The Futuristic Gramophones

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• Don't Look Back In Anger, Perfect, Levitating, Sway (Quien Sera), Can't Buy Me Love & I Wan'na Be like You (The Monkey Song)

• Shape of You, New Rules & Feel It Still

• Thriller / Michael Jackson

• Dancing in the Moonlight / Toploader

• Seven Nation Army / The White Stripes

• The Futuristic Gramophones performing Jazz Remakes of Popular Songs

• How High The Moon / Alfred Drake & Frances Comstock

• Dream A Little Dream Of Me / Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

• All About That Bass / Meghan Trainor

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Where Vintage Jazz Meets Modern Pop

Some bands play jazz. Others play pop.

The Futuristic Gramophones do both — at exactly the same time.

Imagine stepping into a beautifully imagined alternate reality where the glamour of the Roaring Twenties collides with the soundtrack of today. Taylor Swift swings alongside Louis Armstrong. The White Stripes become a prohibition-era dance band. Meghan Trainor could have shared a bill with Benny Goodman.

That is the world The Futuristic Gramophones create.

Founded in London in 2014 by vocalist Francesca, guitarist Aliocha and double bassist Giovanni, the trio has developed a style that feels completely their own. Their signature sound blends authentic jazz, swing and vintage dance music with inventive reworkings of modern chart favourites, creating performances that feel both timeless and refreshingly unexpected.

Nothing is accidental. Every arrangement, every visual detail and every performance has been carefully crafted to transport guests somewhere familiar, yet entirely new.

Whether performing as elegant background entertainment or taking centre stage later in the evening, The Futuristic Gramophones don't simply provide music—they create an atmosphere that guests remember long after the event has finished.

Perfect For

The Futuristic Gramophones specialise in premium events where style, personality and musical quality matter.

Their adaptable performances make them an outstanding choice for:

• Luxury weddings
• Drinks receptions
• Wedding breakfasts
• Corporate events
• Awards dinners
• Product launches
• Brand activations
• Private parties
• Gala dinners
• Hospitality events
• Summer garden parties
• Christmas celebrations
• Vintage and Gatsby-themed events

Equally at home in an intimate country house or a prestigious London venue, the band carefully shapes each performance around the room, allowing the music to enhance the atmosphere rather than dominate it—before effortlessly raising the energy whenever the occasion calls for it.

A Repertoire Unlike Any Other

The Futuristic Gramophones are known for turning familiar songs into something your guests have never heard before.

Alongside beloved jazz standards and swing classics from the Great American Songbook, the band performs inventive vintage-inspired arrangements of contemporary pop, soul, rock and indie favourites.

Expect everything from:

• Fly Me To The Moon
• Beyond The Sea
• Mack The Knife
• Dream A Little Dream Of Me

to unexpected jazz transformations of artists such as:

• Taylor Swift
• Ed Sheeran
• Meghan Trainor
• The White Stripes
• Stevie Wonder
• Michael Jackson

The result is a repertoire that appeals to every generation.

Older guests recognise the timeless elegance of classic jazz, while younger audiences suddenly realise they're singing along to songs they know—just performed in a completely different style.

It's this balance between nostalgia and surprise that has become the band's signature.

The Experience

From the moment the first note is played, The Futuristic Gramophones create an atmosphere that feels effortlessly stylish.

During drinks receptions and dinners, their music becomes part of the occasion—warm, sophisticated and conversation-friendly.

As the event develops, the energy naturally builds. Swing rhythms become bigger, modern favourites emerge in vintage disguise and guests find themselves smiling, tapping their feet and eventually filling the dance floor.

Their performances never feel like a standard function band set.

Instead, they unfold like a carefully curated live show, full of personality, charm and musical surprises.

Choose Your Perfect Line-Up

Essential Acoustic Band

Vocals • Guitar • Double Bass
Optional Saxophone

The band's original acoustic line-up.

Elegant, intimate and beautifully understated, this format is perfect for ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, private dining and venues where conversation remains the focus.

With no need for an elaborate production, the Essential line-up delivers all the character and originality of The Futuristic Gramophones in its purest form.

Ideal for:

• Drinks receptions
• Wedding ceremonies
• Garden parties
• Boutique venues
• Luxury private dining

Lounge Band

Vocals • Guitar • Double Bass • Percussion
Optional Saxophone

For clients wanting a little more rhythm while maintaining an elegant atmosphere.

Adding percussion creates a fuller groove without overwhelming the room, making this the perfect choice for afternoon celebrations, larger receptions and sophisticated evening entertainment where guests are encouraged to relax, mingle and dance naturally.

Ideal for:

• Corporate receptions
• Wedding breakfasts
• Cocktail parties
• Networking events
• Evening lounges

Big Band Experience

Vocals • Guitar • Double Bass • Full Drum Kit • Saxophone

Includes professional PA system and quality event lighting.

When live music becomes the centrepiece of the celebration.

The Big Band Experience transforms The Futuristic Gramophones into a vibrant showband capable of filling larger venues with rich, energetic sound while retaining the elegance and musicality that define the group.

Perfect for evening receptions, corporate celebrations and parties where guests expect a packed dance floor.

Ideal for:

• Evening wedding receptions
• Gala dinners
• Awards ceremonies
• Corporate parties
• Large private celebrations

Roaming Acoustic Performance

Looking for something genuinely memorable?

The Futuristic Gramophones also offer a completely unplugged roaming performance.

Free from microphones, speakers and staging, the band moves naturally throughout your venue, performing among your guests and creating spontaneous moments that simply aren't possible with a traditional stage performance.

Perfect for welcoming guests, outdoor receptions, networking events or adding an unexpected touch of theatre to your celebration.

World-Class Musicians

Behind the distinctive concept is a trio of internationally experienced musicians whose careers extend far beyond private events.

Founder and vocalist Francesca  combines musical theatre, jazz, soul and contemporary performance experience, having appeared in major stage productions before establishing herself within London's professional music scene through live performance, studio work and international collaborations.

Guitarist Aliocha  is recognised as one of London's most versatile musicians, performing across jazz, soul, rock, R&B and world music. His career has included collaborations with acclaimed artists including Andy Sheppard, Jocelyn Brown and Grammy Award-winning producer Steve Power, while appearing at venues including Wigmore Hall, Ronnie Scott's, Bush Hall and internationally across Europe.

Double bassist Giovanni brings a deep love of traditional jazz alongside extensive experience performing throughout the UK with leading jazz and blues musicians. His playing draws inspiration from legendary bassists including Ron Carter, Ray Brown, Paul Chambers and James Jamerson, giving the band's rhythm section both warmth and unmistakable swing.

Together, their chemistry is the result of more than a decade performing together, allowing every performance to feel polished, natural and effortlessly engaging.

Trusted By Exceptional Clients

The Futuristic Gramophones have entertained audiences across the UK at prestigious hotels, luxury venues and high-profile corporate events.

Previous performances have included appearances at renowned venues including The Ritz London, The Berkeley, The Waldorf Astoria, The Gherkin, Quaglino's, ExCeL London and many more.

From intimate celebrations to large-scale corporate occasions, clients return because the band delivers far more than exceptional musicianship—they create an experience that feels stylish, original and completely bespoke.

Why Choose The Futuristic Gramophones?

There are plenty of excellent jazz bands.

There are very few that have created an unmistakable identity of their own.

The Futuristic Gramophones aren't simply recreating the past—they're reimagining it.

Their combination of authentic vintage style, inventive modern repertoire, world-class musicianship and carefully curated performances offers something genuinely distinctive for clients looking to impress their guests with entertainment that's elegant, unexpected and impossible to forget.

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Standard Line-up Trio: Female Vocals, Guitar & Double Bass* Larger line ups also available (see booking options).

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