The Swing Gents Vintage jazz trio with an original spin on jazz classics and current pop hits

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Gigs out of London and as far as home countries
3 piece (Vocals + guitar, double bass, trumpet): £1730
4 piece (Vocals + guitar, double bass, trumpet, saxophone): £2305
5 piece (Vocals + guitar, double bass, trumpet, saxophone, drums) : £2880
A larger PA system is provided with this option
The Price includesup to 2 hours of live music split over 2 x 60 minutes; 3 x 40 minutes or 4 x 30 minutes
Prices for gigs in London:
3 piece (Vocals + guitar, double bass, trumpet): £1385
4 piece (Vocals + guitar, double bass, trumpet, saxophone) : £1960
5 piece (Vocals + guitar, double bass, trumpet, saxophone, drums): £2880
A larger PA system is provided with this option
The Price includes up to 2 hours of live music split over 2 x 60 minutes; 3 x 40 minutes or 4 x 30 minutes + Travel expenses to your chosen venue
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About / Biography

The Swing Gents is a stylish vintage jazz trio that put their original spin on performing some jazz classics alongside some recognisable current hits.

The band is formed of Trumpet, Guitar/Vocals and Double Bass and they have perform all over the UK, overseas and at the hottest London jazz venues including the legendary Ronnie Scotts, 606 Jazz Club, The Jazz Cafe, Pizza Express Jazz Club, The Vortex and regularly at Blitz swing events.

The band plays all of the swing classics from Louis Armstrong to George Gershwin and also are more than happy take requests

The trio is commonly made into a larger band for bigger events. Here are the popular lineup options:

  • 3 Piece: Trumpet, Guitar and Vocals, Double Bass
  • 4 Piece: Trumpet, Guitar and Vocals, Double Bass, Drums
  • 5 Piece: Trumpet, Guitar and Vocals, Double Bass, Drums, Saxophone
  • 5 Piece: Trumpet, Guitar and Vocals, Double Bass, Drums, Piano
  • 6 Piece: Trumpet, Guitar and Vocals, Double Bass, Drums, Saxophone, Piano

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Location

Based in East London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 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.

When The Saints Come Marching In – Louis Armstrong

Bourbon Street Parade – Paul Barbarin

It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing – Duke Ellington

All Of Me – Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons

Exactly Like You – Jimmy Mchugh

Ain't Misbehaving – Fats Waller

Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams

Blue Moon – Richard Rogers

Georgia On My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael & Stuart Gorrell

I Got Rhythm – George Gershwin

Lazy River – Hoagy Carmichael

On The Sunny Side Of The Street – Jimmy Mchugh

There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren

Satin Doll – Duke Ellington

Sweet Georgia Brown – Ben Bernie

When Your Smiling – Louis Armstrong

Down By The River Side– Recorded By Nat King Cole

Honeysuckle Rose – Fats Waller

Summertime – George Gershwin

Don't Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington

Stompin At The Savoy – Bennie Goodman

C Jam Blues – Duke Ellington

Hit The Road Jack – Percy Mayfield

I Got A Woman – Ray Charles

In A Mellow Tone – Duke Ellington

Yesterday's - Jerome Kern

Dinah – Bing Crosby

It Could Happen To You – Jimmy Van Heusen

Bernies Tune – Bernie Miller

Take The A Train- Duke Ellington

Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding

What A Wonderful World - George Douglas (Louis Armstrong)

Write Myself A Letter– Fred E Ahlert

I Wunna Be Like You– Robert B Sherman (Jungle Book)

Just Friends– John Klenner

Just A Closer Walk With Thee – Traditional Gospel Song

The Way You Look Tonight– Jerome Kern

Mood Indigo– Duke Ellington

A Kiss To Build A Dream On – Bert Kalmar (Louis Armstrong)

Shake Rattle And Roll – Jesse Stone

Hound Dog – Jerry Leiber (Elvis Presley)

Flip Flop Fly – Jesse Stone

Everyday I Have The Blues – Aaron Sparks (Bb King)

Days Of Wine And Roses – Henry Mancini

Fly Me To The Moon – Bart Howard (Frank Sinatra)

Moonlight In Vermont – Karl Suessdorf

Jump Jive And Wail – Louis Prima

I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Cole Porter

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

At least 2 x power sockets, dressing room and a hot meal for each band member.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival & set up is 90 minutes before the start.
Prices are based on a 5 pm arrival.
The set options are 2 x 60 minute sets for drinks reception of during dinner OR 2 x 45 minute sets as evening entertainment finishing at midnight very latest.

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