Swing Gitan UK

Excellent band to work with. So professional at all times. One very, very happy client. (10 / 10)Paul Walsh

'Swing Gitan UK joined the Nottingham Jazz Orchestra on the bill of the Christmas Jazz Fest last weekend. Having seen Swing Gitan a number of times, I have always been massively impressed with the musical and technical ability of all members of the band. Their music would sound at home on the streets or riverbank walkways of Paris, but we were lucky enough for them to join us for a unique lineup of bands. Within just a few bars of their first number, (insert what you played first here, I can't remember, sorry lol), it is clear to all that Elliott Lewis and Wayne Jefferies, who take the positions as guitarists within the band, are masters of their instruments and faithfully re-create the music of Django Reinhardt, but adding their own style to numbers such as Minor Swing, Blue Bossa, and Undecided. Joined by bassist Rob Coates and James Tolhurst completing the lineup, their enthusiasm is infectious and the music always driving. If you ever get the chance to catch these guys doing a set, you will not be disappointed!' (10 / 10)

We couldn't have asked for more! We hired Swing Gitan for a black tie function last night, and they acted professionally and autonomously throughout the evening. They suited the mood perfectly, with people up and dancing, and plenty sitting around just enjoying listening to them jam. Again, thank you so much, you guys completed the evening. Would love to have you again. (10 / 10)

We booked Swing Gitan for our wedding back in September. We had seen them a couple of times around Nottingham and really liked their style and music. On the day itself, they played for about 2 hours with a short break in the middle. We really loved their music and it fit in well with our venue, which was in a barn and marquee on a farm. They were great at replying to all our questions which was one less thing to worry about when planning a wedding! All our guests really enjoyed them too; their music appeals across all ages and we had lots of comments that it was great to hear something a bit different at a wedding. We wouldn't hesitate to book them for another occasion! (10 / 10)

We came across Swing Gitan at the Nottingham Contemporary and were both taken by their energetic and uplifting sound delivered in a skilled and playful fashion. Since then we have had the pleasure of seeing quite a few of their gigs and never been disappointed and so when we were considering who to book for our wedding last august the choice was easy. We wanted music for music lovers that people could also dance to and were no disappointed. The whole process of booking the band and arranging the specifics as well as asking them to learn the Waltz that we intended to dance to was just really straight forward and pleasurable which was certainly helped by Elliott’s easygoing ways and quiet confidence that this would turn out the way we had hoped. We feel very lucky and blessed to have had the good fortune together such good people for our wedding occasion and the presence of Swing Gitan was a large part of that. Indeed, it was a testament to the success of the band that people of all backgrounds and ages loved their performances and demonstrated this through dancing, shouting and cheering throughout the night. Needless to say, we would highly recommend this band to anyone seeking a great sounding and quirky gypsy jazz band! (10 / 10)

We cannot speak highly enough of Elliot and the band who played at our wedding. Organising, booking and liaising with them was a complete pleasure and they accommodated our needs to the finest detail. Their repertoire was upbeat, yet relaxed and their flexibility to adjust to the mood of the evening and crowd was superb. We have received rave reviews of the band from our friends and family who loved the cheerful music and entertainment. We can’t recommend them enough! (10 / 10)

"""We booked Swing Gitan for our wedding and we couldn't have been happier with their performance. We found them online, then went to see them perform in Nottingham - we can honestly say their website does not do them justice; they are incredible musicians. We knew they would be perfect for our big day. Elliott was really friendly and easy to deal with, and we felt he understood exactly the tone we wanted to set - summer sun/cocktails/chilled vibe for our drinks reception and something more upbeat for later in the evening. They certainly didn't disappoint on the actual day, and many of our wedding guests told us how much they loved the band. We would be happy to recommend them to anyone. Claire&Dom"""

You were the perfect summers day soundtrack, the perfect way to kick off our motorhome launch weekend. Both our Nottingham and Huddersfield branches thoroughly enjoyed your music. Thank you! Lowdhams's motorhomes

We booked Swing Gitan to come and play at this year’s Citroën Car Club National Rally. They’re all great players, very friendly guys and their music was perfect for our event. Needless to say, a good time was had by all – great value for money and highly recommended! (10 / 10)

We hired Swing Gitan for the drinks reception at our annual Property Management conference in June 2016 after they performed at our office opening in 2014. The booking process was very simple and the responsiveness to our initial enquiry was excellent. The band arrived well before they were due to perform despite and aweful journey! All memebers were dressed professionally and suitable for the occasion. They truly added to the ambiance of the event and we not hesitate to recommend or book Swing Gitan for future occasions as the feedback from our deleates has been fantastic! (10 / 10)Rosie Gladden

“You were really great and everyone loved your music! For late night lindy we wanted a band to play a variety of tempos ranging between 130 and 180 bpm with the majority of the set staying around the 130-160 mark. We also wanted the odd one or two songs to be played at the higher end of the tempo spectrum, somewhere between 180 and 230 bpm. Ideally we didn’t want each performance to exceed the 4 minute duration because most of our crew are still building up their stamina. Swing Gitan met all our requirements and made an enormous contribution to a fantastic night. We can’t wait to get them back again.”

The band played for my daughter's 30th which was all organised by her, including the hiring of the band. We had no idea what to expect and were hugely delighted by their ability to quickly gauge the style of the party and were more than accommodating in their repertoire, even playing for members of the party to sing with them. First class professional playing, and played with evident enjoyment in a relaxed upbeat style. A most wonderful evening, thanks largely to this band. Catherine

""" Swing Gitan are a band that as soon as they start playing you can't help smiling and dancing along. Not only are they accomplished and exceptional musicians but they bring a warmth and sincerity that is needed within an event. From a bookers point of view they were accommodating right up until the event and were always ready to change their set around or put in some songs they didn't know to make it really special for us. My event wouldn't have been as successful if Swing Gitan hadn't have been there and I couldn't recommend them highly enough"" (10 / 10)"

I just wanted to say thank you playing at my party, it really made the night for myself and all my family and friends. You arrived early and set up without any disruption and left in the same professional manner. The music was really uplifting and it was great to dance to and created a fabulous atmosphere. If I have any future events I would be very happy for a return visit!

"“It was a pleasure to meet you and your fellow musicians on Saturday 15 August 2015 at our wedding. Thank you so much for helping to make our day such a success. We - and all our guests - loved your music and it was a treat to have you playing for us. You provided a fantastic atmosphere for our guests. Highly recommended. Swing Gitan, you were amazing! So much so, I have booked them again for an event at my place of work! Honestly... Fab. THANK YOU!"" (10 / 10)"

I booked Swing Gitan to provide a musical accompaniment for a garden party based on a recommendation from my daughter who had heard them previously in Nottingham. They performed their brand of jazz in a serious, professional and skilled manner and they met my requirements for the event exactly. (10 / 10)