Jay Stone National Entertainment Awards Best Male Vocalist, Swing Singer!

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Maidstone, Kent. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
Solo - 2 x 45 minute sets in a 2 hour period from start to finish time: from £560
Live Band options (4 piece): from £1560
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About / Biography

Jay Stone - recently voted Best Male Singer at the National Entertainment Awards, he is fast becoming one of the finest and most talked about singers in the UK. His debut single, I Close My Eyes, reached No1 on the ITunes jazz chart.

His tribute to The Great American Songbook includes some of the greatest swing songs ever written, performed by some of the worlds biggestc stars including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr and modern favourites Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum & Robbie Williams.

Perfect for any event, from your traditional Jazz club, Hotels, Corporate events, Restaurants, Hen parties and Weddings.

Available as a solo performer, with backing dancers, or with a live band, Jay Stone & The Swing Band.

Jay started his career in 1999 when he enrolled at the Academy Drama School, London. Since then, he has worked professionally as a singer and actor in various musical theatre productions including, A Slice of Saturday Night, Jesus Christ Superstar & Disco Inferno. He has appeared in BBCs Eastenders and recently Come Fly with Me.

In 2016, Jay played DC Paul Donnell in the Explosive Docu/Drama The Investigator for ITV and Captain Matthew Flinders in the short film The Lost World of Joseph Banks.

Jay’s film credits include the Feature Films Uncut and Ugly Beautiful (Greenacre Films) and winner of best UK Feature at the Raindance Film Festival, Exhibit A (Bigger Pictures) which has also been nominated for 3 BIFAs (British Independent Film Awards). He has appeared in numerous short films including The Date and Pocket to name a few.

Lineups - solo with quality tracks. Various band options available from duo with pianist to 7 piece band:

  • Piano, piano/bass or piano/bass & drums
  • 4-piece band (piano, bass, drums & sax)
  • 5-piece band (added guitar)
  • 7-piece band (added trombone and trumpet)
  • 2-4 Sway Dancers available on request

Reviews (9)

There are currently 9 user ratings for Jay Stone

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Maidstone, Kent

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Full song list on request.

Don’t Blame it on Me 2024

I’ll Never not love you 2022

Make you feel my love 2022

Higher 2022

Driving License 2022

My first my Last My Everything 2022

Nightingale Sung in Barclay Square 2022

Love You Anymore 2018

Such a Night 2018

When I Fall in Love 2018

Forever Now 2018

Unforgettable 2018

Nobody But Me 2016

I Believe In You 2016

My Kind of Girl 2016

My Baby Just Cares for Me 2016

You’ve Got A Friend in Me

Cry Me A River

It’s a Beautiful Day

Sway

Haven’t Met You Yet

Home

Lost

Hold On

Hollywood

Everything

Crazy Love

Feeling Good

Come Fly with Me

Come Dance with Me

Some Kind of Wonderful

Twist & Shout

Me & Mrs Jones

I’ve Got the World on a String

Call Me Irresponsible

Georgia On My Mind

Heartache Tonight

Kissing A Fool

Moondance

Save The Last dance

Crazy Little Thing called Love

You make me feel So Young

For Once in My Life

All I do is Dream of You

Close Your Eyes

Whatever It Takes

Fever

My Melancholy Baby

Baby You’ve got What it takes

I’m Your Man

Song For You

At This Moment

To Be Loved

I Got it EasyTo Love Somebody

You Don’t Know Me

How Sweet it Is

Whos’s Loving You

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Access to Power and a suitable changing area.
Performance space minimum 8m metres.
Parking where suitable for unloading.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I am fully self contained and will provide full sound and lighting. I can provide additional sound when required.


What information do you require about a venue?

Any restrictions, parking etc.
Details about the room such as sound limiter and any specific loading information.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can provide background music between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

The best venue was the state room at St James's Palace London because of the history and it's such a privilege to have sung there in the company of such great acts.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Bublé, Jamie Callum.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started my career in 1999 when I enrolled at the Academy Drama School, London. Since then, I have worked professionally as a singer and actor in various Film and Theatre productions and tours across the UK.

Previous venues include, St James’s Palace, The East India Club, The Playboy Club London, Warner Hotel Group nationwide, The Savoy Hotel, The Dorchester Hotel, Claridges, The Casino at the Empire Leicester Square and Pizza Express Jazz Clubs.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

I enjoy all events but I particularly enjoy the drink reception or wedding breakfast and to be part of such a special occasion.


Can you provide a band?

Yes. Typical line up is Vocals, Keys, Bass, Sax and drums. Other lineups are available upto 7 piece band.
I can provide dancers also.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

2x 45 mins
2x 60 mins
3x 40 mins
1x 75 mins

I arrive 1 HR before the event start time as standard but set up times etc will be discussed for each event to meet the requirements of the event.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes. Cover will need to be provided where necessary.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I can send a song list before the event to choose any favourites or the whole set.
Requests are available with notice.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

People comment on my energy, song choices and the atmosphere created.

Recent Clients

Jay Stone has performed for these clients:

The Not forgotten

Saga

Port of Dover

Rock the Mote

The Waterfront Residency Hythe

The George Vaults Residency Rochester

Churchill Retirement Living

Many private clients, Weddings private Parties

Venues

Jay Stone has performed at these venues:

St James’s Palace,

The East India Club

The Playboy Club London

Warner Hotel Group nationwide

The Savoy Hotel

The Dorchester Hotel

Claridges

The Casino at the Empire Leicester Square and Pizza Express Jazz Clubs

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