The Hudson Dukes
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The Hudson Dukes are a Jazz & Swing band based in the UK!
The line-up is made up of in demand jazz musicians who have trained at the UK’s most prestigious music conservatoires, with experience playing at some of the country's most exclusive wedding venues, jazz clubs and concert halls. These include Ronnie Scotts, The Barbican, Buckingham Palace, Grosvenor House, The Royal Albert Hall, The Sage and many more.
Offering various band options including duos, trios, quartets, full 5-piece band or instrumental alternatives allows them to tailor the line-up to your event, accommodating different budget and space requirements. Their extensive repertoire includes Jazz, Swing, Blues, Rock n’ Roll, Soul and Pop meaning they can adapt the music at your request. From background music to up-beat dancing music, they’ve got it all covered!
Available for bookings across the UK and internationally, their members regularly perform abroad in Holland, China, France, Germany, Sweden and Italy. Perfect for any occasion, they can perform at a wide variety of events, such as Weddings, Corporate events, Award Ceremonies, Annual Dinners, Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Swing Dance events and many more.
FAQs
Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:
The Hudson Dukes are an in demand Jazz & Swing band made up of top UK jazz musicians, with a versatile repertoire and line-up they are perfect for any occasion.
What are the highlights of your career?
Our members regularly perform abroad in Holland, China, France, Germany, Sweden and Italy. They also have experience playing at some of the country's most exclusive wedding venues, jazz clubs and concert halls. These include Ronnie Scotts, The Barbican, Buckingham Palace, Grosvenor House, The Royal Albert Hall, The Sage and many more.
What is your competitive advantage (special features)?
Our main competitive advantage is that we can play many modern songs in a vintage style, similar to Post Modern Jukebox. Our second is that we are made up of some of the best upcoming jazz musicians in the country so our quality is of the highest level. We are also willing to travel anywhere in the UK or abroad.
What kind of events do you usually serve?
A wide variety of events, such as Weddings, Corporate events, Award Ceremonies, Annual Dinners, Christmas Parties, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Swing Dance events, festivals, fundraisers and many more.
Who are your previous clients?
We have played at wedding venues, jazz clubs, festivals and concerts across the UK.
How can event planners pay for your services?
We would be happy to work with event planners and payment would be done properly via invoices etc.
How long do you play for?
We usually play for 2 x 45minute sets. However we are very flexible so can tailor our sets to your event.
Do you have your own PA and lighting?
The band have their own PA for small events. However for larger events we work closely with trusted sound engineers who provide fully PAT tested PA and Lighting.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?
Yes and Yes
How much space do you require?
Duo and Trio Lineups require very little space. Quartet and Quintet lineup need a bit of extra space incase a sound engineer is required. We just need a corner or small performance area.
My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?
If you give us over 2 weeks we can do our best to learn your requested song. For first dances, of course we will play whatever you ask for, we just need some notice.
How many breaks do you take? How long are they?
If we are doing 2 sets. We usually just take 1 15-30 minute break.
Set List/Services
Jazz, Swing & Latin
Aint That A Kick In The Head
All Of Me
Always On My Mind
Anything Goes
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Besame Mucho
Beyond The Sea
But Not For Me
Call Me Irresponsible
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Cheek to Cheek
Come Fly With Me
Cry Me A River
Desafinado
Easy To Love
Feeling Good
Fever
Fly Me To The Moon
Foggy Day
For Once In My Life
Georgia On My Mind
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Could Have Danced All Night
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I’ve Got The World On A String
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
It Had To Be You
I Left My Heart In San Fransisco
I Wanna Be Like You
L.O.V.E
That’s Amore
The Girl From Ipanema
The Lady Is A Tramp
They Cant Take That Away From Me
The Way You Look Tonight
Mack The Knife
Me and Mrs Jones
Moon River
Moondance
My Funny Valentine
My Way
Nature Boy
New York, New York
Night And Day
On The Street Where You Live
On The Sunny Side of The Street
Orange Coloured Sky
Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
Puttin’ On The Ritz
Save The Last Dance For Me
Smile
Someone To Watch Over Me
Some Enchanted Evening
Summertime
Sunny
Sway
Thats Life
What A Wonderful World
You Make Me Feel So Young
You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
Pop, Soul, Rock n’ Roll & Other
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader
Every Day I Have The Blues - B.B King
Forget You - CeeLo Green
Gravity - John Mayer
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
I Feel Good - James Brown
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
Let’s Twist Again - Chubby Checker
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Girl - The Temptations
Rock Around The Clock - Chubby Checker
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Shake Rattle and Roll - Elvis Presley
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Tutti Fruiti - Little Richard
Twist and Shout - The Beatles
Yesterday - The Beatles
- And Many More -
We are constantly adding to our repertoire.