Description
SOMERSET JAZZ BAND
The Jazz Hats are a swinging good-time band that loves to mix old and new, to get the dance floor full, specialising in exciting arrangements from the swing era and beyond.
The band was founded with dancing in mind, but find that their broad repertoire is popular with all ages and tastes. Ideal for weddings, parties, and dance events. The Jazz Hats are an experienced and entertaining band that always goes down well!
The core element of our music is based on the 1920s swing style, including classic swing arrangements such as the Charleston, It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing and Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby. The ban also caters to a larger audience by performing up to date chart songs by artists such as George Ezra, Beyonce, Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk and many more.
The Jazz Hats love to mix their repertoire up and perform a wide range of swing songs but are set apart from the rest with their innovative arrangements of modern popular songs in classic style.
Equipment
PA and Lighting suitable for up to 250 people.
Song List
20s-40s Classics
Devil’s Gonna Get Ya – Bessy Smith
The Charleston – James P Johnson
I Get a Kick Out of You – Cole Porter
Is You Is or Is You Ain’t my Baby – Louis Jordan
Our Love is Here to Stay – George Gershwin
Caravan – Duke Ellington
Anything Goes – Cole Porter
Straighten Up and Fly Right – Nat King Cole
Why Don’t You Do Right – Peggy Lee
Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley
It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing – Duke Ellington
That Old Devil Moon – Burton Lane
Hello Dolly – Herman
At Last – Etta James
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head – Jimmy Van Heusen
Modern
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Crazy in Love – Beyoncé (Great Gatsby version)
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Valerie – Zutons
Feeling Good – Nina Simone
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Pencil Full of Lead – Paolo Nutini
I’m the King of the Swingers – Jungle Book
Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae-Jepsen
All About the Bass – Meghan Trainor
Suit and Tie – Justin Timberlake
Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
Jive/Rock and roll
Rock around the Clock – Bill Haley
Alright, Ok, You Win – Fitzgerald
Jonny B Goode – Chuck Berry
This Little Girl of Mine – Ray Charles
Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles
Don’t Need No Doctor – Ray Charles
Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Presley
Price
Pricing from £1500
Please note all prices are subject to the location of your event. For an accurate quote, please get in touch with Richer Music via Get a Quote or email.
Testimonials
“The Jazz Hats provided an excellent performance at our Annual Dinner in November 2015. We have a mixed group of professionals attending but the Band appealed to all there. The preparations in advance was very smooth from our perspective and having used Pete’s service before, I could depend on their reliability on the night.”
” The Jazz Hats played at our wedding reception, we loved the performance and style. The guys really made the evening special and played our first dance music, which they learned especially for us. All of our guests commented on how good the music was and how it created the perfect relaxed and fun atmosphere for our wedding reception. Thanks so much, it was a perfect end to our wedding day.”
“Can I say a massive thank you to the Jazz Hats for all their efforts on Saturday night. The music was superb and many of our guests have commented on the quality and originality of the music. It suited every one of all ages and everyone was up dancing which was exactly what we were hoping for. The whole experience was great, from the ease of booking to your response to my questions, thank you. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will certainly look to book you for any future family celebrations.”