Jazz & Swing Repertoire for Events in Normandy

A jazz and swing repertoire for your event

Bulles de Swing’s repertoire brings together swing, Gypsy jazz, jazz standards, French songs and themes from films and video games. For your event in Caen or elsewhere in Normandy, our musicians work with you to create a selection suited to your tastes and the different moments of your reception. We can alternate between styles or focus on a particular musical atmosphere.

Swing and traditional jazz

Lively pieces to accompany a cocktail reception or a moment on the dance floor.

• All of Me
• I Can’t Give You Anything but Love
• I’ll See You in My Dreams
• Swing Guitars
• The Sheik of Araby
• Lady Be Good
• Take the A Train
• I’ve Found a New Baby
• Sweet Georgia Brown

Gypsy jazz

The swing of string instruments, combining melodies, guitar accompaniment and improvisation.

• Lulu Swing
• Douce Ambiance
• Minor Swing
• Swing Gitan
• Les Yeux noirs
• David
• Belleville
• Rythme Gitan
• Dinah

Films, TV series and video games

Themes reinterpreted by our instruments, bringing some of your favourite fictional worlds into your event.

• Prince Ali: Aladdin
• Hedwig’s Theme: Harry Potter
• Game of Thrones: TV series theme
• Super Mario Bros. 1
• Super Mario Bros. 2
• Camel Jazz: Aladdin
• Dexter: TV series theme
• Music from Tetris: theme from the Tetris video game
• Cantina Band: Star Wars

French songs and waltzes

French songs and waltzes performed as instrumental arrangements.

• C’est si bon
• La Vie en rose
• Que reste-t-il de nos amours ?
• Sous le ciel de Paris
• Le Temps du muguet: Midnight in Moscow
• La Foule
• La Javanaise
• La Mer
• Indifférence

Jazz standards

Jazz standards that can be performed in a relaxed or more upbeat style, depending on the moment and atmosphere of your reception.

• Fly Me to the Moon
• Lullaby of Birdland
• Beautiful Love
• There Will Never Be Another You
• Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
• Out of Nowhere
• Just Friends
• How High the Moon
• Summertime
• Someday My Prince Will Come

Ballads

Gentler melodies for a relaxed atmosphere or a moment dedicated to listening.

• Nuages
• Clair de lune
• Stella by Starlight
• Petite Fleur: Sidney Bechet
• ’Round About Midnight

Music chosen for your event

You are welcome to suggest a piece that is not included in this selection. We will consider how it can be adapted to your chosen line-up, depending on the preparation time available. Here are some other pieces we have already prepared at the request of wedding couples:

• Histoire éternelle: Beauty and the Beast
• Comme un manouche: Thomas Dutronc
• J’aime plus Paris: Thomas Dutronc
• Reality: Richard Sanderson, La Boum
• Isn’t She Lovely: Stevie Wonder
• Dancing in the Moonlight: King Harvest
• My Girl: The Temptations
• Here Comes the Sun: The Beatles
• Mrs. Robinson: Simon & Garfunkel
• Via con me (It’s Wonderful): Paolo Conte

Choosing the music for your event

• Wedding cocktail reception: jazz and swing to accompany drinks and conversation between your guests. Discover our wedding cocktail reception music.
• Wedding ceremony: music selected specifically for the entrance, moments of reflection and the recessional. Discover our wedding ceremony violin music.
• Corporate event: live music suited to welcoming guests and creating an atmosphere that still allows conversation. Discover our corporate event music.
• Private event: a repertoire selected for a birthday, family celebration or private concert. Plan your private event.