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Ben Martin Jazz
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Ben Martin Trio @ the wedding of Krishan & Victoria 2023
Sax, piano, double bass trio - Fly Me To The Moon
The Ben Martin Jazz Quartet Showreel (agents copy)
About Ben Martin Jazz
High quality jazz for any occasion. From solo saxophone to a full band with vocals. Slick, swinging jazz to delight your guests.
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Nottingham
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Ben Martin Jazz
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Ben Martin Jazz 's Song list
Jazz Ballads
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
Cry Me A River - Julie London
Misty - Erroll Garner
Stormy Weather - Etta James
Everything Happens To Me - Chet Baker
Early Autumn - Stan Getz
Autumn In New York - Billie Holiday
Body & Soul - Coleman Hawkins
Darn That Dream - Dexter Gordon
Nancy (With The laughing Face) - John Coltrane
Fools Rush In - Frank Sinatra
How Long Has This Been Going On - George Gershwin
I Can't Get Started - Ella Fitzgerald
I Cover The Waterfront - Billie Holiday
I Thought About You - Chet Baker
I'm A Fool To Want You - Frank Sinatra
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) - Duke Ellington
Lush Life - Billy Strayhorn
My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
My One And Only Love - Johnny Hartman
My Ship - Ella Fitzgerald
Old Folks - Miles Davis
Our Love Is Here To Stay - Gene Kelly
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
September In The Rain - Frank Sinatra
Skylark - Mel Torme
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Dinah Washington
Someday My Prince Will Come - Miles Davis
Someone To Watch Over Me - Ella Fitzgerald
Stars Fell On Alabama - Frank Sinatra
That's All - Nat King Cole
The Man I Love - Billie Holiday
Try A Little Tenderness - Ray Charles
You Go To My Head - Diana Krall
Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Teach Me Tonight - Dinah Washington
Loverman - Billie Holiday
Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington
Moonglow - Nat King Cole
Nearness Of You - Frank Sinatra
Stella By Starlight - Miles Davis
You Don't Know What love Is - Chet Baker
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Popular jazz. The hits!
It Had To Be You - Harry Connick JR
My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone
L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
Moondance - Van Morrison
Summertime - George Gershwin
The Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing - Duke Ellington
Blue Moon - Rodger’s & Hart
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Fever - Peggy Lee
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
Desafinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
A Foggy Day - Ella Fitzgerald
Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Lady Is A Tramp - Frank Sinatra
Night & Day - Frank Sinatra
So What - Miles Davis
Stormy Weather - Etta James
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
Moon River - Frank Sinatra
Hello Dolly - Louis Armstrong
Dream A Little Dream - Ella Fitzgerald
Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles
At Last - Etta James
Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
Sway - Michael Bublé
Just A Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody - Louis Prima
(Take The) A Train - Duke Ellington
What A Difference A Day Made - Dinah Washington
Bossa Nova/Latin - Brazil and beyond
Corcovado - Jobim
Desafinado - Stan Getz
Triste - Jobim
Chega De Saudade - Jobim
Mambo Inn
So Danca Samba - Jobim
Wave - Jobim
Watch What Happens - Jobim
Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendes
St Thomas - Sonny Rollins
Once I Loved - Joe Henderson
One Note Samba _ Jobim
Manha de Carnaval - Luis Bonfa
Meditation - Jobim
Summer Samba - Marcus Valle
Be-Bop - 50s 60s Jazz
Donna Lee - Charlie Parker
A Night In Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
Confirmation - Dexter Gordon
Doxy - Sonny Rollins
Four On Six - Wes Montgomery
Jitterbug Waltz - Eric Dolphy
Joy Spring - Clifford Brown
Moose The Mooche - Charlie Parker
My Little Suede Shoes - Charlie Parker
One 'O Clock Jump - Count Basie
Poinciana - Ahmad Jamal
Road Song - Wes Montgomery
Sandu - Clifford Brown
Scrapple From The Apple - Charlie Parker
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
Canteloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Yardbird Suite - Charlie Parker
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
Mercy Mercy Mercy - Cannonball Adderley
More Jazz
All Of Me
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Almost Like Being In Love
Bye Bye Blackbird
Canteloupe Island
The Days Of Wine & Roses
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Stompin' At The Savoy
Satin Doll
A Weaver Of Dreams
Time After Time
My Romance
Like Someone In Love
I Remember You
How High The Moon
Embraceable You
Black Coffee
I'm Beginning To See The Light
Autumn Leaves
Everything Happens To Me
Here's That Rainy Day
I Thought About You
Honeysuckle Rose
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Christmas Songs
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Last Christmas
Let It Snow
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting...)
Jingle Bells
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Sleigh Ride
Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
Frosty The Snowman
It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Santa Baby
Ben Martin Jazz 's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
Performance duration | Price | |
Up to 1 hour | £800 | |
Up to 2 hours | £800 | |
Up to 3 hours | £800 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
We can go from old fashioned show tunes to modern pop hits in an instant and love to see the dance floor full.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Glastonbury, The Big Chill, Ronnie Scott's, Peggy's Skylight, Matt & Phred's, Rotterdam Jazz Festival
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Louis Armstrong, Stan Getz, Frank Sinatra, John Coltrane
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Glastonbury
Do you have different line-up options?
Yes. We can add piano to make a quartet or take away drums and add piano to keep it as a trio.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
A slight change should be no problem at all
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Yes, although if we're playing acoustically it's not possible
How much time do you need to set up?
15 mins
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Of course
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Yes
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Latin jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Blues, Easy listening, Acoustic, Motown, Soul, Vintage, Pop, Covers, Latin, Samba, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Charity event, Birthday party
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