Little Swing Band
That Big Band Sound…
Just a Little Smaller
The Little Swing Band brings the sound and energy of a big band into a more compact line-up, with two vocalists, strings and horns performing to a professionally produced soundtrack.
The repertoire moves from the great swing standards of Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra through to contemporary swing and Michael Bublé, creating a set that works across generations and can take an evening from dinner and drinks through to the dance floor.
Available in line-ups from six to ten pieces, it delivers the character, energy and impact of a big band in a format designed for a wider range of venues and events.
The Line-Up
The Little Swing Band is built in three sizes, each performed to a professionally produced soundtrack.
- 6-piece: 2 strings, 2 horns, 2 vocalists
- 8-piece: 2 strings, 4 horns, 2 vocalists
- 10-piece: 4 strings, 4 horns, 2 vocalists
Up to 90 minutes of performance. For a fully live rhythm section and larger line-ups from sixteen to twenty-four pieces, see the Swing Band. Other configurations are available on request.

The Occasions
The Little Swing Band suits wedding receptions, private celebrations, anniversary dinners and corporate events, bringing the energy of a big band to occasions where a more compact line-up is the better fit.
Its versatility is its strength. The band can set an elegant tone through dinner before lifting the energy for dancing, with two vocalists, strings and horns creating a sound that feels much bigger than the size of the ensemble.
With line-ups from six to ten pieces, it is particularly well suited to intimate venues, listed buildings and events where space is limited, without compromising on the impact of the performance.

"When we first started organising our wedding party, we knew that we didn't want a cheesy wedding band and luckily we came across Urban Soul Orchestra. Marcel and the band were incredible and tailored set lists to suit our music taste - something which is so personal and was really important to us!"
A Full Day of Music
The Little Swing Band often forms the centrepiece of the evening, with more relaxed music accompanying guest arrival, drinks and dinner before the band takes over and the dancing begins. A DJ can then continue the party into the night.
When multiple ensembles are booked together, we can shape the music across the whole event as one experience, while offering a better overall rate than booking each element separately.
Often booked alongside:
Chill Out Set · Jazz Band · DJ Sets & DJ Live
Tell Us About Your Event
Share your date, your venue and your guest numbers, and we will come back with a proposal, including which size fits the room, and what should cover the hours either side.







