Gary Wood is a talented jazz trumpeter and vocalist based in Bedfordshire, available to create the intimacy and vibrance of the jazz era at your next party or event.
Weddings & Parties
Available for private event bookings as a duo, trio or quartet, Gary and his band recreate swinging renditions of beautiful songs in ‘Rat Pack’ style. The quartet is well suited for weddings, corporate receptions, parties where a high quality of music will be appreciated.
Wide Repertoire
Performing from a large repertoire of music including favourites from Sinatra, classics from Miles Davis, and more funky contemporary tunes, this band will always hit the right note.
Background
Gary works as a freelance musician with bands in a variety of jazz styles and has performed alongside many top UK jazz names such as Alan Barnes, John Dankworth and Roy Williams. Gary started his own quartet in early 2004 to feature his smooth vocals and his Chet Baker inspired trumpet.
VOCAL REPERTOIRE
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
Almost Like Being In Love
Alright OK You Win
Amarillo
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Bare Necessities
Blue Moon
But Not For Me
Can't Take My Eyes Of You
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Cheek To Cheek
Come Fly With Me
Deed I Do
Dock Of The Bay
Do Nothing Till You Here From Me
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Everyday I Have The Blues
Fever
Fly Me To The Moon
Foggy Day
For Once In My Life
Gee Baby Aint I Good To You
Georgia On My Mind
Have You Met Miss Jones
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Heard It Through The Grapevine
How About You
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Get Along Without You Very Well
I'm Beginning To See The Light
I Thought About You
I've Got You Under My Skin
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby
It Don't Mean A Thing
It Had To Be You
Its Only A Paper Moon
Jonny B. Goode
Just In Time
Just The Two Of Us
King Of The Swingers
Kiss To Build A Dream On
La Bamba
Lady Is A Tramp
Lean On Me
Let’s Do It (Lets Fall In Love)
Let There Be Love
Lets Face The Music And Dance
Lets Fall In Love
Let’s Get Lost
Light My Fire
Luck Be A Lady
Mack The Knife
Mambo Italiano
Masquerade
Mas Que Nada
Midnight At The Oasis
Minnie The Moocher
Moondance
Moon River
Mr Bojangles
More I See You
Music To Watch Girls By
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Babe
My Funny Valentine
New York New York
Night And Day
Nobody Knows You When You're Down
Our Love Is Here To Stay
On A Clear Day
On Broadway
One For My Baby
Pennies From Heaven
Route 66
S'Wonderful
Sir Duke
Spooky
Something Stupid
Somewhere Beyond The Sea
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Summer Wind
Sunny
Sway
That's Amore
That's Life
That Old Black Magic
The Nearness Of You
The Shadow Of Your Smile
The Very Thought Of You
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Time After Time
Too Close For Comfort
Travellin’ Blues
Volare
Wave
Way You Look Tonight
What A Difference A Day Made
What A Wonderful World
Yeh Yeh
You Make Me Feel So Young
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
INSTRUMENTAL REPERTOIRE
Ain’t Misbehavin'
All Blues
All Of Me
All The Things You Are
Angel Eyes
Autumn Leaves
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Cantaloupe Island
Chameleon
Chicken
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Flintstones
Four
Girl From Ipanema
Green Dolphin Street
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
I'll Remember April
Jordu
Joyspring
Love For Sale
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Misty
Moanin’
Morning Dance
Night In Tunisia
Out Of Nowhere
Satin Doll
Secret Love
So What
Song For My Father
St. Thomas
Summertime
Take 5
Take The A Train
Tangerine
Watermelon Man
Work Song
Yardbird Suite
A big thank you to you you and your guys for the music last weekend. We have had loads of fantastic comments about your music and how appropriate it was for the day.
Sue Gay
Thank you so much for the fantastic jazz you played on Saturday
for my daughter, Joelle's wedding. It really set the mood, and made for a relaxed and fun afternoon. So many people commented on it.
Thank you so much for the fantastic jazz you played on Saturday
for my daughter, Joelle's wedding. It really set the mood, and made for a relaxed and fun afternoon. So many people commented on it.
General Information:
Name: Gary Wood
Location: Bedfordshire
Main Category: Jazz Musicians
Other Categories: Jazz Singers, Live Music, Musicians, Singers, Wedding Music
Lineups/Options:
4 Piece Band (default): Trumpet/Male Vocalist, Piano, Bass, Drums
Swing Duo: Male Vocal/Trumpet,keyboard
Swing Trio: Male Vocal/Trumpet, Keyboard, bass or drums
Timings:
Standard Set Times: 2 x or 3 x 40 minute sets
Set Up Time: 1hrs 0 mins
Space Required (w x d):
4 Piece Band (default): 4.0m x 3.0m
Swing Duo: 3.0m x 3.0m
Swing Trio: 4.0m x 3.0m
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