Bedlam Swing

New York City, NY

$1200-$5000

Travels up to 200 miles

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Putting On The Ritz

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Them There Eyes (Full Song)

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Overview

Performing Jazz regularly at many of Manhattan's most prestigious locations including, The Waldorf Astoria, The Pierre, The Knickerbocker Hotel, as well as at numerous weddings, art galleries, and private parties throughout the Tri-State area, Bedlam Swing will have you wishing the party would never end.


Reviews

11 reviews

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Niamh C.

September 30, 2023
Verified review

Excellent from start to finish!

Provided a great service, will book again!

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Mark L.

June 21, 2021
Verified review

AMAZING!!!

Very talented group!!!

Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band, Swing Band


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Michele W.

June 28, 2020
Verified review

Superb!

Fantastic musicians. Easy to work with, and gorgeous music.
Can't wait to work with them again.

Hired as: Swing Band


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Siena D.

June 7, 2019
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Loved.

Bedlam Swing was fantastic. So professional with an incredible sound. Josh was a dream to coordinate with and everyone in the band was a delight. Would absolutely hire them again. Thank you!!

Hired as: Swing Band


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Will L.

June 27, 2017
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Professional, Talented and Fun

Josh and the band were great and the performance was everything we could have wanted. They knew the exact style to fit the mood during various parts of the evening and did an amazing version of the song we requested for our first dance. Could not have been happier with the experience.

Hired as: Wedding Band

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Booking information

Price range: $1200-$5000

Gig length: 40 - 300 minutes

What to expect

Our group prides itself on creating a lively and energetic atmosphere, perfect for cocktail parties, wedding receptions, and corporate events of all kinds!

About

Bedlam Swing is New York City's premier Jazz and Swing ensemble performing regularly at many of Manhattan's most prestigious locations including, The Waldorf Astoria, The Pierre, The Knickerbocker Hotel, as well as at numerous weddings, art galleries, and private parties throughout the Tri-State area.

Through our own innovative blend of 1930's Swing, Traditional European Folk and classic American Jazz, you're guaranteed a musical experience that will grace any occasion, enhance your special event, and linger long in your memory. So whether it's a wedding, special party, corporate function, or you'd just like to add some swing to your evening, and who wouldn't, you need search no further because Bedlam Swing will have you wishing the party would never end...

Past booked events

September 2023

28

Thursday

Cocktail Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

New York City, NY

June 2021

20

Sunday

House Party

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Lawrence, NY

June 2020

27

Saturday

Wedding Reception

2:30pm - 6:30pm

Coopersburg, PA

June 2019

06

Thursday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

New York City, NY

June 2017

17

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

New York City, NY

December 2016

16

Friday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

8:30pm - 12:00am (Sat)

New York City, NY

October 2016

15

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

10:00pm - 11:30pm

New York City, NY

02

Sunday

Bridal Shower

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Astoria, NY

December 2015

18

Friday

Private Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

13

Sunday

The Penrose

7:00pm - 8:00pm

November 2015

20

Friday

The Astor Room

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Set list

A Train - Billy Strayhorn
After you’ve gone - Henry Creamer
All of me - Gerald Marks
All the Things You Are - Jerome Kern
Anniversary Song - Jolson-Chaplin
Au Privave - Charlie Parker
Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
Avalon - Jolson-Sylva-Rose
Bei mir bist du Schoen - shalom Sekunda
Bellville - Django Reinhardt
Bernie’s Tune - Bernie Miller
Black Orpheus - Luiz Bonfa
Blue Drag - Joseph Myrow
Blue Skies - Irving Berlin
Blues Clair - Django Reinhardt
Bossa Dorado - Dorado Schmitt
Cesar Swing - Traditional
Cherokee - Ray Nobel
China Boy - Boutelje-Winfree
Clair De Lune - Joseph Kosma
Confessin’ - Daugherty-Neiberg-Reynolds
Coquette - Green-Karn-Lombardo
Coucou - Feline-Dayde
Dark Eyes - Traditional
Davide - Traditional
Dexterity - Charlie Parker
Dinah - Harry Akst
Dinette - Django Reinhardt
Django’s Waltz - Django Reinhardt
Djangology - Django Reinhardt
Donna Lee - Charlie parker
Double Ju - Birellie Largren
Duce Ambiance - Django Reinhardt
Elena’s Bossa - Gonsalo Bergara
For Sephora - Stochelo Rosenberg
Gypsy Fire - Romane
Heavy Artillery - Django Reinhardt
How High the Moon - Morgan Lewis
Hungaria - Django Reinhardt
I can’t give you anything but love - Jimmy McHugh
I found a new baby - Plamer-Williams
I’ll see you in my dreams - Sammy Fain
Impressions - John Coltrane
Indifference - Columbo-Murena
It don’t mean a thing - Duke Ellington
It had to be you - Isham Jones
J’attendrai - Dino Olivieri
Joseph Joseph - Traditional
Just a Gigolo - Leonello Casicci
La Gosses De la Rue - Traditional
La vi en rose - Louiguy
Lady be Good - George Gershwin
Limehouse Blues - Braham-Furber
Luke - Frank Vigniola
Lulu Swing - Lulu Reinhardt
Ma Premier Guitar - Brousolle-Distel
Me Hum Mato - Traditional
Mimosa - Birellie Lagren
Minor blues - Django Reinhardt
Minor Swing - Django Reinhardt
Night and day - Keith Jarrett
Norwegian Dance - Django Reinhardt
Noto Swing - Lulu Reinhardt
Nuages - Django Reinhardt
Oleo - Sonny Rollins
On the sunny side of the street - Jimmy McHugh
Out of Nowhere - Johnny Green
Polka dots and Moonbeams - Jimmy Van-Heusen
Putting on the Ritz - Irving Berlin
Rose Room - Art Hickman
September Song - Kurt Weill
Sheik of Araby - Smith-Weeler-Snyder
Shine - Dabney-Mack-Brown
Some of these days - Shelton Brooks
Stompin’ at Decca - Django Reinhardt
Sweet Georgia brown - Charles Lloyd
Sweet sue - Harrin-Young
Swing 42 - Django Reinhardt
Swing 48 - Django Reinhardt
Swing for Nini - Romane
Swing Gitan - Angelo Debarre
Tchovalo Swing - Tchovalo Schmitt
Tenor Madness - Sonny Rollins
Them there eyes - Tracy-Tauber-Pinkard
There is no greater love - Isham Jones
There will never be another you - Harry Warren
Tico Tico - Zequinah Abreu
Two Guitars - Traditional
Undecided - Charlie Shavers
Webster - Django Reinhardt
Well you needn’t - Theloneous Monk
Made For Wesley - Jimmy Rosenberg
What is this thing called love - Cole Porter
When Day is Done - Katscher- Desylva

Influences and inspiration

Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker, Bireli Lagrene, Michael Brecker, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery.

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