3 x 45 minutes over a 3 hour period |
4 piece: £1000 |
A band with a real continental sound: Music inspired by the great recordings of Django Reindhardt. We play a selection of swinging jazz standards, traditional gypsy folk tunes, french musette, walzes and bossanovas. The cheerful swing of the music with a light bounce creates a relaxed, happy atmosphere.
The band was formed to play in a bar in New Cross, London every Monday night in 2005. Since then we have performed in palaces, castles, galleries, gardens, hotels, riverboats, houses large and small, conference centres, churches, restaurants and more.
For small events we can perform acoustically, and for larger events we have our own amplifiers that can bring.
Lineups:
Generally a four piece band, although for certain bookings we can perform as a trio. We can also add other instruments and a vocalist if desired: clarinet, accordion, etc.
Based in North London
After You’ve Gone
Aint Misbehavin
All Of Me
Autumn Leaves
Avalon
Blue Skies
Bossa Dorado
Chicago
China Boy
Coquette
Dark Eyes
Dinah
Douce Ambience
Exactly Like You
Georgia
Honeysuckle Rose
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
I Got Rhythm
I’ll See You In My Dreams
I’m Confessing That I Love You
I’ve Found A New Baby
If I Had You
In A Sentimental Mood
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Aint Got That Swing
It Had To Be You
J’Attendrai
Japanese Sandman
Lady Be Good
Limehouse Blues
Ma Premiere Guitar
Melancholy Baby
Minor Swing
Moonglow
Night And Day
Nuages
Out Of Nowhere
Poor Butterfly
Rose Room
September In The Rain
Sheik Of Araby
Some Of These Days
Stomping At Decca
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Sue
Them There Eyes
There Will Never Be Another You
Undecided
What Is This Thing Called Love
Three chairs without arms
A power supply, unless we are playing acoustically
We generally bring amplifiers for our instruments unless the event is a small one and we are playing acoustically.
The address, and who to ask for when we arrive.
We can play some music through an amplifier.
The musicians that make up the band have all toured the world, some have played on big stages to thousands, some of us have had original works performed in major concert halls, but Chateaux Swing are a group of friends who are professional musicians that like entertaining people whatever the event. Some of our most memorable gigs have been playing to a small group of people helping to make a special occasion that little bit more special.
We are all jazz musicians influenced by many of the great icons of jazz, and also by the other musicians we play with. We are continually learning. The music of Django Reinhardt obviously plays a key role in our style of band.
I've made my living as a freelance gigging musician since my 20's when I turned my back on a career in engineering. I've met many great musicians and friends on the way, and this band gathers some together.
We enjoy playing wherever we are valued and appreciated.
Set up: 10 minutes
Yes, although we need some cover if it's raining or if there is hot sunshine.
Our set can be discussed - we may be able to learn a new song as long as the style is appropriate for the band.
We create a positive, happy and uplifting atmosphere.
Chelsea Flower Show
Hampton Court
Kensington Palace
Ronnie Scotts
The Savoy Hotel
Tower Bridge
The Gerkin
The Shard
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Festival Hall
Natural History Museum
National Portrait Gallery
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
1920s Music
1930s Music
Jazz
Gypsy Jazz
Swing
Background Music
PAT tested
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Public liability insurance
PA / sound system included