Gypsy Jazz/Swing Band We’re a high-energy gypsy swing band rooted in the Django Reinhardt tradition

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 25 miles of Bristol, Bristol. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Prices for local gigs using house PA
Quartet (Vocals/clarinet, violin, bass and guitar): £620
Quintet (Vocals/clarinet, violin, bass, guitar and extra guitar): £726
Sextet (Vocals/clarinet, violin, bass, 2 guitars and extra vocal): £817
Please enquire for other types of events.
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We’re a high-energy gypsy swing band rooted in the Django Reinhardt tradition, blending virtuosic musicianship with infectious rhythm and effortless charm. Our sound is fast, fiery, and joyful—classic swing with modern swagger. From elegant listening rooms to packed dance floors, we deliver tight arrangements, blazing solos, and a timeless sound that feels both nostalgic and electric.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Bristol, Bristol

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 25 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.

1 - After You've Gone by Turner Layton and Henry Creamer

2 - All Of Me by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons

3 - Douce Ambiance D.Reinhardt

4 - For Sephora S.Rosenberg

5 - I'll See You In My Dreams by Gus Kahn and Isham Jones

6 - It Don't Mean A Thing

7 - J'attendrai D Reinhardt

8 - Joseph Joseph adapted by Sammy Cahn and Saul Chaplin

9 - Les Yeux Noirs (Dark Eyes) by Yevhen Hrebinda

10 - Louisiana Fairytale by Haven Gillespie

11 - Night And Day by Cole Porter

12 - Nuages D Reinhardt

13 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street by Jimmy McHugh

14 - Paquito by Paquito Lorier

15 - Sunny AFTERNOON Kinks

16 - Sweet Georgia Brown Ben Bernie and Maceo Pinkard

17 - Swing 42 D Reinhardt

18 - Minor Swing D Reinhardt

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of 8m x 5m, we need at least 6 13 amp power sockets but ideally an in house PA and 4 parking spaces.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Ideally not we rely mostly on in house PA/LIGHTING but can provide sound via our own Amps to smaller spaces best to discuss thoroughly before booking


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a PA (Types and number of inputs) in the venue."


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

Negotiable at extra cost

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Hen and Chickens Swing dancers.


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

We are heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt, Stochelo Rosenberg, Paulus Schaefer, Tcha Limberger and many other gypsy swing artists old and new


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

We are mostly veteran musicians with more than 30 years of playing experience we started gigging in this line up early 2026 in Bristol meeting at various gypsy swing festivals in the UK


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

We love playing at all sorts of events but festivals are our favourite! The crowds are always happy and often enjoy swing dancing."

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up average 1 hour 15 minutes. We normally play 2 x 45 minutes or 3 x 30 mins we find these times suit us abs or audiences but are open to negotiation.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and adequate power supply close to the performance area."


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

Set Repertoire but we can learn up to 3 extra songs if they suit our sound and genre


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as an up beat swinging high energy group that enjoys lifting audience spirits and even better get them dancing the night away."

Recent Clients

Gypsy Jazz/Swing Band has performed for these clients:

Hen And Chickens Bristol

Jubilee Swimming Pool Bristol

The Star in Fishponds Bristol

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1950s Music

1960s Music

Gypsy Jazz

Swing

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