| Solo piano - 2 x 50 minutes sets: £325 |
| Duo (pianist and female vocalist)- 2 x 45 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £620 |
| Instrumental duo (pianist and saxophonist) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £620 |
| Instrumental duo (pianist and double bassist) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £620 |
| Trio (pianist, double bassist and female vocalist) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £968 |
| Instrumental trio (piano, double bassist and saxophone) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £968 |
| Quartet (pianist, double bassist, female vocalist and saxophonist) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £1239 |
| Instrumental quartet (pianist, double bassist, drummer and saxophonist) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £1239 |
| Quintet (pianist, double bassist, female vocalist, saxophonist and drummer) - 2 x 50 minute sets or 2 x 1 hour sets: £1593 Our drummer can use brushes to keep the volume down, if needed |
Swing to Soul: The Ultimate Wedding Jazz Band for Your Special Event
Looking to add a touch of sophistication and timeless elegance to your wedding or event? Look no further than Swing to Soul, a versatile jazz ensemble specializing in the very best of jazz, soul, and funk. Whether you're after laid-back, soulful melodies or a lively night of swing, Swing to Soul delivers the perfect soundtrack to make your celebration unforgettable.
Our Repertoire: We offer a wide range of musical styles to suit any occasion, from timeless jazz standards to soulful modern classics:
Whether you're looking for elegant background music for a cocktail hour or a full-on swinging jazz performance, Swing to Soul brings energy and charm to any event, from weddings to corporate functions and private parties.
Our Accomplished Musicians: The members of Swing to Soul are seasoned professionals with impressive credentials, having collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Katie Melua, Omar, Tony Hadley, Alan Skidmore, Belinda Carlisle, and Alfie Boe. They've also performed with The Voice winners Sam Bailey and Jaz Ellington and have graced the stage of London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
At the Heart of SoulJazz: Gemma Nelson Leading Swing to Soul is the exceptional British jazz and soul vocalist Gemma Nelson, whose career spans over 28 years. She has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, funk, pop, and soul, including Kool and the Gang, Jimmy Ruffin, Roy G Hemmings (The Drifters), Cher, and Neil Cowley. As the former lead vocalist for the popular theatre show That’ll Be The Day, Gemma’s sultry, sophisticated tones—reminiscent of Julie London, Anita O’Day, and Helen O’Connell—are sure to captivate your audience.
Why Choose Swing to Soul? Whether you’re planning an elegant afternoon reception or a lively evening of dancing, Swing to Soul will elevate your event with their unparalleled professionalism, talent, and ability to set the perfect mood. Based in the Cotswolds and willing to travel within 100 miles of Swindon, Wiltshire, Swing to Soul is ready to bring a touch of class and fun to your special day.
Let Swing to Soul make your event truly special with an unforgettable performance!
Based in Swindon, Wiltshire
= areas covered (up to 100 miles)
= free travel (up to 30 miles)
Jazz and Swing Standards
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
All of Me
All the Things You Are
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Beautiful Love
Beyond the Sea
Black Coffee
Cheek to Cheek
Come Fly with Me
Come Rain or Come Shine
Cry Me a River
Do Nothing Till You Hear from Me
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
East of the Sun
Feeling Good
Fever
Fly Me to the Moon
Girl from Ipanema
I Can't Give You Anything but Love
I Don't Know Why
I Get a Kick Out of You
I Got Rhythm
I've Got You Under My Skin
It Don't Mean a Thing
It Had to Be You
Let There Be Love
Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love
Love for Sale
Lullaby of Birdland
Making Whoopee
My Baby Just Cares for Me
My Funny Valentine
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Peel Me a Grape
Route 66
Straighten Up and Fly Right
Summertime
Sway
Tea for Two
Teach Me Tonight
The Look of Love
The Old Black Magic
The Way You Look Tonight
There Will Never Be Another You
They Can't Take That Away from Me.
Witchcraft
This is a selection of our repertoire.
Please ask if you don’t see your favourite song, as we may well be able to perform it for you.
Soul/Folk/Pop Repertoire
Clown – Emeli Sande
Easy On Me – Adele
Greatest Love – George Benson/Whitney Houston
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
I Feel Good – James Brown
I Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
It’s Too Late – Carole King
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack
Lately – Stevie Wonder
Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan/Adele
Moondance – Van Morrison
My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
Sunny – Bobby Hebb
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Where Is the Love – Roberta Flack
Will You Still Love Me – Carole King
You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor
Your Song – Elton John
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Sweet Love – Anita Baker
Shallow – Lady Gaga
You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
Street Life – The Crusaders/Randy Crawford
Feel Like Making Love – Roberta Flack
And I Love Her – The Beatles
Walk On By – Dionne Warwick
We need a performance space of at least 3 meters x 3 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets and parking spaces for each band member.
Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system.
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment.
Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."
Our Accomplished Musicians: The members of Swing to Soul are seasoned professionals with impressive credentials, having collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Katie Melua, Omar, Tony Hadley, Alan Skidmore, Belinda Carlisle, and Alfie Boe. They've also performed with The Voice winners Sam Bailey and Jaz Ellington and have graced the stage of London’s legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.
At the Heart of Swing to Soul is the exceptional British jazz and soul vocalist Gemma, whose career spans over 28 years. She has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, funk, pop, and soul, including Kool and the Gang, Jimmy Ruffin, Roy G Hemmings (The Drifters), Cher, and Neil Cowley. As the former lead vocalist for the popular theatre show That’ll Be The Day, Gemma’s sultry, sophisticated tones—reminiscent of Julie London, Anita O’Day, and Helen O’Connell—are sure to captivate your audience.
Carole King, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Stan Getz, Miles Davis.
Greatest song of all time- My Funny Valentine
We have all been professional musicians for several years. We all came together to play music we all love; Jazz, soul and acoustic classics.
We love performing at weddings, especially afternoon receptions. It's great to see a happy audience enjoying champagne as we play some swing and jazz music.
We require one hour to setup and sound check. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 1 hour.
We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
If there is a chance of rain we need sufficient cover to make to make sure our instruments are not damaged.
The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."
Previous customers would describe us as adding a pleasant sophisticated atmosphere to their event.
1 x 1 hour
2 x 45 minutes
2 x 1 hour
Redditch Golf club
Sudeley castle
Kimberly-Clarke
Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre
Wickwoods Country Club
Warner Hotels
Recent clients include:
Sudeley Castle
Rowland Castle Golf Club
Portsmouth Football Club
Weston Lawns Equestrian Centre
Wickwoods Country Club
Kimberly-Clark
Norton Park Spa and Hotel
Portsmouth Water
The University of West of England
Redditch Golf Club
Langstone Hotel, Haylng Island
The Holiday Inn, Portsmouth
Eridge Park, Royal Tunbrdge Wells
Heythrop Park Hotel
Hazeley House, Hook
Hurstpierpoint tennis club
Gosport Festival
Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton
Fort Nelson, near Portsmouth
Portsmouth Village Hotel
Grosvenor Casino, Southampton
Botley Grange Hotel
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