Available to book from $2000 (USD). For an accurate quote please make an enquiry.
The Jazz Kings are now recognised as one of the most sought after jazz bands in Queensland and beyond and released their first CD Out of Nowhere in December 2020 and their second CD Blue Jazz was released in Jan 2024. (Both CDs have had airplay on both local, interstate and international radio stations). Although formed in 2017, each member has decades of professional experience in all aspects of the music industry as performers, entertainers, recording artists, teachers, backing/support to local, national and major stars, floorshows, and also in television, radio and media.
Although jazz is their main genre, they have an extensive blues and swing repertoire which has been demonstrated at many festivals and venues including Jumpers and Jazz Warwick, The Brisbane Jazz Club, The Tedder Ave Flower Festival, CSI Southport and have been booked on the Bravo Performing Arts cruise Oct 2024. The band opened the new Cotton Club at De-Vitos (March 2022) and were reviewed as "The Jazz Kings are capable of conjuring the grit of the blues, the swing attitude of the big band era and the ache of ’60s soul - Frazer Goodman - Jazz Cabaret Variety". The Jazz Kings can also be booked as a 6 piece with resident vocalist Nicole Parker-Brown.
We specialize in setting the perfect mood for any occasion with a comprehensive repertoire from jazz greats such as Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter and many many others. The band features Peter Uppman (trumpet and vocals), Gordon Matheson (guitar), John Conley (bass ), Jose McLaughlin from Gerry and the Pacemakers (keys and vocals) and Rod Ford (drums and vocals). Nicole Parker-Brown is our resident female vocalist if a 6 piece is required.
We would love to make your event or festival memorable including corporate functions, events, weddings, birthday celebrations and cocktail parties.
Thousands of tunes and yes we do requests.
Night and Day
Black Coffee
Maria Elena
Out of Nowhere
Heartbreak Hotel (band's arrangement)
Rockin' Chair
Saint Louis Blues
Mack the Knife
All of me
Autumn leaves
Black coffee
Built for comfort/Bright lights
Bye, bye Blackbird
C’est si bon
Comin’ home
Deep Purple
Down the road a-piece
Early in the morning
Fever
Flip, flop, fly / 12 bar Medley
Girl from Impenema (Swing)
Give me the simple life
Guitar boogie
Here’s that rainy day
Hit the road Jack
I can’t give you anything but love
I love being here with you
I’ve got the world on a string )
In my silent world
Is you is or is you ain’t
Lady be good
Lovin’ you (Bb)
Makin’ Whoopie
Miss Celie’s blues
My baby just cares for me
Night in Tunisia
No more blues
Old rockin’ chair
Perfidia
Quando
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Room with a view
Shadow of your smile
Stop messin’ with my heart
Stormy Monday
Summertime
Sway
Swing 42
Take the ‘A’ train
The masquerade is over
This masquerade
Watch what happens
Why don’t you do right
You’re nobody till somebody loves you
Full PA preferred with sound technician. However we do supply a full PA sound system with our drummer as sound engineer. Must have good access to power and a place for band to change etc (sometimes called a green room!). Refreshments are always welcome.
Standard is 3 sets x 45 minutes with 20-30 min breaks. However this will be negotiable depending on event and what the client wants
Bravo Peforming Arts Cruise (postponed due to COVID)
Brisbane Jazz Club
Jumpers and Jazz Festival
Tedder Ave Flower Festival
Gold Coast Jazz Club
Sunshine Coast Jazz Club