Under The Moon Music

harmonies for dancing, dreaming, & belonging

A one-of-a-kind jazz community

We’re a jazz collective making joyful music through close harmony and original arrangements drawing on golden-age swing, trad jazz, gospel, protest songs, and vintage pop.

Led by Ellie Dattani (UK) and Zoe Swann (USA) and based in the Midlands, we sing love songs to gather communties together. It is a celebration of love, joy and protest, proving that old songs still carry new hope for the current times!

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Songs you can’t help but smile to

  • A classic old fashioned cocktail

    The Moon Poppies

    1930s close harmony duet

  • Calypso Moon

    All-female trad jazz band

  • Vintage Pop Box Orchestra

    Vintage renditions of modern pop

  • Guest Appearances

    Song, wherever needed

  • Jazz Jams

    Community · Play · Swing

Upcoming Gigs

It was nostalgic and warm, and somehow the whole room ended up singing. I didn’t expect to cry, but I did.” (Audience member)

“Fantastic night. Lots of fun and excellent musicianship all round. Thanks Calypso Moon. Hope you can make a return visit sometime!” (Audience member)

“What a wonderful evening of live music from these hugely talented people! The Moon Poppies were a real trip down memory lane - my lovely dad was frequently heard singing Bei Mir Bist Du Shoen. Those songs were great favourites of my his and by exposure and association, of ours. Witnessing that sort of talent is a real privilege. Thank you.” (Audience member)

“Thank you for coming to play in Bingham last night. I really enjoyed your show, you were absolutely brilliant.” (Audience member)

‘It was very professional & entertaining.’ (Audience member)

The kind of performance that lingers with you long after you leave the venue.” (Audience member)

‘Extraordinary musicianship: each note, each element, each musician blending, supporting, leading sympathetically - you guys have it all.’ (Audience member)

‘Ladies, this is right up my street! I love tea/ dance band music. Just the whole shebang...costumes and the ambience....bring back these dance halls again and let men and women dress elegantly as they listen and swirl around the dance floor to this stuff. Wishing you every success!’ (Audience member)

‘Fabulous! Glamour, excellent musicianship, fun - what’s not to love?!’ (Audience member)

Events in the heart of England.

Whether you're planning a wedding or garden party, organizing a swing dance or community event, or even just looking for jazz over cocktails, we’d love to hear from you.

You can book us for any of our projects here. We also offer custom arrangements, harmony workshops, and personal song commissions.

The Moon Poppies | Calypso Moon | Vintage Pop Box Orchestra | Jazz Jams | Guest appearances

We’re based in the Midlands and happy to travel.

Phone: +44 (0)7583 462924

Email: calypsomoonband@gmail.com

Five women standing together in a cozy music venue, holding musical instruments including a double bass, saxophone, and banjo, all wearing matching colorful top with a peacock feather design, with framed art on the brick wall behind them and patrons seated in the background.
Group of five women dressed in matching black and gold sequined dresses, holding musical instruments including a guitar, upright bass, saxophone, and a percussion instrument, smiling for the camera in an indoor setting with artwork on the wall behind them.
Two women wearing red dresses with white floral patterns are performing music in a cozy brick-walled venue. One woman is singing with her eyes closed while the other is playing a ukulele and smiling. A double bass is positioned between them. The background features a sign that says 'kitchen garden,' a decorative mirror, and framed art.