London's highest spirited,
all swingin' and dancing swing jazz orchestra!
The Silver Ghosts are a 7 piece swing ensemble performing numbers that evoke the hot, breathless and high spirited dance gigs of the 1920s, 30s & 40s.
"their musical craft (not to mention showmanship) is nothing less than a 101% convincing... What a delightful and dazzling night out", 5 stars - Making Music
Why choose us?
The ensemble, whose upbeat performances have previously effected exhilarating 'Boardwalk Empire/Gatsby' style atmospheres at Ronnie Scott's, The Savoy, The 100 Club, and The Royal Albert Hall, offer you the opportunity to put on their upbeat experience at your own event.
The competitively priced lineup can pare down to a 5 piece or scale up to an 9 piece to suit your requirements and budget. It is the 7 piece septet that is the standard killer lineup, raising smiles with an authentic sound and quirky numbers like 'Busy Line', 'You're Driving Me Crazy' and 'Ukulele Lady', as well as standard favourites.
The performers are always presented in smart/glamorous atire, an important part of the performance's jazz age evocation.
There's nothing like period partner dancing to really bring the music alive, and some of The jazz age revivalists often swing out as part of their performance with Charleston and Lindy Hop swing dancing.
The ensemble are professionally covered with Public Liability insurance.
Septet line up:
Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet,
Double bass, Banjo', Drums,
Vocal
"Thank you again for performing such a wonderful set for us at The Savoy last night. You were exceptional and I had people telling me all night how impressed they were with you."
S Russell - Torus Insurance Ltd.
Additional services, also possible to provide:
- Cabaret dance troupe; glamorous dancers performing choreographed period routines (Charleston/tap dance etc) between our sets.
- Swing dancers to dance during our sets, from just a couple to a crowd and/or swing dance flashmobs
- Swing dance teacher for an 'ice breaker' dance class.
- 'Vintage DJs', obsessive collectors of original antique swing dance 78s played on period equipment modified for modern speakers.
Just ask for details!
"I wanted to say that the band and [dance teacher] Rosaria were absolutely brilliant. WeâÂÂve never had so many people dance at this event before."
F Appleton - The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
If you are looking for the right wedding band for your reception, or high spirited swing for your 1920s/1930s speakeasy themed Great Gatsby bash, or whatever event you are planning, then look no further than The Silver Ghosts for a touch of class, and swingin' good times.
Any questions, just ask!
Technical Requirements
- A couple of power sockets near the performance area.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Changing room/Green room
Recent Clients
The Crown Estate
Torus Insurance Limited
The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
Harvey Nichols Restaurants
Bond Radar on Bloomberg
Rolex
Laurent Perrier Champagne
VARIOUS PUBLIC VENUES:
The 100 Club
The Royal Albert Hall Restaurant
Floridita
The Nightjar
The Pheasantry
Ronnie Scott's bar
Setup
Approx. 30 - 60 mins to setup.
Normally start arriving at least 1 hour in advance to start setup.
Example performance times:
1 x 40 minute set
2 x 40 minute sets
3 x 40 minute sets
1 x 60 minute set
Also early eve background sets options available
