July 27, 2015
Swing Band Q & A I am always slightly dubious when someone decides they want a swing band for their event, playing swing band music all night long. Especially when dancing is involved. That is why I though a Swing …
July 26, 2015
Dealing with change in music. From my own perspective as a middle aged musician specialising in light music (jazz band, swing band hire, soul, party band hire and the like) I have reached a point in my life and musical career …
July 25, 2015
Wedding Jazz What Band Beware! when choosing a jazz band for your wedding, be very careful to make sure you get a band that can totally do what you want. Firstly decide what sort of songs you want to hear …
July 24, 2015
New Orleans Jazz Band History The history of 20th Century New Orleans and the history of the jazz band is totally and utterly linked. In fact, the first hints of how jazz was to develop, were there towards the end …
July 24, 2015
Jazz Band Hire Thoughts Suggestions I am amazed what people are hiring a jazz band for these days. The inventiveness of the general public holds no bounds! I thought I would make a few suggestions of my own and pass …
July 8, 2015
Cruise Ship Band: Lounge, Jazz and Party The Mississippi Swamp Dogs are an incredible Cruise Ship Party, Jazz and Lounge band. With an extensive repertoire of suitable songs from across the years, they’ve entertained passengers over a number of years …
July 7, 2015
London Jazz Band Stories. I recently sent some information over to a booker of music at a major London venue and was pleasantly surprised, actually astonished, to get a positive reply back within the hour! Usually I prepare myself …
July 1, 2015
Jazz Band Language Every profession has its own lingo. If you have ever used a plumber, builder, electrician or a car mechanic you will notice they try and blind you with “science” by using technical language typical to their own …
June 15, 2015
Jazz Band London The Bandleaders Perspective If you run a jazz band in London you will know how important it is to sell each individual gig. No longer are you getting arrangements done, sorting rehearsals, booking musicians, hustling for work, …
June 12, 2015
Jazz Band London a view As a bandleader of a jazz band in London for many years I felt compelled to put down a few thoughts on how the business runs from the band leaders point of view. Now I …
