Wedding Gypsy Swing Bands

‘Pump’ Some Jazz in to Your Event with a Wedding Gypsy Swing Band from Find a Performer

Gypsy Jazz or Swing represents a sub-genre led by Django Reinhardt, the foremost of Romani guitarists that contributed to the distinctive sound. Thanks to the symbolic La Pompe, traditional percussion is replaced by guitar strums and thus the alternative sound which is perfect for a wedding reception due to its energetic nature.

So if you want a lively swinging atmosphere but with the stylistic edge that Gypsy Swing offers, book one of fantastic groups for your wedding or event now!

Gypsy Swing Bands in Sussex

Looking for a vintage-style act to get the party started? Hot Club de Brighton is the ideal choice to bring some 1920s-1940s flair to your event. Impressive guitar and uplifting vocals combine to create an irresistibly danceable atmosphere that guests will be talking about for a long time to come.

This vocal-led gypsy swing band is inspired by artists such as Django Reinhardt and Ella Fitzgerald, and with a repertoire packed full of classics from the golden age of the Great American Songbook, these experienced and highly professional musicians know exactly what to play and when to get the best impact for your event. However, if you have some specific song suggestions in mind, just get in touch!

“Thank you, they were brilliant they turned up as we had arranged and were smartly dressed, polite and went down a storm! We have had lots of compliments from our guests regarding the guitarists and would definitely recommend them to anyone, we feel they really completed our day.
Thank you the booking process was very easy and everything was very stress free. Perfect.”  Fiona and Stuart

 

Gypsy Swing Bands in the Midlands

The Nottingham Gypsy Swing Duo are a dynamic and electrifying instrumental guitar duo who performs a delicious concoction of gypsy jazz, Latin, soul and pop hits.

The perfect instrumental accompaniment to suit any occasion!

If you prefer we can perform a full gypsy jazz/swing set which is great for vintage-themed events and great Gatsby-style parties.

The group is self-contained with their own PAT-tested amplification and Public liability cover.

Available to book for weddings, parties, restaurants, bars and festivals.

 

Gypsy Swing Bands in London

This London Gypsy Swing Group is comprised of professional musicians with a genuine love for their music.

The band Leader learned his craft first hand from Parisian Gypsy's and has now formed the right line-up of musicians from who match his gusto, passion and fun.

They perform as a quartet consisting of 3 acoustic guitarists and an upright bassist but are also available as a duo. Their repertoire ranges from Parisian cafe waltz to dancing-on-tables swing to lilting atmosphere music.

They’ve performed in a wide range of settings, from pubs and clubs to the Olympic Park during London 2012. It's ideal music for weddings and corporate events and great for festivals.

"There really is nobody like this on the Planet today" Humphrey Lyttlelton (BBC Radio 2)

Gypsy Swing Bands in Wales

The North Wales Gypsy Swing Group is available for functions and weddings as a duo of 2 guitars or as a trio or quartet with violin and double bass.

Highlights so far for have been performing twice on S4C's Noson Lawen TV show along with numerous tours around the UK. These tours have included performing twice at the Beaumaris Music Festival along with playing as far a field as Plymouth and Kingsbridge. The band has also performed twice at the International Gypsy Guitar Festival held each year in Gossington.

The Guitarist started in his Father's dance orchestra when only fourteen and has been a leading freelance player on all the fretted instruments for many years. His career to date includes countless tours, jingles, TV, record and club dates in a variety of styles. His love of jazz however took him to New York in 1996 where Jimmy Bruno introduced him to the seven-string guitar. Since then with help from Bucky Pizzarelli he has adopted it as his main instrument.

A devotee of Django Reinhardt and the acoustic 'gypsy' guitar, in 2004 he recorded new versions of Django’s tunes for the new Penelope Cruz film ‘Head In The Clouds’ and also appeared in the film alongside John Jorgenson who played the role of Django.

The Violinist is originally from Neston on the Wirral and comes from a very musical background. He was finalist in the UK's Young Jazz Musician of the Year competitions in both 1996 and 1998, representing both Wales and the North-West of Britain. Judges of these competitions included Ronnie Scott, Barbara Thompson, Julian Joseph, Benny Green, Bobby Wellins, Salena Jones, Kenny Ball and others. Jools Holland invited him to perform with him at St David's Hall, Cardiff which he did.

 

The Cornwall Gypsy Swing Duo

The Cornwall Gypsy Swing Duo are perfect for creating an upbeat but background ambiance at a wedding reception, business function or party or at a more formal engagement (concert, club, small festival).

Gigging together since 2009 they are available for performances in the UK and Internationally. 

Over the years The Cornwall Gypsy Swing Duo have built up a reputation for skilled performances and continually develop and expand their repertoire.

Expect to hear a ‘melting pot’ of reinterpretations for acoustic guitar – Latin, blues, classical, pop, Eastern European, jazz, and Spanish but all anchored in the overarching Gypsy Swing / Flamenco Rumba flavour. 

Previous customers include: Eden Project, Hotel Tresanton, Cardiff Museum, Winestock (Cornwall), Crooked Billet (Henley on Thames), numerous arts centres and many weddings, parties and functions.

The Cornwall Gypsy Swing Duo's performances can be arranged for up to 3 hours of music and presentation can be casual or smart dress.