Infectious rhythms, toe-tapping melodies and finger-clicking beats - Take Four bring their sophistication to the stage by blending traditional jazz roots with contemporary sounds.
The band draws on the repertoire of the 1920s swing era, performing classics such as The Charleston and It Don’t Mean a Thing If it Ain’t Got That Swing, along with many other Jazz classics. Whether they are swinging their way through the American songbook, or giving a swing feel to something more modern, Take Four are perfect for creating a sophisticated atmosphere, anywhere from a cosy club setting, to a lively festival stage.
Take Four have a wealth of experience performing for clients such as Porsche, GQ Magazine, Diageo and British Airways as well as a vast array of international weddings and events. The band have had the honour of playing for King Charles and Queen Camilla. Furthermore, the band members have performed at Jazz clubs and festivals around the world, including the London Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, Langnau Jazz Nights Switzerland, Ronnie Scotts, Jazz at the Pizza Express, The 606 Club London, Hay Festival of Literature and Art to name a few.
Line up:
Default lineup: 4 members
4 Piece: Female Vocals, Saxophone, Double Bass and Guitar
* Also available as part of our wedding reception music packages with our sister The Kings of Hot Swing. Why not book The Kings of Hot Swing for your main evening entertainment and include Take Four as part of your drink reception earlier in the day at a fraction of the price?
Based in Brentford, Middlesex
= areas covered (up to 250 miles)
= free travel (up to 20 miles)
20s-40s Classics and Jazz standards
It doesn’t mean a thing if it ain't got that swing - Duke Ellington
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Beyond the Sea - Frank Sinatra
Cheek to Cheek - Irving Berlin
All of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Come fly with me - Frank Sinatra
At last - Etta James
Bye bye blackbird - Ella Fitzgerald
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Body and Soul - Billie Holiday
I’ll be seeing you - Billie Holiday
My baby just cares for me - Nina Simone
Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
Alexander’s Ragtime Band - Irving Berlin
Anything Goes - Cole Porter
Straighten up and fly right - Nat King Cole
Why don’t you do right - Peggy Lee
Ain't that a kick in the head - Jimmy Van Heusen
Skylark - Hoagy Carmichael
These foolish things - Billie Holiday
Triste - Jobim
No Greater Love - Billie Holiday
Darn that dream - Billie Holiday
Nearness of you - Ella Fitzgerald
Smoke gets in your eyes - Jerome Kern
Almost like being in love - Frank Sinatra
Like someone in love - Ella Fitzgerald
Someone to watch over me - Frank Sinatra
Autumn leaves - Nat King cole
Modern
Don’t know why - Norah Jones
Put your records on - Corrine Bailey-Rae
Ain’t no sunshine - Bill Whithers
Moondance - Van Morrison
Valerie - Zutons
Feeling good - Nina Simone
Pencil full of lead - Paolo Nutini
I'm the king of the swingers - Jungle Book
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
Just the two of us - Bill Withers
Isn't she lovely - Stevie Wonder
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Jive/Rock and roll
Rock around the clock - Bill Haley
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Sweet home Chicago - Blues Brothers
Alright, Ok, You win - Fitzgerald
Jonny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Blue suede shoes - Elvis Presley
Christmas
Have yourself a merry little christmas
Winter wonderland
Jingle bell rock
Santa Baby
Rudolf the red nosed reindeer
White christmas
Christmas song
At least 2 x power sockets, enough space for the performers (flat surface), if playing outside - shelter from the sun/rain/wind, changing room, water/soft drinks.
Arrival 1 hour before the performance & it takes 45 minutes to set up.
Can also move locations in around 40 minutes.
Extra charges apply for an early arrival (more than 1 hour before start) or late finish (after midnight).
Porsche
National Trust
Sky Garden
DHL
British Airways
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