Four formats. One group ready for any room.
From a vocal trio to a full live band, themed eras to live sax. Pick the format that fits the night.
Not sure which format suits your event? Read our guide to choosing by the vibe →
The Jazz Café
Intimate trio set
Our most-booked format. Three vocals layered over live tracks, the focus on the voices and the room. Built for spaces where the music sits beside the conversation, not over it.
Suited to restaurant residencies, members' clubs, and private dinners. The repertoire leans on the standards and the soul, with reimagined modern hits when the night calls for it.
Flexible on length and style. We tailor the set to the venue and the guest list, and we work with your in-house team on sound and timing.
The Big Band
Six-piece headline show
Our headline show. A vocal trio fronting a four-piece live band, with bespoke arrangements built around the vocals. The room hears jazz first, but with the energy of a full live act.
Built for the moments that need a centrepiece. NYE parties, summer parties, awards dinners, and brand launches that want the night to land on a peak.
Comes complete with sound and lighting tech, full stagewear, and our own arrangements of the songs your guests already know.
The Roxys Gatsby Style
Themed era show
A themed performance. We reference the era's musical sophistication, not the costume-party version. Period-appropriate styling, considered repertoire, the same vocal craft as every other format.
Built for events with a vintage edge that still want a level of taste. Milestone birthdays, themed corporate nights, private parties where the brief asks for the era without the cliché.
Optional themed accompaniment available. Setlists are curated for the period and the guest list, with crossover into modern classics where it lifts the room.
The Roxy Sax Experience
Live sax with the trio
A dynamic upgrade to our performance, where the band performs to high-quality backing tracks alongside a live saxophonist. This setup brings the energy and excitement of a full band, while keeping things sleek and flexible.
The addition of live sax adds a vibrant, feel-good element that lifts the atmosphere and keeps your guests engaged. Perfect for creating a fun, memorable event.
Suits rooms where a full band is too much but a trio alone is too little. Corporate parties, private events, and sophisticated venues where the night needs a lift without the footprint.
The things people ask first.
How much does it cost to book The Roxys?
Pricing is bespoke per event because the format, the run-of-show, the venue, and the date all change the brief. A Jazz Café trio for a private dinner sits at a different rate than the six-piece Big Band for a 200-guest awards night. The fastest way to get a number is to send the event details through the enquiry form. Most quotes come back within 48 hours.
Live band or DJ for an upscale dinner party?
Different jobs. A DJ keeps a dance floor moving and works well later in the night. A live vocal jazz group is built for the dinner itself, the drinks reception, or the headline moment — the part of the night that needs a centrepiece, not a beat. For most upscale private dinners, the live group is the focal point and a DJ comes in later if there's a late-night slot. Many of our clients book both.
Why book live jazz instead of a curated playlist?
A playlist disappears into the room. A live performance changes the temperature of the room. For a corporate dinner at The Dorchester or a milestone birthday at The Ned, the difference shows up in how guests remember the night — and in how often they talk about it after. The vocal harmonies, the eye contact, the way the set adapts to the energy in front of us — none of that comes from a Spotify queue.
Which Roxys format suits my event?
Four formats, each built for a different room. The Jazz Café trio fits intimate dinners, restaurant residencies, and members' clubs. The Big Band is the centrepiece for NYE, awards nights, and brand launches. The Roxys Gatsby Style works for themed corporate nights and vintage-edge milestones. The Roxy Sax Experience suits corporate parties and sophisticated venues that need lift without the footprint of a full band. If you're unsure, send the event details and we'll recommend the right format.
Can the setlist be customised?
Yes, within limits. We arrange bespoke versions of songs for booked events, but all harmonies are pre-arranged — that's how we keep the vocal craft consistent across every performance. We can't take requests on the night. Send any must-have songs at the time of booking and we'll work them in where the arrangement allows. The live setlist (at theroxys.com/setlist) shows what is currently in rotation.
Do you perform outside London?
Yes. London is home and most of our work is in the West End and Mayfair, with credits at Four Seasons, The Dorchester, The Ned, Balthazar, Scott's Richmond, and Millbank. We travel across the UK for events, and for the right brief, internationally.
How much does a vocal jazz trio cost for a wedding?
Wedding pricing depends on the venue, the run-of-show, and which format you book. The Jazz Café trio at a London wedding sits in a different range than the six-piece Big Band on a Saturday in peak season. We don't publish a flat fee because most weddings need a tailored set length and a venue-specific tech plan. Send the date and venue through the enquiry form and you'll have a real number back within 48 hours.
Can you tailor your set for a specific venue like The Dorchester or The Ned?
Yes — that's how we work. We've performed at Four Seasons, The Dorchester, The Ned, Balthazar, Scott's Richmond, and Millbank, and each venue had a different brief. Volume, repertoire, set length, costume, and timing get adjusted to the room. For venues with house AV teams, we coordinate with them ahead of the date. The set you book is shaped to the venue, not pulled off a shelf.
What is the difference between a vocal jazz group and a function band?
A function band is built to fill a dance floor — drums, bass, guitar, lead and backing vocals, working through a covers set. A vocal jazz group leads with the singing — three vocals harmonising over a smaller instrumental footprint. The Roxys can scale either way: the Jazz Café trio is the vocal-group format, and the Big Band edges towards a function-band setup but with the vocal craft kept at the front. Pick the format based on whether the night peaks on dinner or on the dance floor.
Do you perform live music or use backing tracks?
Depends on the format. The Big Band is fully live — three vocals fronting a four-piece band. The Roxy Sax Experience is hybrid — vocals and live saxophone over high-quality backing tracks. The Jazz Café trio and The Roxys Gatsby Style use carefully arranged backing tracks under the vocals, so the focus stays on the harmonies. Some clients want the energy of a full live band; others want the vocal craft uncluttered. Both choices come with reasons.
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