Established in 1987, the PartyJazz Agency has booked music for thousands of parties, everything from an intimate dinner for a dozen people through to a corporate event for thousands of guests.

The agency is run by Richard Pite, a professional musician with a wide knowledge of all styles of music and many years of experience in leading a variety of bands. Richard's extensive experience as both a booker and musician ensures that the music you require can be provided within your budget. Partyjazz only deals with tried and tested musicians and bands - if for any reason we feel we cannot provide what you are looking for we will refer you to another agency rather than offer you something inferior.

Our speciality is providing jazz bands both big and small. Mobile trios and quartets for outdoor events, bands that can provide background music for receptions and cocktail parties, bands for dancing and bands that can combine jazz with more contemporary party music.

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"The Smallest Big Band In The World" returns with its unique interpretations of the music of the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s.

This witty and sophisticated threesome was a huge hit in London throughout the late 80’s and into the 90’s. After four highly successful tours of the USA they disbanded but have now come back together to perform the music they love.

Their repertoire encompasses the great hits of the period, As Time Goes By, Puttin’ On The Ritz, Top Hat White Tie and Tails, The Charleston, The Sun Has Got His Hat On and hundreds more.

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There's ATrick In Picking AChick Chick Chicken
There's A Rainbow Round My Shoulder

Top London musicians come together in various combinations to perform a wide range of classic jazz styles.

In June 1999 a new jazz venue opened in London. Boisdale, at 13 Eccleston Street SW1 features live music from the Boisdale Blue Rhythm Band every Monday to Saturday, between 10 and midnight.

The band presents wonderful musicians in a dazzling number of formations providing music that is fresh and fun. The diversity of styles is wide and the band can be booked to play in one or any number of jazz moods.

Richard Pite, Boisdale’s music director, has provided entertainment for thousands of occasions including numerous events for Prince Charles at Highgrove and in London. He can discuss your clients’ musical requirements and arrange a time for them to come to Boisdale to hear the band in action.

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Button Up Your Overcoat
My Heart Belongs To Daddy
Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey

 

Highly versatile dance band bookable as a 4- through to a 7-piece and covering every conceivable style.

Very often a client will book a jazz band but will require other musical moods. This band can turn to Rock and Pop, Soul, Disco, Latin, Funk, R&B, Country and much more. The band is happy to tailor its repertoire to your needs, being as wide-ranging or as thematic as you choose.

Whatever music is chosen you can be sure it will be professionally presented and at the right volume and the right price.

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Classic Pop Medley

Contemporary Medley

Latin Medley

Rock 'n' Roll Medley

Soul Medley

Swing Medley


Music on the move.

A 3 or 4 piece band that can perform al fresco or be played in as many different locations as you wish. Unencumbered by electricity the band can pop up anywhere, playing around the tables and adding to the fun of your event. Happy Feet can either be dressed in blazers and or in formal black tie.

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Putting On The Ritz

A refreshing alternative to the more conventional jazz band. A trio recreating the golden days of British light music in miniature.

Clarinet, banjo and tuba play a charmingly eccentric selection of arrangements: Light classics (Dvorak’s Hungarian Dances, The Blue Danube), novelty pieces (Flapperette, ‘Housewive’s Choice’, In an English Country Garden), Sousa marches (The Liberty Bell, Stars and Stripes Forever), the music of Eric Coates (The Dam Busters, In Town Tonight), Ragtime (The Entertainer, The Maple Leaf Rag). An abundance of melodies that are surprisingly familiar but often overlooked.

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The Liberty Bell

In A Party Mood

Two ensembles performing Parisian hot club jazz a la Stephane Grapelli and Django Rheinhardt.

Violin led swinging sophistication from the 30’s and 40’s. Continental café jazz which is ideal for any occasion. A soothing alternative to traditional jazz!

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Hot Club Trio - As Time Goes By

Hot Club Trio - I've Got Rhythm

Fascinating Rhythm - Anything Goes

A 6/7 piece band playing a wide range of Latin styles featuring this great singer.

Victoria Newton is an exciting and versatile performer. She sings songs in Spanish, Italian, French and Brazilian-Portuguese. Her charisma, powerful vocals and boundless energy create an on-stage electricity that will ignite any party.

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Copacabana

Oye Como Va

Lounge music and cocktail classics with this comfortable combo. Sit down and relax!

The perfect background music for your event. Cool jazz sounds from the 50’s, 60’s and beyond – featuring sultry saxophone, cool keyboards and purring percussion. Try it with groovy guitar too.

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All The Things You Are

Summertime

Keith Nichols & The Blue Devils

Hot jazz from the 20's and 30's directed by piano maestro Keith Nichols

Available from a seven to a twelve piece, this is a magnificent ensemble performing the music that reverberated through the years of the Bright Young Things. Perfect music for every kind of party.

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Gershwin Medley

Got A Date With An Angel

I Ain't Got Nobody

An exciting Dixieland sound created by seven young musicians still in their mid-twenties.

A rare treat indeed – a terrific Dixieland band with not a bus pass between them! Led by trumpeter Allen Beechey this band’s youthful dynamism will appeal to the traditional jazz audiences as well as introduce a new generation to this exciting music that hails from the clubs and dives of Chicago.

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Wolverine Blues

Hot shots of vintage Hawaiian music.

Wave away those winter blues with the tropical treats on offer from this wonderful trio. Thrill to the Hawaiian War Chant, Linger with a Hula Girl and bid farewell to Balham High Street and say aloha On The Beach at Wakiki.

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Hawaiian Love Chant

 

Partyjazz can also provide gypsy music, barbershop quartets, string quartets, harpists and more. The agency also has a comprehensive network of jazz bands all over the UK so a local band can be found in most areas.

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