*The National Centre for Craft & Design, Christmas Market

*Hoxley and Porter, London

*The Kings Head Theatre Pub, London

*Stamford wine co, Stamford, Lincolnshire

*Le Quecumbar, London

*Rutland Water Golf Course, Rutland

*Swing dance private parties, Leicestershire

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