What's New?! Customisable Swing band playing classic Jazz and modern favourites

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Description Price
Solo piano/guitar 2x45 min sets£240
Duo, instrumental or with vocals 2x45 min sets£500
Trio, instrumental or with vocals 2x45 min sets£620
Quartet, instrumental or with vocals 2x45min sets£1000
Quintet, instrumental or with vocals 2x45 min sets£1400
We're fully customisable, so we can do any set-up with drums, piano, guitar, double bass, sax, trumpet, trombone, and vocals. Just let us know the event! We charge for fuel based on the AA journey calculator. We tend to travel in a van as a trio currently, so any band larger than a trio will most likely cost more for fuel.

About / Biography

We are a professional 8-piece, customisable Swing band. Playing classic Jazz and modern favourites, providing any combination of Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Male and Female vocals, backed by a fantastic Bass and Drums rhythm section.

Providing what you need for your event is our priority, and having studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, we’re well-experienced in delivering on your vision, be it a soulful piano vocal duo, a luxurious vocal quintet, or a swinging Instrumental sextet to get everyone up and moving!

In 'What's New?!', we've brought together some of the most talented musicians in the Welsh Jazz scene, and we're particularly proud of our members for a number of achievments listed below: Elijah Jeffery and Isla Croll - performing sold out shows at the Dora Stoutzker concert hall in Wales, Nils being named Young Irish Jazz Musician of The Year, and touring and recording his own original music in Europe, and Marcus/Sam's work as a rhythm section playing multiple high profile government events for Parliament, the Irish Consulate, and the Welsh First Minister!

Our musicians all enjoy an active career in Jazz in their own right, touring all across the UK and further into Europe, so you can be sure you’re in capable hands.

Our repertoire typically consists of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, and Miles Davis just to name a few, or more modern Jazz artists such as Jamie Cullum, Gregory Porter and Laufey. We also take requests and can make personalised arrangements of your favourite tunes at no extra cost!

We love performing together, and we know you'll love hearing us, so we look forward to bringing some swing to your event soon!

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Location

Based in Cardiff City, Cardiff

Will travel up to 95 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 95 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 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.

All Of Me

Girl From Ipanema

Fly Me To The Moon

Autumn Leaves

Have You Met Miss Jones

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

What A Difference A Day Makes

L-O-V-E

Sweet Lorraine

Cheek to Cheek

Stars Fell On Alabama

Lullaby Of Birdland

Bewitched

Stardust

Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Summertime

They Can't Take That Away From Me

Ain't Misbehavin'

A Kiss To Build A Dream On

April In Paris

But Not For Me

Stompin' At Savoy

So What

One Note Samba

Yardbird Suite

A Night In Tunisia

My Funny Valentine

Bye Bye Blackbird

If I Were A Bell

Beyond The Sea

When You Wish Upon A Star

You Make Me Feel So Young

I've Got You Under My Skin

Smile

A Fine Romance

Ain't That A Kick In The Head

Pennies From Heaven

Honeysuckle Rose

Unforgettable

My Baby Just Cares For Me

Moon River

Stormy Weather

Old Devil Moon

It's Only A Paper Moon

Blue Bossa

Billie's Bounce

Cherokee

Days of Wine and Roses

Footprints

I'll Remember April

If I Should Lose You

In A Mellow Tone

On Green Dolphin Street

Recordame

Satin Doll

Stella By Starlight

Take The A Train

St Thomas

Body And Soul

Straight No Chaser

Blue Monk

Misty

Solar

Con Alma

Nica's Dream

Whisper Not

My Favourite Things

Naima

The SideWinder

Take 5

Meditation

Watermelon Man

Cantaloupe Island

Wave

Spain

Chameleon

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Many More Standards! If you want it we can play it.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Power source, parking space, and we can fit into just about any space. PA is ideal!


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, but no lighting equipment. Can source fairy lights!


What information do you require about a venue?

Any specific instructions for travel or things to be conscious of for gigging.


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

Yes! We're happy to play music in between sets. Either chosen by us or you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our members are award-winning musicians and have played for Welsh Parliament, the Norwegian head of state, the Welsh head of state, and the Irish Consulate, as well as being featured on the BBC and ITV.


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

Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald are big influences of ours, and we love Purple Rain by the artist formerly known as 'Prince'.


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

The band is comprised of a selection of the UK's leading Jazz talent. They are award winning musicians, (Young Irish Jazz Musician Of The Year 2022', 'BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist'). They have also played for esteemed figures such as the Welsh head of state, the Norwegian head of state, and the Irish Consulate. The band are also individual recording artists in their own rights, and have played internationally at recognised Jazz institutions, such as Ronnie Scott's, Sligo Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, Pizza Express Soho, Bergen Jazz Forum.


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

We love playing at Weddings and helping make an important day even more memorable!


Can I pick and choose the instruments for my event?

Yes! We do our best to suit you exact individual need, so just let us know what you're looking for, or if you're unsure, we can happily suggest a good sized band and instrumentation for your budget and event.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We try to arrive between 1hr 20 mins to 45 mins before the set to ensure things run smoothly, gigging as 2x45 minute slots, though we can do more!


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes! But we might need power/cover from the weather.


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

Yes! We take requests with advance notice so that we can arrange them nicely for you.

Recent Clients

What's New?! has performed for these clients:

Welsh Labour

Irish Consulate

Norwegian Universities Conference

The Royal Welsh College of Music And Drama

Hilton Hotels.

Venues

What's New?! has performed at these venues:

Ronnie Scotts

Welsh Parliament

Hawkswell Theatre

Bergen Jazz Forum

Wales Milenium Centre

Royal Welsh College Of Music and Drama - Dora Stoutzker Hall

Various Hotels...

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Theatre Show

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Film / TV

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Folk

Jazz

Blues

Cabaret

Dixieland / Ragtime

Gypsy Jazz

Latin Jazz

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Military

Ibiza Club

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Acoustic

Motown

R&B

Soul

Tribute

Vintage

Brazilian

Latin

Salsa

Samba

Features:

PAT tested

Instrumental

Male & female vocalists

100% acoustic (no power)

Female vocalist

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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