The band was founded with dancing in mind and we find that our broad repertoire is popular with all ages and tastes. Ideal for weddings, parties and dance events - The Kings of Hot Swing is a professional, experienced and entertaining band that always goes down well!
We are steeped in the tradition of the 1920s swing era and perform classics such as The Charleston and "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing". However, our speciality is performing modern Pop music in a swing style for weddings and parties. Our set includes songs from artists such as; Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Pharrell Williams and Daft Punk. See below for our full set list!
As you may have noticed, we have two different female singers. Both singers perform with us full-time as we perform at a large number of events throughout the year. We also offer the option of adding more brass or you can choose the slightly smaller five-piece version of the band (see booking options).
The Kings of Hot Swing have a wealth of experience of performing for clients such as Porsche, GQ Magazine, Diageo and DHL as well as weddings all over the UK. We have also had the privilege to play for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and Camilla and The Duchess of Cornwall. Furthermore, we’ve performed at Jazz clubs and festivals around the world, including London Jazz Festival, Brecon Jazz Festival, Langnau Jazz Nights Switzerland, The 606 Club London, Hay Festival of literature and art and countless more.
Line up:
We use both female singers seen in our promotional videos. Clients are able to express a preference, but due to availability, we cannot guarantee the singer choice.
Based in Brentford, Middlesex
Modern
Get lucky - Daft Punk
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Crazy in love - Beyoncé (Great Gatsby version)
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Valerie - Zutons
Feeling good - Nina Simone
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Pencil full of lead - Paolo Nutini
I'm the king of the swingers - Jungle Book
Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
Just the two of us - Bill Withers
Thriller - Michael Jackson
Isn't she lovely - Stevie Wonder
Smells like teen Spirit - Nirvana
I want you Back - Michael Jackson
Toxic - Britney Spears
Dancing in the Moonlight - King Harvest
Good Vibrations - Beach Boys
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Suit and Tie - Justin Timberlake
Call me maybe - Carly Rae-Jepsen
All about the bass - Meghan Trainor
Let’s stay together - Al Green
Jive/Rock and roll
Rock around the clock - Bill Haley
Alright, Ok, You win - Fitzgerald
Jonny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Hit the road jack - Ray Charles
Blue suede shoes - Elvis Presley
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Sweet home Chicago - Blues Brothers
20s-40s Classics
It don’t mean a thing if it ain't got that swing - Duke Ellington
The Charleston - James P Johnson
Beyond the sea - Frank Sinatra
At last - Etta James
Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
Alexander’s Ragtime - Irving Berlin
I get a kick out of you - Cole Porter
Is you is or is you ain’t my baby - Louis Jordan
Caravan - Duke Ellington
Anything Goes - Cole Porter
Straighten up and fly right - Nat King Cole
Why don’t you do right - Peggy Lee
Ain't that a kick in the head - Jimmy Van Heusen
Cheek to Cheek - Irving Berlin
All of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Bye Bye Blackbird - Ray Henderson
Christmas
Jingle bell rock
Santa Baby
Rudolf the red nosed reindeer
Christmas song
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
2 power sockets within a few meters of the stage
Set up: 1 hour
Performance times: 1 hour, 2 x 45 and 2 x 60 minute sets
The band is split between London and Cardiff so they require travel costs of
3 cars , 2 from London and one from Cardiff
3 cars for 5 piece and full band.
2 cars for 4 piece.