Lovely people - very friendly and worked wonderfully well with our dancers.
Professional and very entertaining. Really nice bunch of people!
The Gatsbys jazz band aims to add a touch of old-world glamour to your party, combining irresistible dance rhythms with the sophisticated tunes of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many others! The Gatsbys influences include Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt and the jazz orchestras of the Roaring Twenties!
Kathleen (Vocals) - Kathleen studied classical singing at Trinity College of Music. As well as performing vintage jazz, she is in demand as a classical soloist and professional chorister.
Angus (Trumpet) - Angus is a versatile trumpet player with many years' professional recording and gigging experience; a great reader and improviser. He leans towards more contemporary styles, such as soul, R&B, jazz, funk and latin, and has played on many TV and film soundtracks.
Matt (Clarinet/Sax) - Matt was the Bexley Young Musician of the Year in 1998. He trained at York University and Guildhall with Tony Coe. He plays with a klezmer band and on recording sessions including the documentary ‘Europe’s Last Dictator’ and for ‘You Are Wolf’.
Yair (Keys) - Yair works with function bands regularly, recording as a session musician, touring with artists and producing music for TV and Film.
Billy (Guitar, Banjo) - Billy is a guitarist and award-winning composer/arranger, and graduate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Caroline (Drums) - Caroline's jazz-fusion trio won the 2017 Yamaha Soho Jazz Sessions competition. She has played with Grammy award winning singer Lady Rizo, Reuben Kaye, the Pico Players Orchestra on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and many more.
Harry (Bass/Trumpet) - Harry studied trumpet at Trinity Laban Conservative of Music and Dance. He has been a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra since 2016 and has been honoured to participate in performances at the BBC Proms, The Barbican and the Three Nations Under One Groove tours.
Very friendly 4-piece who really fitted in well with our venue and the whole theme of the 90th birthday celebrations. I have had good feedback from many of those who attended including a family member who is himself a musician. Thanks!
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Rachel McNeil
The band looked and sounded amazing - really engaging and friendly, and the feedback from everyone was they were great and perfect for the event!
Mike Dearn - Sanders Senior Living
Excellent professional service from initial contact right through to the actual performance. Thank you to everyone involved.
Martin Pitman
Really made my 1920's theme night go down well. Made a good atmosphere and I would recommend to anyone to book.
Emma Wippell
Thank you so much for providing such wonderful music for the party! I’m so sorry I didn’t see you leave. Everyone has been saying what fun it was with your live music and it really set the scene. We especially appreciated the improvisation over the Gatsby film tunes which sounded amazing!
Sirpa Arovaara
Great band. Arrived on time and delivered what they had promised. I had a lovely party with great music. Thank you very much!
Alisa
The band had a great set of 1920s themed songs and were also dressed to theme which worked perfectly for our party. Everyone especially loved the saxophonist. Thank you!
Chris Hobden
Four excellent musicians gave us a memorable night of quality entertainment and dance music. It was a pleasure dealing with the band, I would recommend them without hesitation.
Alan Beesby
I can't rate The Gatsbys highly enough. They did an amazing job and worked really well with the dancers. Kathleen's voice is beautiful and band sounded amazing. I cannot recommend them highly enough - definitely book these guys if you are having a 1920's / Great Gatsby themed event, you will not be disappointed.
Deborah Donner
Lovely people - very friendly and worked wonderfully well with our dancers. Thank you.
Jane Northedge
We were delighted with The Gatsbys' performance, thank you. Prior to the event the organisation had been excellent and we were very happy with the standard of the performance.
Kate Neal
The Gatsby's were great, the perfect accompaniment to our wedding picnics. We loved all of the songs they played and they really set the tone for our day. It was amazing to have them playing as our guests arrived and we could hear them from the river as we arrived by boat. They were friendly and helpful, matching their performance to our days timing which was brilliant. Thank you!
Martyn Golesworthy
Very friendly 4-piece who really fitted in well with our venue and the whole theme of the 90th birthday celebrations. I have had good feedback from many of those who attended including a family member who is himself a musician. Thanks!
Angela Ryan - The Fox And Hounds
Professional and very entertaining. Really nice bunch of people! Suited the Downton Abbey themed party very nicely. Customer feedback was excellent!
Mathi Woodhouse
The group were very professional and neatly turned out. They provided our party with a great atmosphere and added a touch of elegance to the whole party. Pricing was also reasonable. Thanks!
Steve Thorn
Excellent musicians, a great set. Kathleen was very helpful prior to the event in making sure all the requirements were met. Thoroughly recommend for a booking.
We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.