A roaming jazz band, perfect for wedding receptions, private parties and corporate events.
Alexander's Ragtime Band is a jazz trio with a difference!
The band performs traditional jazz and Dixieland music from the 1920s and 1930s, with a set list full of jazz and swing standards loved by audiences of all ages.
The trio of clarinet, upright bass and washboard is completely acoustic - giving the musicians the freedom to wander around your venue, performing wherever you'd like them. There's also the option to add a male vocalist, giving the band's performance extra presence.
This unamplified band gives traditional New Orleans music a new lease of life, with a quirky performance that your guests will love.
The band is perfect at venues that don't allow amplified music, or at outdoor events, race days and festivals - get in touch and book a band with a difference today.
Alexander's Ragtime Band are available in the following line-ups:
"They looked the part, the music was fantastic, and they created just the atmosphere we were looking for."
Charity Ball, Oxfordshire
"The sun came out and Alexander's Dixieland Band went down very well indeed. The background music suited the lazy summer afternoon event and was exactly what we wanted."
Birthday Party, Windsor
"The guests all thoroughly enjoyed themselves and Alexander's Dixieland Band did a fine job of creating atmosphere - thank you."
Corporate event, London
Alexander's Ragtime Band perform a great range of classic jazz standards. If your favourite song isn't here, let us know - the band may well be able to perform it for you.
9:20 Special
After You've Gone
Ain't Misbehavin’
All of Me
All the Things You Are
Beautiful Love
Beyond the Sea
Blue Skies
Body and Soul
Bourbon Street Parade
Broadway
But Not for Me
Bye Bye Blackbird
Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Down by the Riverside
Exactly Like You
Georgia on my Mind
High Society
Honeysuckle Rose
How Deep is the Ocean
How Long Blues
I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me
I Found a New Baby
I Got Rhythm
In a Mellow Tone
In a Sentimental Mood
It Don’t Mean a Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)
Just a Gigolo
Lady be Good
Mack the Knife
Maple Leaf Rag
Memories of You
Mood Indigo
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Melancholy Baby
Nobody Knows
Oh When the Saints
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Pennies from Heaven
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Shiny Stockings
Somebody Loves Me
St. Louis Blues
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Stranger on the Shore
Swing that Music
Take the ‘A’ Train
That Old Feeling
The Charleston
There Will Never be Another You
When You're Smiling
Down for the Count are not an agency - we're a collective of 30 professional musicians who perform together in a range of different line-ups.
If Alexander's Ragtime Band aren't quite the right band for you, there's a good chance one of our other bands will be perfect:
Fun and lively roaming band performing pop, swing and soul music. Fronted by a female vocalist.
An instrumental jazz band - unlike Alexander's Dixieland Band they perform in a static location and are perfect for background music.
An instrumental roaming band with a huge sound - Get Brassy bring a New Orleans vibe to any event.
Our 1920s themed jazz band, fronted by female vocals. Lady Gatsby are a versatile band, great for both background music and for dancing.
