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Vocal-led band performing vintage hits and vintage covers of modern songs.

Decadent Prohibition-era Band. Authentic jazz and modern covers.

The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band are a sophisticated 1920s-styled jazz ensemble, who bring the spirit of the Prohibition era to any wedding reception, party or corporate event. 

This band gives your event a touch of class with its unique mix of authentic jazz covers (Puttin’ on the Ritz, Happy Feet, Ain’t Misbehavin’) performed alongside covers of modern pop songs performed in a vintage style – if you want to Charleston to Crazy In Love, this is the band for you!

The band is at home for any type of event – the standard 5-piece line-up is perfect for lively ambient music for drinks receptions, whilst the 6-piece band is able to provide dancing music.

You can also book other band line-ups from Mike Paul-Smith Music for other parts of your day – for example our wedding pianist can accompany your ceremony, or the Capital Sounds Showband can put on a showstopping party after dinner.

The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band are fronted by a female vocalist, who is accompanied by top professional instrumentalists with vast performing experience. The band has been booked by clients including Ferrari, Lindt, BMW and Cadbury and is often found at prestigious venues including The Savoy, The Shard, ExCeL London, The Dorchester Hotel and many more. 

With a stunning sound and unforgettable performance, The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band will put on a show for you to remember – so get in touch today to find out how our music can make your event special.

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  • You and your band were fantastic, not just brilliant at the music but also lovely, helpful and a total pleasure to work with. You were exceptional!

    Deborah Meaden (dragon's Den)
    Private Party, Somerset

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  • The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band were sensational - thank you! We would rebook them in a heartbeat, and recommend them to anyone!

    Tina & Tim
    Wedding Reception, Surrey

Lady Gatsby Jazz Band: Set List

Vintage Covers

Upbeat vintage covers of modern songs

All About That Bass
Bad Romance
Call Me Maybe
Careless Whisper
Crazy In Love
Gangsta’s Paradise
I Will Survive
I’m Not the Only One
Livin’ on a Prayer
Rockabye
Titanium
Umbrella
Upside Down

Dancing Music

Add drums to the band for our dancing set!

Beyond the Sea
Cheek to Cheek
Choo Choo Ch’Boogie
I Wanna Be Like You
Jump Jive & Wail
L-O-V-E
Mack the Knife
Mambo Italiano
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Reet Petite
Route 66
Sway
Tu Vuo Fa L’Americano
Twistin’ the Night Away
Why Don’t You Do Right

Background Jazz

Sophisticated 1920s background jazz

After You’ve Gone
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Alexander’s Ragtime Band
All Of Me
Bei Mir Bist du Schoen
But Not for Me
Charleston
Chicago
Happy Feet
I Got Rhythm
Let There Be Love
Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall In Love
Let’s Misbehave
Love Me Or Leave Me
Luck Be a Lady
Mack The Knife
Night and Day
Oh, Lady Be Good!
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
Puttin on the Ritz
S’Wonderful
Someone To Watch Over Me
Stardust
Swing That Music
Tea For Two
The Man I Love
They Can’t Take That Away From Me

  • We loved the vintage covers - thank you for suggesting that. We loved working with you and found the whole experience from booking the band to the wedding day really professional.

    Chloe Fryer
    Wedding Reception, Gloucestershire

Lady Gatsby Jazz Band: Line Ups

The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band is available in the following line-ups.

4-piece (background music)
Female vocals, piano, bass, saxophone

5-piece (background music)
Female vocals, piano, bass, trumpet, saxophone

6-piece (dancing music)
Female vocals, piano, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone

You can also book vintage dancers to appear alongside the band – they can teach your guests some simple moves or perform routines to our live music.

  • We had a Great Gatsby theme in a lovely marquee and the band ensured their choice of music fitted in perfectly with the theme.

    Jo Thorne
    Charity Event, Warwickshire

A Spectacular Event with The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band

Vintage band The Lady Gatsby Jazz Band providing international corporate event entertainment at La Mamounia Hotel, Marrakech

We were invited to travel to Marrakech, Morocco by Dell Computers.

They booked our 6-piece band and a troupe of 12 vintage swing dancers, The Vintage Swing Collective

It was a truly spectacular occasion at one of the world’s best hotels!

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