The Jive Aces

Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have become renowned for their high-energy live show worldwide. Spreading smiles with their swingin’ music and classic vintage style from smooth ballads to honking rhythm & blues to the roots of rock 'n' roll. Having played for Her Majesty the Queen, selling out the Royal Albert Hall, becoming the first band to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent or just entertaining at one of their 250 live shows a year, they prove why they are the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band! Their brand of real entertainment will blow the lid off PizzaExpress Live this Spring. Renowned worldwide for their high-energy swinging show and spectacular showmanship, they've performed in over 40 countries.This very in-demand group plays 200+ shows a year. They've worked with Van Morrison, Chick Corea and performed for HM The Queen. They've headlined and sold-out The Royal Albert Hall, plus thousands of events and venues worldwide, including Buckingham Palace for The Coronation Festival, Glastonbury Festival, Trafalgar Square (for London Olympics); major theatre tours in UK & USA and festivals from Bangkok to Bulgaria. Their performance at Glastonbury Festival was listed by Daily Telegraph as one of the year's highlights.They wowed the judges on Britain's Got Talent, with their show-stopping version of "I Wanna Be Like You" cheering up a grumpy Simon Cowell, and becoming the first live band to reach the live final rounds. Their award-winning video, "Bring Me Sunshine", has 3.7M views on YouTube. It's so uplifting that it's regularly prescribed by a doctor! They've made hundreds of media appearances, including a residency on BBC Radio London and TV such as "Alan Titchmarsh Show", "Strictly Come Dancing", "Children in Need" "Good Day Los Angeles" and their own show "Jive Talkin" on Sky TV. Their music has been used in many films and TV shows, from "Emmerdale" to "Sex Education". ""The headline act on Friday night was The Jive Aces and their energetic mix of jazz, swing & jump jive" make no mistake - these are seriously talented musicians. Ian Clarkson leads a band that plays with authority, style and precision. The joint really was jumping!"" - Jazz Journal