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Florence Joelle

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About Florence Joelle

Jazz and blues chanteuse vowing audiences on both sides of the Channel with upbeat jazz and groovy R&B. Guaranteed pure Joie De Vivre.
Vintage jazz band
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Get ready for the chanteuse Time Out called: “Super fine and sassy” “fusing a Tarrantino sense of cool, with a vocal style that imbibes both Peggy Lee and Edith Piaf.” Don’t think you can get a better endorsement than that, but we’ll try! Parisian singer, songwriter, and harmonica player, Florence Joelle, heads up this fantastic band, and their Franco/Anglo style shines brilliantly Florence Joelle is based in London, where she is a favourite performer across the city. Bred on jazz at home, and on the music of the Paris streets, she has created a musical subgenre all of her own with her albums, Kiss Of Fire, Stealing Flowers and Life Is Beautiful If You Let It, a Franco-Anglo blend of Latin and classic jazz, vintage and contemporary blues, gypsy folk, fifties R&B and Parisian torch song. Joelle’s authentic, organic sound, although deeply rooted in the past, vibrates in the present. Classic jazz, French chanson and old-style R&B happily rub shoulders in her compositions Her three albums have received 4 star reviews in national newspapers like the Independent and the Mirror, and in music publications like Mojo, Q magazine and Jazzwise. Her songs have been played on radio stations like the BBC and Jazz Fm.

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Florence Joelle's Reviews

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Mark
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 140 Newington Butts
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5 out of 5

A wonderful evening with superb food, drink and entertainment. The perfect experience.

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Tim
1 year ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 140 Newington Butts
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5 out of 5

Great performance most enjoyable

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Florence Joelle's Song list

BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA - JAZZ
NO MOON AT ALL - JAZZ
CARAVAN - JAZZ
DO NOTHIN' TIL YOU HEAR FROM ME - JAZZ
LOVE FOR SALE - JAZZ
CARMEN THEME - JAZZ STYLE
NOW BABY OR NEVER - JAZZ
SWING BROTHER SWING - JAZZ
WHEN I GET LOW I GET HIGH - JAZZ
WATERMELON MAN - JAZZ
ONE NOTE SAMBA - JAZZ
IN THE MEANTIME - JAZZ
COMIN' HOME BABY - JAZZ
CHARADE - JAZZ
PLUS JE T'EMBRASSE - GYPSY JAZZ
BOUM - GYPSY JAZZ
JOHNNY TU N'ES PAS UN ANGE - GYPSY JAZZ
CHEZ MOI - GYPSY JAZZ
COUCOU - GYPSY JAZZ
SI TU SAVAIS - GYPSY JAZZ
PENSE A MOI - FRENCH JAZZ
FEVER - RHYTHM & BLUES
SNEAKIN' UP ON YOU - RHYTHM & BLUES
TRYIN' TO GET TO YOU (ELVIS) BLUES
LITTLE SISTER (ELVIS PRESLEY) BLUES
MY BABE (LITTLE WALTER) BLUES
LOUIE LOUIE - THE KINGSMEN RHYTHM & BLUES
TEE NA NI NA NOO - SLIM HARPO BLUES
UNCHAIN MY HEART (RAY CHARLES) RHYTHM & BLUES
STICKS & STONES (RAY CHARLES) RHYTHM & BLUES
COME ON A MY HOUSE - RHYTHM & BLUES
WHIPPERSNAPPER - RHYTHM & BLUES
SAY MAMA - RHYTHM & BLUES
LITTLE SISTER (ELVIS) RHYTHM & BLUES
LET'S DANCE (CHRIS MONTEZ) - RHYTHM & BLUES
ZOU BISOUS BISOUS - FRENCH 60S
COMMENT TE DIRE ADIEU - FRENCH 60S
TWISTER LE BLUES - FRENCH 60S
AUX CHAMPS ELYSEES - FRENCH 60S
LAISSE TOMBER LES FILLES - FRENCH 60S
TU VEUX OU TU VEUX PAS - FRENCH 60S
A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (BEATLES) FUNKY STYLE
ONE CUP OF COFFEE - RHYTHM & BLUES
DEVIL IN DISGUISE - ELVIS PRESLEY
29 BUS BLUES - BLUES ORIGINAL
DARKEST BEFORE DAWN BLUES ORIGINAL
TWO AND TWO DON'T MAKE FIVE BLUES ORIGINAL
TRUE TO MYSELF BLUES ORIGINAL
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL BLUES BALLAD ORIGINAL
SO WHAT BLUES ORIGINAL

Florence Joelle's Prices

Last updated: 2024

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£875
Up to 2 hours£1750
Up to 3 hours£2625
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our choice of songs and joie de vivre.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Some of the London venues I have played at: The 100 Club, Pizza Express, The Pheasantry, Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club, The New Evaristo Club in Soho (where I have a weekly residency), the Oriole, Nightjar Shoreditch, Nightjar Carnaby, the Boogaloo, the Blues Kitchen, Ain't Nothing But The Blues Bar. Festivals like Birmingham Jazz & Ealing.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Oscar Brown Jr, Django Reinhardt, Anita O'Day.

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

A short set at the House of Commons.

Do you have different line-up options?

My line-up can be quintet, quartet, trio or duo.

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.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually like to set up an hour before the performance.

Can you roam around while you perform?

I like to use a fixed microphone stand but this can be done too.

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

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

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

PA & instrument amplification are included in the quote. Lighting is not provided at this stage. If needed, let us know.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times.
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