South West Jazz Ensemble

Nighthawks

From £550

Smooth & sophisticated jazz ensemble.

Biography

Made up of some of the finest jazz musicians in the South West, Nighthawks offer a sophisticated jazz experience for events nationwide.

From intimate duos to the full quartet, the band can adapt to suit the scale of your event, making them ideal for any celebration or party.

Accomplished jazz graduates from the Royal Welsh College of Drama, the musicians' wealth of experience shines through in their polished performance and versatile repertoire.

Having collaborated with renowned artists such as Gregory Porter and played alongside legends such as Dave Smith, this is a jazz ensemble guaranteed to make an impression.

Nighthawks Reviews
The Nighthawks were the ideal addition to our annual gala! Their exceptional musicianship, combined with their unwavering passion for jazz, created a memorable night that will be cherished by our members forever!
★★★★★
Arun - Annual Gala
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Repertoire

Scroll down the artist repertoire below to discover the range of music covered. Looking for something specific? Type in the artist or song name to search through the list.

  • Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
  • On the Sunny Side of the Street - Jimmy Mchugh
  • Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
  • Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers
  • Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
  • Moanin’ - Bobby Timmons
  • Misty - Erroll Garner
  • There Will Never Be Another You - Harry Warren
  • It Don’t Mean a Thing if It Ain’t Got That Swing - Duke Ellington
  • Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
  • Corcovado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • It Could Happen to You - Jimmy Van Heusen
  • The Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • I’ll Be Seeing You - Sammy Fain
  • Beautiful Love - Victor Young
  • Sunny - Bobby Hebb
  • These Foolish Things - Eric Maschwitz
  • Out of Nowhere - Johnny Green
  • Honeysuckle Rose - Fats Waller
  • Embraceable You - George Gershwin
  • Blue Bossa - Joe Henderson
  • Recordame - Joe Henderson
  • St Thomas - Sonny Rollins
  • Midnight Blue - Kenny Burrell
  • Beatrice - Sam Rivers
  • Like Someone in Love - Jimmy Van Heusen
  • Take the ‘a’ Train - Duke Ellington

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Key Information

Learn more about what's included when booking Nighthawks for your event. If you have requirements that differ from the below, please let us know when making your enquiry.

Standard Package

  • 2 x 45 or 3 x 45 minute sets with small breaks
  • Professional sound equipment
  • Arrival one hour prior to performance
  • Travel expense
  • Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
  • PAT certified equipment and Public Liability Insurance

Line-ups & Extras

  • Duo

    Sax, Guitar

  • Trio

    Sax, Guitar, Double Bass

  • Quartet

    Sax, Guitar, Double Bass, Drums

Send Enquiry

Interested in hiring Nighthawks for your event? Simply fill in the form below with your event details and we'll come back to you with a quote.