The band are based in London but frequently perform throughout the UK and Europe.
The Hot Shoes Four are a leading UK swing ensemble that offer a unique entertainment experience for all events including wedding receptions, parties and corporate functions. Influenced by the youtube sensations - Post Modern Jukebox, the four piece perform a wide variety of jazz repertoire from the American songbook but also their own jazz twists on modern pop songs. The
quartet offer a sophisticated backdrop to any event!
If you are looking for a relaxed swing ensemble, performing original 1920s arrangements as well as current chart songs with a twist, then you are in the right place! Perfect for creating a sophisticated, classy atmosphere at wedding drink receptions, private parties and corporate events.
The band was founded with a love of jazz and swing music mind. The quartet have a broad repertoire that is popular with all ages and tastes. Ideal for wedding receptions, parties and corporate functions - The Hot Shoes Four are a professional, experienced and entertaining band that always go down well!
Hot Shoes Four are steeped in the tradition of the 1920s swing era and perform classics such as The Charleston and It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing. However, their speciality is performing modern Pop music in a swing style for wedding receptions and parties. Their set includes songs from artists such as; Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Corriene Bailey-Rae and Daft Punk.
The Hot Shoes Four have a wealth of experience of performing for clients such as Porsche, GQ Magazine, Diageo and DHL as well weddings all over the UK. They also have had the privilege to play for The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles and Camilla and The Duchess of Cornwall. Furthermore, they've performed at Jazz clubs and festivals around the world, including London Jazz festival, Brecon Jazz festival, Langnau Jazz Nights Switzerland, The 606 Club London, Hay Festival of literature and art and countless more.
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Modern:
Hey ya- Outkast
Don’t know why - Norah Jones
Put your records on - Corrine Baily-Rae
Tears dry on their own - Amy Winehouse
Hey Jude - The Beatles/any Beatles
Ain’t no sunshine - Bill Whithers
Moondance - Van Morrison
Rather go blind - Etta James
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
20s-40s Classics and Jazz standards:
It don’t mean a thing if it ain't got that swing - Duke Ellington
Beyond the sea - Frank Sinatra
Cheek to Cheek - Irving Berlin
All of Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Come fly with me - Frank Sinatra
At last - Etta James
Bye bye blackbird - Ella Fitzgerald
The way you look tonight - Frank Sinatra
Body and soul - Billie Holiday
I’ll be seeing you - Billie Holiday
My baby just cares for me - Nina Simone
Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
Alexander’s Ragtime Band - Irving Berlin
Anything Goes - Cole Porter
Straighten up and fly right - Nat King Cole
Why don’t you do right - Peggy Lee
Ain't that a kick in the head - Jimmy Van Heusen
Skylark - Hoagy Carmichael
These foolish things - Billie Holiday
Triste - Jobim
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
No greater love - Billie Holiday
Darn that dream - Billie Holiday
Nearness of you - Ella Fitzgerald
Smoke gets in your eyes - Jerome Kern
Almost like being in love - Frank Sinatra
Like someone in love - Ella Fitzgerald
Moondance
Autumn leaves
Any Sinatra/jazz stuff at all
Jive/Rock and roll:
Rock around the clock - Bill Haley
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Sweet home Chicago - Blues Brothers
Alright, Ok, You win - Fitzgerald
Jonny B Goode - Chuck Berry
Blue suede shoes - Elvis Presley
Christmas:
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Winter wonderland
Jingle bell rock
Santa Baby
Rudolf the red nosed reindeer
White Christmas
Christmas song
This act's standard set times are as follows:
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