The RLJB can be sized to suit your needs and budget. From a seven piece combo to a duo or any size in between. A very versatile group of musicians presenting jazz in many flavours.
We play classic jazz music. Songs and tunes from composers such as Gershwin, Porter, Fat's Waller, Van Hueson, Irving Berlin, to name a few. Tunes played and sung by such people as Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman. Hot Club, Latin, Dixieland, Blues, New Orleans,Swing and all great jazz! The music can be presented in various combinations of instrumentation with and without vocals.
Below are some musical examples from different sized combo's that you can listen to by clicking on the icon.
A popular combo that makes for a big and exciting sound. People love dancing to this band A combination like this would consist of vocalist, saxophone, trumpet, piano, guitar, bass and drums.
Inspired by the gypsy jazz sounds of Django Reinhardt:
Hot Jazz Violin, in the style of Stephane Grappelli, guitars and double bass. An all string combination ideal for a more intimate or quieter setting. Music is based on the sound of the famous "Quintette of the Hot Club of France" from the 1930's. This music is enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity all around the world.
Compact Combo that still packs plenty of punch and a great swinging sound.
Intimate and romantic sound of jazz guitar and vocal.
Jazz for dancing or jazz for background music. We are experienced professional musicians.We can change our band to suit your needs, Contact the RLJB to discuss your swinging jazz needs NOW!
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