Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band.
The live show includes classics like "When You’re Smiling”, "Mack The Knife" and "Sing, Sing, Sing", plus originals such as “La Dolce Vita” taken from their various albums.
The in-demand sextet average 300 shows a year and have worked with Van Morrison, Keely Smith and performed for HM the Queen. They headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall and thousands of festivals, theatres, dance halls, etc, in 35 countries, including Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival, Trafalgar Square for the Olympics and major theatre tours in the USA.
Their performance at the 2015 Glastonbury Festival was listed by the “Daily Telegraph” as one of the festival’s highlights.
Their most popular music video, “Bring Me Sunshine”, is a viral hit with nearly 4 million views on Youtube and has won seven film festival awards. It’s so uplifting it’s actually been prescribed by a doctor!
They’ve made hundreds of media appearances, including a residency on BBC Radio London and TV shows such as “The Alan Titchmarsh Show”, “Strictly Come Dancing”, “Children in Need” and “Good Day Los Angeles”.
The Jive Aces has just released a new album "Keeping The Show on the Road" in July 2024.
This is their 12th album in addition to a compilation and a couple of EPs.
SELECTED REVIEWS:
"The hottest band to come out of the UK for a long time!”
Kenny Ball
".. simply sensational.. Full Marks."
The Stage
“Back by popular demand for an incredible fifth year at Montreux, their explosive live shows have become legendary.”
Montreux Jazz Festival
“Boundlessly enjoyable, brilliantly entertaining, and with enough energy to light up London, the UK's top jive and swing band create electrifying sounds.”
National Theatre
“Swing kings, The Jive Aces, have been playing to sell-out crowds all across Scotland.”
The Scottish Sun
“Topping the indoor stages (at Viva Las Vegas) came UK sensations The Jive Aces”
Las Vegas Guardian
“True Showmanship!”
The Daily Telegraph
“The Jive Aces are really spectacular, not only clowning about and putting on a real show, but their musicianship is rock solid, they cover everything from Joe Houston to Louis Prima via Joe Turner. I strongly suggest you get to see them if you can. We saw them at the Great British R&B Festival & were all knocked out.”
Blues & Rhythm Magazine
“The Jive Aces were definitely the most exciting act to play at our festival. They came onstage at 7.30pm on a Sunday evening & absolutely blew the house away.
They were the first band I booked for following year!”
Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
“Jazz, jive and swing band The Jive Aces have to be one of the most entertaining and multi-talented acts around. ……
…..Watching a showreel or snippet on Youtube won’t do them justice, as it’s an act that bookers need to see live.
Just make sure you take some sunglasses if sitting in the front rows.”
The Stage
“Jive Aces rocked us, literally, into the second performance. If they were playing at any event they would raise the roof with their quirky banana suits and energetic moves.”
Huffington Post – BGT Review
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The live show includes classics like "When You’re Smiling”, "Mack The Knife" and "Sing, Sing, Sing", plus originals such as “La Dolce Vita” taken from their various albums.
The in-demand sextet average 300 shows a year and have worked with Van Morrison, Keely Smith and performed for HM the Queen. They headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall and thousands of festivals, theatres, dance halls, etc, in 35 countries, including Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival, Trafalgar Square for the Olympics and major theatre tours in the USA.
Their performance at the 2015 Glastonbury Festival was listed by the “Daily Telegraph” as one of the festival’s highlights.
Their most popular music video, “Bring Me Sunshine”, is a viral hit with nearly 4 million views on Youtube and has won seven film festival awards. It’s so uplifting it’s actually been prescribed by a doctor!
They’ve made hundreds of media appearances, including a residency on BBC Radio London and TV shows such as “The Alan Titchmarsh Show”, “Strictly Come Dancing”, “Children in Need” and “Good Day Los Angeles”.
The Jive Aces has just released a new album "Keeping The Show on the Road" in July 2024.
This is their 12th album in addition to a compilation and a couple of EPs.
SELECTED REVIEWS:
"The hottest band to come out of the UK for a long time!”
Kenny Ball
".. simply sensational.. Full Marks."
The Stage
“Back by popular demand for an incredible fifth year at Montreux, their explosive live shows have become legendary.”
Montreux Jazz Festival
“Boundlessly enjoyable, brilliantly entertaining, and with enough energy to light up London, the UK's top jive and swing band create electrifying sounds.”
National Theatre
“Swing kings, The Jive Aces, have been playing to sell-out crowds all across Scotland.”
The Scottish Sun
“Topping the indoor stages (at Viva Las Vegas) came UK sensations The Jive Aces”
Las Vegas Guardian
“True Showmanship!”
The Daily Telegraph
“The Jive Aces are really spectacular, not only clowning about and putting on a real show, but their musicianship is rock solid, they cover everything from Joe Houston to Louis Prima via Joe Turner. I strongly suggest you get to see them if you can. We saw them at the Great British R&B Festival & were all knocked out.”
Blues & Rhythm Magazine
“The Jive Aces were definitely the most exciting act to play at our festival. They came onstage at 7.30pm on a Sunday evening & absolutely blew the house away.
They were the first band I booked for following year!”
Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival
“Jazz, jive and swing band The Jive Aces have to be one of the most entertaining and multi-talented acts around. ……
…..Watching a showreel or snippet on Youtube won’t do them justice, as it’s an act that bookers need to see live.
Just make sure you take some sunglasses if sitting in the front rows.”
The Stage
“Jive Aces rocked us, literally, into the second performance. If they were playing at any event they would raise the roof with their quirky banana suits and energetic moves.”
Huffington Post – BGT Review
DOWNLOAD
PRESENTATION: https://bit.ly/the-jive-aces
THE ORIGINS of THE JIVE
In the 1930s and 1940s, Jive gained popularity in the United States, largely due to the influence of swing music.
Jive first rose to popularity as a Black American social dance in jazz dance halls and swing clubs in the United States in the early twentieth century
Swing musicians like Cab Calloway attracted large crowds of jive dancers at big band venues like New York's Savoy Ballroom.
Jive eventually made its way to Europe with the American soldiers during World War II, with "jive" becoming a synonym for "swing."
Today Jive is enjoyed both in competitive dance and social settings.
Jive dance is an upbeat, energetic dance style with an overall sense of fun and enthusiasm.
Jive dancers typically exhibit a lively, carefree attitude, making it a fun and exuberant dance to both watch and perform.
I am certain there are many jive and swing aficionados in your city who would love to attend their concerts. The Jive Aces seems to have a following in most countries.
The band is also perfect for outdoor events, providing a great opportunity for people to dance. Their infectious energy and vibrant music are guaranteed to turn around and uplift the mood of all audience members. Even those who don’t typically dance will find themselves unable to resist the urge to get up and groove along!
In the 1930s and 1940s, Jive gained popularity in the United States, largely due to the influence of swing music.
Jive first rose to popularity as a Black American social dance in jazz dance halls and swing clubs in the United States in the early twentieth century
Swing musicians like Cab Calloway attracted large crowds of jive dancers at big band venues like New York's Savoy Ballroom.
Jive eventually made its way to Europe with the American soldiers during World War II, with "jive" becoming a synonym for "swing."
Today Jive is enjoyed both in competitive dance and social settings.
Jive dance is an upbeat, energetic dance style with an overall sense of fun and enthusiasm.
Jive dancers typically exhibit a lively, carefree attitude, making it a fun and exuberant dance to both watch and perform.
I am certain there are many jive and swing aficionados in your city who would love to attend their concerts. The Jive Aces seems to have a following in most countries.
The band is also perfect for outdoor events, providing a great opportunity for people to dance. Their infectious energy and vibrant music are guaranteed to turn around and uplift the mood of all audience members. Even those who don’t typically dance will find themselves unable to resist the urge to get up and groove along!
