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A magnificent classic swing, jazz, soul & pop band

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Profile views 7892 since 12 Jun 07
Postcode NW7 0BX
Max travel 500 miles from Central London.
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Biography

What can I expect?

When booking The Jazz Cannons you can expect everything from laid back jazz standards to cool Rat Pack style swing and dancefloor stomping jive. If the mood takes you, they have an extensive range of classic pop, soul and funk. For the more adventurous, why not request some latin grooves? Whether you’re trying to create a sophisticated ambience or want to see the dance-floor explode, The Jazz Cannons can deliver.

The Jazz Cannons have played for clients all over the UK and Europe and are the perfect choice for wedding receptions, corporate functions and parties. The blazing horns and explosive rhythm section will leave you and your guests no option but to “Face the Music and Dance”.

Who Plays In the Band?

The band is made up of some of the UK’s finest young musicians; Graduates from some of the countries finest music schools who’ve worked with the likes of Robbie Williams, The Commitments and Incognito, and perfomed in the smash hit The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas, as well as venues as diverse as Wembley Arena and Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Past clients have included private weddings, award ceremonies, major film premieres, corporate product launches, festivals and jazz clubs.

What Band Sizes Are There?

So whether you’re looking for the sensational 7 piece or the equally versatile 5 piece, The Jazz Cannons have the ingredients to make your event the one all your guests will be talking about.

Line up:

5 Piece: Vocals/Sax, Piano, Drums, Double Bass, Trumpet
7 Piece: + Trombone, Sax

Sample repertoire

  • Jazz Standards, Swing, Rat Pack, Pop/Soul/Rock&Roll, Pop Ballads, Latin.
  • Example Jazz Standards:
  • A Foggy Day
  • All of Me
  • Alone Together
  • Beyond the Sea
  • Blue Moon
  • East Of The Sun
  • I’m Going to Sit Right Down and Right Myself a Letter
  • Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby
  • Just One Of Those Things
  • L.O.V.E (Nat king Cole version)
  • Let There Be Love
  • Let’s Face The Music And Dance
  • My Romance
  • Old Devil Moon
  • On The Street Where You Live
  • Recipe For Love
  • The More I See You
  • The Nearness Of You

 

Recent clients

  • Spannerworks Events
  • Various private events

Sample audio tracks

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Technical requirements

Power socket near the performance area

Standard performance times are x2 one hour sets or x3 40 minute sets.

Fees include PA sound system and lighting for up to 200 guests, the band set up by 6.30pm for a midnight finish (earlier set up times are available).

The band can provide pre recorded music for before, between and after their sets. Music is chosen from carefully selected playlists that lend themselves to the stage in the evening’s schedule. Alternatively the band are also happy to be given an ipod with your preselected playlists, they will then manage the music throughout the night on your behalf.

We do ask that you feed the band with a hot meal on the evening of the event and also to please make provision for parking for them at the venue.

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Comments & ratings

Please leave your comments here to let others know what you thought, especially if you have booked in the past.


10 / 10
"Jimmy’s band played a great set for our client summer party. Their performance really reflected the kind of upbeat, fun and relaxed atmosphere we wanted to create. Aside from the fantastic music, the band were professional, fun to watch and complimented the evening perfectly. We’d definitely use them again."
John, Spannerworks Events
07 Jun 09

10 / 10
"Just a quick note to say that all went really well on Staurday. Please pass my thanks to to Jimmy - they are excellent."
Jillie
07 Jun 09

10 / 10
"Just to say hello and thank you so much for the wonderful music at our wedding on 29 July. The band absolutely made the evening - it was exactly what we had wanted and more. You were quite right; James' voice was absolutely perfect for the style. I hope you all enjoyed the evening too - I'm sorry to have missed saying goodbye!"
Gemma Rougier
30 Mar 08
Bands/Ensembles > Swing / Jive / Boogie Bands, Jazz Bands, Function Bands
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