The Flamingos “Possibly the coolest, smoothest Jazz combo in Britain"

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The guide prices below are for events within 40 miles of Birmingham, West Midlands. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets
Price per musician: from £280
Extra 45 minute set
Price per musician: £125
Background music inbetween sets provided at no extra cost.
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Recently dubbed "the most in demand Jazz act in the Midlands," The Flamingos are a Jazz, Soul, and Electro-Swing band with 30 years' combined experience in the industry. Known for their close-harmony arrangements and creative improvisations, The Flamingos perform anything from synth-inflected high-energy party sets (guaranteed to get everyone dancing), to smooth cocktail Jazz for black tie occasions.

Examples of events we have previously played include vintage weddings, Gatsby parties, summer balls, corporate parties, international conferences, and award ceremonies.

Line ups:

  • Duo (male and female vocals and keys)
  • Trio (male and female vocals, keys, optional synth bass, and drums or cajon)
  • Quartet (male and female vocals, keys, drums, saxophone, optional synth bass)
  • Quintet (male and female vocals, keys, drums, synth bass, trumpet, saxophone)
  • Sextet/ septet (male and female vocals, keys, drums, bass and/ or synth bass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone)

We can also include tap dancing in our performance - a surprise treat that leaves guests talking about the event for months to come!

Your booking includes:

  • 3 free song requests
  • A tailored playlist
  • Skype consultation(s)
  • A full high-quality PA system
  • Fully PAT tested certifications
  • Public Liability Insurance of up to £5 million
  • Optional stage lights

Please feel free to enquire, without pressure to book, if you have any questions.

Reviews (7)

There are currently 7 user ratings for The Flamingos

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Birmingham, West Midlands

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 40 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.

Jazz songs:

All of Me – Sarah Vaughan

Nearness of You – Norah Jones/ Ella Fitzgerald

Look of Love – Diana Krall

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

Blue Moon – Billie Holiday

Ain’t Misbehaving – Billie Holiday

Georgia on my Mind – Ray Charles

My Funny Valentine – Frank Sinatra

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

Sunday Morning – Maroon Five

Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz

My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone

Jealous Guy – Donny Hathway

On & On – Erykah Badu

Take Five – Dave Brubeck

Feel like Makin’ Love – D’Angelo/ Roberta Flack

Mood Indigo – Nina Simone

September in the Rain – Sarah Vaughan

What a Difference a Day Makes – Jamie Cullum

The Other Woman – Nina Simone

Watermelon Man – Herbie Hancock

Take the A Train – Ella Fitzgerald

Night in Tunisia – Ella Fitzgerald

I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra

Ev’rytime We Say Goodbye – Frank Sinatra

Too Darn Hot – Ella Fitzgerald

How High the Moon – June Christy

One Note Samba – Ella Fitzgerald

Lullaby of Birdland – Ella Fitzgerald

Pennies From Heaven – Louis Prima

What the World Needs Now (Is Love, Sweet Love) – Dionne Warwick

Misty – Sarah Vaughan

Mack the Knife – Frank Sinatra

Ain’t She Sweet – old Charleston song (famously covered by The Beatles)

Smile – Nat King Cole

Anything Goes – Ella Fitzgerald

Bye Bye Blackbird – Sammy Davis Jnr.

Nice Work If You Can Get It – Peggy Lee

As Time Goes By – Jimmy Durante

At Last – Etta James

Summertime – Billie Holiday (Latin style)

Corcovado – Stan Getz (Latin)

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

Cheek to Cheek – Ella and Louis

Oye Como Va – Satana (Latin)

Let Em In - Wings

Night and Day – Frank Sinatra

I’ve Got Rhythm – Ella Fitzgerald

Thinking of You – Frank Ocean

Come Together – The Beatles

Changing All Those Changes – Madeline Peyroux

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (lounge version)

You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman

Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

Fever – Peggy Lee

Stormy Weather – Etta James

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

Our Day Will Come – Amy Winehouse/ The Carpenters

That's Life - Frank Sinatra

Gin House Blues – Nina Simone

As – Stevie Wonder

Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Reading

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Moon River – Audrey Hepburn

New York, New York - Frank Sinatra

Non-jazz songs:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Lady – Modjo

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

Ain’t Got No (I’ve Got Life) – Nina Simone

Rescue Me – Fontella Bass

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher and Higher) – Jackie Wilson

You’ve Got the Love – Florence & The Machine

Thinking of You – Sister Sledge

Best of My Love – The Emotions

Move on Up – Curtis Mayfield (best with brass)

(This Will Be) An Everlasting Love – Natalie Cole

Finally – Cece Peniston

I Feel Good – James Brown (best with brass)

I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan

Do Your Thing – Bassment Jaxx

Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

Can’t Help Myself – Four Tops

Brazil – Frank Sinatra

Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Ella Fitzgerald

Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

It’s Your Thing (with Mais Que Nada chords) – Isley Brothers

Sunny – Bobby Hebb (we do this high tempo)

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Why Don’t You Do Right – Peggy Lee (Electro-Swing)

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye

I Get a Kick Out of You – Ella F and Louis A (Electro-Swing)

Lady is a Tramp – Ella F and Louis A

Pina Colada Song – Rupert Holmes

Shake Your Body Down – The Jacksons

No Diggity – Blackstreet

Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off – Ella F and Louis A (Electro-Swing)

Senorita – Justin Timberlake

Ignition – R Kelly

The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson

I’m A Man – Spencer Davis Group

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers (we do this hip hop style)

They Can’t Take That Away – Ella F and Louis A

Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles

Staying Alive – Beejees

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

The Chain – Fleetwood Mac

September – Earth, Wind, and Fire

Roxanne – The Police (Latin version)

You Make Me Feel – Sylvester

Teardrops – Womack & Womack

Coming Home Baby – Mel Torme

I Wanna Be Like You – The Jungle Book

American Boy – Estelle

Shackles – Mary Mary

Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – McFadden and Whitehead

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye

I Won’t Dance – Ella and Louis (Electro-Swing)

Flowers – Sweet Female Attitude

Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger

7 Days – Craig David

Love Like This – Faith Evans

Believe – Cher

Best Part – Daniel Ceasar (feat. H.E.R)

Since I’ve Been Loving You – Led Zeppelin

Fallin’ – Alicia Keys

Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) – Don McClean

Believe – Cher

Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield

Love At First Sight - Kylie

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

1 plug.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we bring our own PA system to all gigs and bring a simple lighting set up upon request.


What information do you require about a venue?

We appreciate directions to the venue, and information about where to load in our equipment. We also prefer to be informed if the venue has a sound limiter.


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

Yes, we are happy to play Spotify music before, after, and in between our sets. We are happy to use playlists we have created ourselves, or for the client to choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We recently performed on BBC 1 as their house jazz band, which was a fantastic experience!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We are very influenced by Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, whose songs are crowd favourites in our sets.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We've all been professional musicians for at least 15 years. We all started off as child performers, and our pianist was even in a West End production.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love the variety of playing all different kinds of events, but our favourite events are the ones where the audience are having the time of their lives and it's clear that we're providing the soundtrack to some really special memories!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We can set up in 30 minutes-1 hour, and we offer up to 4 hours of music.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, absolutely. But we do ask for a flat surface and protection from the rain.


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

Absolutely. Our clients are welcome to pick a set list from our wide repertoire, and we can also tailor a set list for them. We are happy to learn 3 song requests before the event too.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers describe our music as joyful, heart-warming, and elegant that is performed with expertise!

Recent Clients

The Flamingos has performed for these clients:

The BBC

Deliveroo

Royal Shakespeare Company

Munich Re

WeWork

The International Dance Teachers Association

Venues

The Flamingos has performed at these venues:

Royal Lancaster Hotel, London

Hever Castle

British Motor Museum

National Motorcycle Museum

Whitaker College, Oxford

Elsie May's Electric Lounge

Oxford Town Hall

Talbot Hall, Oxford

Sandy's Piano Bar, London

The Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa

Warwick University

Grafton Manor

Doretha Mitchell Hall

Waterperry Gardens

RHS Hyde Hall Garden

Manor by the Lake, Cheltenham

Grand Hotel, Birmingham

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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