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About CJ & Nikita

From jazz and blues to soul and pop - an intimate duo to make your event special. All your favourites performed with panache and glamour.

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Pop duo

London

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Accompanied by the versatile CJ Barton at the keyboard (CJ Barton Band; Soul Shack; Cockney Sparrows), exquisite vocalist Nikita Holly performs well-known hits from the 30s to the present day. All your favourite songs performed with panache and glamour. From cool and sultry to hot and swinging - a sophisticated act guaranteed to lend star quality to any event.

CJ & Nikita

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CJ & Nikita's Reviews

5 out of 5

Very talented duo who were great to listen to,

5 out of 5

I recently hired CJ & Nikita for our investor party. They performed a great range of classics. It was perfect for the event, and really created a great atmosphere. CJ & Nikita make a killer combination. CJ was flawless on the keys and Nikita has an impressively refined soul singing voice. Would definitely book them again. Keep it up guys!

Would definitely book them again. Keep it up guys!

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CJ & Nikita's Song list

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers

A Little Bit More - Dr Hook

All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor

All Of Me - John Legend

American Boy - Estelle

At Last - Etta James

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears

Back To Black - Amy Winehouse

Barefootin' - Robert Parker

Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

Blame It On The Boogie

Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel

Celebration - Kool & The Gang

Cold Shoulder - Adele

Crazy - Gnarls Barclay

Dancing In The Street - Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Dancing Queen - Abba

Die With You - Beyonce

Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

Don't Know Why I Didn't Come - Norah Jones

Don't Speak - No Doubt

Don’t Stop Believing - Journey

Everything I Do - Bryan Adams

Feeling Good - Nina Simone

Get Lucky - Daft Punk

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! - Abba

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

Give Me The Night - George Benson

Golden - Jorja Smith

Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley

Happy - Pharrell Williams

Hard To Handle - Otis Redding

Here Comes The Rain Again - Eurythmics

Hit The Road Jack - Ray Charles

Human - Rag & Bone Man

I Can't Live (If Livin' Is Without You) - Nilsson

I Feel Good - James Brown

I Feel The Earth Move - Carole King

If You're Not Back In Love By Monday - Millie Jackson

I Just Wanna Make Love To You - Etta James

I'm A Believer - Monkees

I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc

I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles

I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

I Wanna Dance with Somebody - Whitney Houston

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor

I Wish - Stevie Wonder

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel - Lighthouse Family

Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack

Knowing Me, Knowing You - Abba

Lady Marmalade - Patti Labelle

Lean On Me - Bill Withers

Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

Love Shack - B52s

Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

Mamma Mia - Abba

Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett

Money. Money, Money - Abba

My Babe - Little Walter

My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone

No Diggity - Blackstreet

Old Town Road - Lil Nas X

On Broadway - The Drifters

One - U2

Pastime Paradise - Stevie Wonder

Price Tag - Jessie J

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

Redbone - Childish Gambino

Rolling In The Deep - Adele

Senorita - Justin Timberlake

September - Earth, Wind & Fire

Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran

Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder

Someone Like You - Adele

Son Of A Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Soul Man/Hold On - Sam & Dave

Stand By Me - Ben E King

Stay With Me - Sam Smith

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics

Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart - Janis Joplin

Take Me To Church - Hozier

Tainted Love - Soft Cell

These Boots Were Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra

The Winner Takes It All - Abba

Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon

Valerie - Amy Winehouse

Waiting All Night - Rudimental

Waterloo - Abba

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

We Can Rule The World - Take That

What A Feeling - Irene Cara

What’s Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner

Wonderful World - Sam Cooke

You Know I’m No Good - Amy Winehouse

You've Got A Friend - Carole King

CJ & Nikita's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£400
Up to 2 hours	£400
Up to 3 hours	£525

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We are also available as a band, which you can find under CJ's Allstars.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, with pleasure. But please note that if this requires us to stay beyond the end of our agreed performance time, there will be an extra charge.

How much time do you need to set up?

We like to allow an hour for this, but if timings are tight we can set up in 20-30 minutes.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Unfortunately not. Sorry.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We're very happy to chat things through with you and make sure we choose the songs from our large repertoire that best suit your taste and choice.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes it is. All we need is mains power.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

As long as we have a bit of notice we can usually do this.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

They love Nikita's voice and CJ's piano stylings. Clients frequently comment on our approachability and flexibility. Basically we take all the worry out of the entertainment side of things for you.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Everything from church halls to concert halls.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

There are literally too many to count, but Nikita has a particular soft spot for Etta James, and CJ for Tom Waits.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

As a duo we've done a couple of very successful festival stages recently - but we're still waiting for the really big one...!

Musicianship

Genres:

1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Covers, Soul, Motown, Pop

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Types:

Pop duo, Cover band, Function band, Party band, Wedding band

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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