King Groovy & the Horn Stars was formed in 2005 in Herne Hill by talented local musicians who love big band music, with the desire to perform some of its greatest and most challenging arrangements.

Since then the band has played at a huge variety of venues and events, including jazz clubs, swing dance nights, festivals, pubs, private parties and award ceremonies.

Notable venues include the 100 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club, Southbank Centre, Toulouse Lautrec, Wilton’s Music Hall, the Apollo Hammersmith, The Ivy House pub and the Rivoli Ballroom.

We play a foot-tapping mix of classic swing, jazz, Latin, pop and funk, plus original music by band members – all performed with infectious energy, feeling and style.