The Songbook
Choose Your Era
Music Styles — Vintage Jazz, Swing, Rat Pack & More
Every event has its own atmosphere — and its own era. Browse the styles below to find the sound that fits yours, or tell us about your event and we'll curate the mix.
The Golden Age of the silver screen, live in the room
Old Hollywood Jazz
Torch songs, standards, and silver-screen classics delivered with the polish of a studio-era orchestra. This is the signature Ashley Anne & The Carnations experience — romantic, glamorous, and instantly transporting, from the first note of an elegant cocktail hour to a featured performance under the spotlight.
Best for
- Galas and fundraisers
- Luxury hotel events
- Weddings with a classic Hollywood theme
- Award dinners and premieres
Playlist
Old Hollywood Jazz — Live
Hot jazz and champagne-soaked charm
Gatsby / 1920s & 1930s
Roaring Twenties hot jazz and early-swing gems with flapper-era wardrobe and Art Deco styling. Perfect when the invitation says "Gatsby attire" — the band becomes the centerpiece that turns a themed party into a fully realized speakeasy world.
Best for
- Gatsby and speakeasy parties
- Art Deco and historic venues
- Milestone birthdays with a theme
- Brand activations
Playlist
Gatsby / 1920s & 1930s — Live
Swing-era standards that fill a dance floor
1940s Swing & Big Band
Andrews Sisters harmonies, jump blues, and big-band swing with authentic 1940s wardrobe — from victory rolls to a USO-style tribute. High-energy and irresistibly danceable, with the option of a swing-dance-friendly set list for lindy hoppers and first-timers alike.
Best for
- Swing dance events
- 1940s and wartime-era themes
- Festivals and community celebrations
- Danceable wedding receptions
Playlist
1940s Swing & Big Band — Live
Sinatra-era cool for cocktail hours and after-dinner sets
Rat Pack & Vintage Vegas
Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. classics with that effortless vintage-Vegas swagger. Equally at home as sophisticated dinner ambience or a lively after-dinner set that gets guests out of their seats — a perennial favorite for corporate audiences of every generation.
Best for
- Corporate dinners and award nights
- Casino-night themes
- Country club events
- Milestone celebrations
Playlist
Rat Pack & Vintage Vegas — Live
Jukebox energy, poodle skirts optional
1950s Rock 'n' Roll & Sock Hop
Early rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, and rockabilly favorites that turn any event into a sock hop. A joyful, all-ages dance party with era-true wardrobe — ideal when you want vintage charm with maximum floor-filling energy.
Best for
- Fairs and festivals
- 1950s-theme parties
- Company picnics and celebrations
- Anniversaries
Playlist
1950s Rock 'n' Roll & Sock Hop — Live
Warm, sophisticated, effortlessly cool
Bossa Nova & Latin Jazz
Jobim, samba, and Latin jazz standards that give cocktail hours and dinner receptions a warm, sophisticated glow. The volume stays guest-friendly and conversation flows — this is the set planners request when the brief says "elevated ambience."
Best for
- Cocktail hours
- Dinner receptions
- Luxury hotel and restaurant events
- Summer garden parties
Playlist
Bossa Nova & Latin Jazz — Live
A little corner of Paris, wherever you are
French Café / Parisian Jazz
Édith Piaf, gypsy jazz, and café-society charm — complete with berets and Parisian styling when the theme calls for it. A romantic, transporting choice for intimate gatherings, wine dinners, and any event that wants European flair.
Best for
- Wine dinners and tastings
- Parisian and travel themes
- Intimate private parties
- Restaurant and lounge events
Playlist
French Café / Parisian Jazz — Live
Vintage holiday magic, from Bing to swing
Holiday & Christmas
Classic holiday songbook — Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and swinging arrangements of seasonal favorites — with festive vintage wardrobe. Elegant enough for a client dinner, lively enough to open the dance floor at the company party. December dates book early.
Best for
- Corporate holiday parties
- Private holiday celebrations
- Hotel and country club seasonal events
- Tree lightings and community events
Playlist
Holiday & Christmas — Live
Songs the whole room already loves
Classic Movie & Disney Songs
Beloved melodies from the golden age of film and animation, arranged with a vintage jazz sensibility. A delightful touch for family celebrations and themed events where guests of every age light up at a familiar tune.
Best for
- Family celebrations
- Themed corporate events
- Garden parties and brunches
- Anniversaries
Playlist
Classic Movie & Disney Songs — Live
Not Sure Which Era Fits?
Describe your event and the mood you're after — we'll recommend the styles that will make it sing.
Inquire About Your EventPast venue credits include Disney's Club 33, The Hollywood Roosevelt, Vibrato Grill Jazz, The Cicada Club, Spago Beverly Hills, Disneyland, and Carnegie Hall — with regular appearances aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach.