Whether you're hosting a sophisticated soirée, vintage wedding reception or themed event, a jazz or swing band will help generate the atmosphere you want to create!
At Warble Entertainment we only work with the best bands in the business. You'll only find the most professional jazz bands for hire in the UK. With decades of experience and glowing reviews from past clients, our bands have all been vetted by industry experts before being added to our impressive roster of acts.
Jazz Bands come in so many different shapes and styles! Let's take a look at the different genres of band you'll find here at Warble...
Playing all your favourite jazz standards and modern tracks played with a jazzy twist, contemporary jazz bands for hire deliver a laid-back soundtrack to your event. The most popular format is the ever-popular jazz trio - the perfect accompaniment to your classy drinks reception, intimate wedding or garden party.
If you're hosting a Great Gatsby-style event or exclusive wedding, a vintage jazz band will be the perfect choice! Dressed in vintage outfits and playing swing and jazz classics by legendary artists such as Duke Ellington as well as jazz versions of modern pop songs, these ensembles come in a variety of sizes to suit your venue and budget.
With their energetic and vibrant sound, our gypsy jazz bands are ideal for drinks receptions or outdoor parties. They usually include an acoustic guitar, double bass, violin and one or both of clarinet and accordion. Hiring a gypsy jazz band is a fabulous way to get guests' toes tapping!
Perfect for larger events and if you want your band to get everyone onto the dance floor, our swing bands for hire are the ideal addition to your party. These are full bands with drums and vocalists and often perform a wide range of songs in a Postmodern Jukebox style. Hire a swing band for an unexpected party atmosphere no one will ever forget!
If you're looking for that New Orleans-style jazz band to add an upbeat soundtrack to your daytime activities, you need to hire a Dixieland jazz band! Usually made up of instruments such as clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba or double bass, piano and drums, these bands are perfect for outdoor events and they don't need a power supply. Expect to hear impressive improvisations and vibrant solos from this type of band.
Jazz Bands normally deliver two hours of live entertainment split into either 2x 60-minute or 3x 40-minute sets but can sometimes play for longer if needed for a small fee.
Jazz bands range from duos all the way up to huge swing bands with 12+ members so the price of hiring one ranges wildly. For a duo you can expect to pay around £900 and for full bands expect to pay around £2000. When hiring a jazz band, if you can find one that is based close to your venue, this is a great way of saving on the price of transportation.
There's no need to source a PA when you hire one of our jazz bands! They'll bring all their own PAT tested equipment with them if they need to be amplified. Larger bands will bring their own lighting too.
Full bands will usually take around 90 minutes to compete a discreet sound check but duos and trios will only need around half an hour. Your venue should know how to usher guests away from the dance floor at this time.
Most bands will provide background music played through their PA system while they are taking a well-earned break. Roaming-style bands with no PA might not be able to offer this service so make sure to check their profile or ask your adviser before booking.
Most jazz bands should easily be able to perform at venues with sound limiters in place. For larger bands it's important to check with your adviser, as they may beed to use an electric drum kit or a different type of drum stick to comply with regulations.
Jazz bands usually get booked around a year in advance so it's a great idea to get your booking in early, especially if you're booking for a Saturday wedding in summer or a Christmas event!
It's dead easy to hire a jazz band with Warble! Simply favourite your favourite acts by clicking the heart icon on their profile and then send us an enquiry. One of our expert entertainment advisers will get back to your with a fully-comprehensive quote and then guide you through our secure and hassle-free booking system. Done!