1920s & Gatsby Themed Swing Band

Feathers, flappers, champagne towers, and a band that actually sounds like it stepped out of a speakeasy — that's what a proper Gatsby or 1920s-themed party needs, and it's exactly what Frankly Jazz delivers. A lot of bands will bolt a couple of Charleston-era songs onto their normal wedding set and call it a Gatsby package. We built ours around genuinely loving this era of music, which is a very different thing when you're standing in the room listening to it.

A Repertoire Built for the Era

Our Roaring Twenties sets draw on the real songbook of the period, alongside the swing standards that defined the decades either side of it:

  • "Puttin' On the Ritz" – Irving Berlin

  • "Ain't Misbehavin'" – Fats Waller

  • "Minnie the Moocher" – Cab Calloway

  • "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" – Duke Ellington

  • "Sing, Sing, Sing" – Benny Goodman

  • "Cheek to Cheek" – Irving Berlin

  • "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön" – The Andrews Sisters

And for couples who love the look of the Great Gatsby film as much as the sound of it, we can also give more contemporary hits the same swing treatment that soundtrack made famous — turning a modern pop or R&B favourite into something that sounds like it belongs in 1922. Tell us a song you love and we'll see what we can do with it.

A Lineup to Match the Glamour

The full glamour of the era really comes alive with our fuller lineup — double bass, drums and saxophone alongside piano and vocals — giving you that authentic big, brassy speakeasy sound for a proper dancefloor. For a smaller gathering or a quieter drinks reception, our piano-and-vocals duo still carries the atmosphere beautifully without needing the space or budget of a full band. Either way, we dress the part too — sharp and period-appropriate, so the band looks as much the part as it sounds.

Perfect For

1920s and Gatsby-themed weddings, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, and corporate events looking for something with real theatre to it — we've got the repertoire and the presentation to carry a themed evening from start to finish, not just provide background music that happens to fit the era.

Book Your Roaring Twenties Band

Themed parties like this tend to get booked well in advance, since venues and suppliers with the right period feel are in demand. Get in touch with your date, venue and the kind of atmosphere you're after, and we'll help you put together the perfect lineup — call 07711 307452, or send us a message and we'll get straight back to you.

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