Welcome...

Originally from central London, the Leo Appleyard Band has played professionally together for over five years. With performances ranging from some of London’s top jazz clubs, including the renowned Ronnie Scotts, to corporate functions for Tesco, Mandarin Oriental hotel – Hyde Park and numerous weddings and social occasions. With a variety of different line ups available, the band can adapt itself to your needs for any setting or occasion, be it a background duo, or a full five piece swinging quintet.

The Leo Appleyard Band mostly perform in the standard quartet setting, comprising of; Saxophone, Guitar, Double Bass, Drum Kit, but can offer the following Line Ups:

Duo: Guitar and Double Bass, or Guitar and Saxophone playing soft background music, perfect for a cocktail reception or over dinner.

Trio: Guitar, Double Bass and Saxophone, again perfect for background music in a slightly larger venue.

Quartet: Guitar, Double Bass, Saxophone, Drums – this is our most popular line up – guaranteed to make your event swing with style and impress your guests.

Quintet: As above, featuring one of London’s top jazz singers. Perfect for dancing to and swinging the night away with favourites from Sinatra and standard jazz repertoire.

Example Set List

  • Night and Day
  • Summertime
  • Autumn Leaves
  • Stella by Starlight
  • It Don’t mean a thing...
  • Take the A Train
  • Take 5
  • Blue Monk
  • Cherokee
  • How high is the moon
  • All The Things You Are
  • Scrapple from the Apple
  • Fly me to the Moon
  • Mack the Knife
  • Moondance
  • Beyond the Sea
  • All Blues
  • Mr PC
  • Cantaloupe Island
  • Georgia on my mind
  • Misty
  • Have you met Miss Jones
  • Cry me a river

Please listen to our sound clips (Mp3) using the links at the top left of this page. If you have any questions please do not hesistate to get in touch using the contact details above. Kind Regards, Leo Appleyard.