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About James & James

James & James are a duo who perform jazz and pop. Anne James sings and plays flute, accompanied by James Taylor on keys or guitar.

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Jazz duo

Canterbury

James & James are a jazz duo based in Kent. Having met at a jazz jam in Canterbury, James and James started playing together in 2016 and have performed at various events around Kent. By combining Anne James’ mellow, expressive vocals and flute-playing with James Taylor’s virtuoso piano arrangements, jazz and blues duo James and James produce a sound that is both warm and cool. James and James are no dilettantes: they live and breathe music. As a Guildhall-trained music therapist, Anne James knows better than most that music is far more than just entertainment or ‘ear candy’: it can change lives for the better. As for James Taylor, he is not just an accomplished pianist with nearly two decades’ experience as a professional musician: he has been playing, listening to and even composing music for almost as long as he can remember. It is an integral part of his life. This love of music shows through in every song that James and James perform. With a repertoire ranging from reflective ballads to upbeat swing, they are a superb duo for all occasions.

James & James

5 out of 5

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James & James' Reviews

5 out of 5

“James and James have performed at our biggest event of the year, the KMSTC Summer Fayre. They are a pleasure to work with and are great at communicating before the event, and have a beautiful sound to top it all off! Members at the Centre are always excited when we say James and James will be returning as their music is hugely popular with our audience.”

5 out of 5

''Two years ago, I hired James and James to provide musical entertainment at our summer garden party. Individually they are exceptionally talented musicians, together they are phenomenal. The quality of music is of a standard far superior to anything else you are likely to find locally. Based on their stunning performance I hired them again for my daughter’s christening this year, and will no doubt be calling on them in the future."

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James & James' Song list

Repertoire:

Jazz Standards:

A Sunday Kind of love

Ain't got nothing but the blues

Ain’t Misbehavin’

All of me

April in Paris

At last

Autumn Leaves

Beautiful love

Black Orpheus

Body and Soul

Blue Monk

Blusette

Caravan

Christmas Island

Comes love

Corcovado

Cry me a river

Don’t get around much anymore

Don't know why

Don't you feel my leg

East of the sun

Everytime we say goodbye

Feeling good

Fever

Fly me to the moon

Gee baby ain't I good to you

Georgia on my mind

Give me the simple life

God bless the child

Goodmorning Heartache

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

How high the moon

I thought about you

I’ve got my love to keep me warm

Just in time

Let it snow

L-O-V-E

Lullaby of Birdland

Misty

My baby Just cares for me

Moon river

Night and day

Old Devil Moon

On the sunny side of the street

One note Samba

Pennies from heaven

Polkadots and moonbeams

The Christmas Song

The nearness of you

The very thought of you

Round Midnight

Santa Baby

Satin Doll

September in the rain

Sway

Summertime

Walking in a winter wonderland

White Christmas Folk/pop

Pop

Allelujah -Fairground attraction

Big Yellow Taxi -Joni Mitchell

Blackbird - Beatles

Carey -Joni Mitchell

Get here

Happy -Pharell Williams

Have a holly jolly Christmas

I pray on Christmas - Harry Connick Junior

Kiss me - Six Pence None The Richer

La bamba

Lovely Day - Bill Withers

Mary’s boy child

Patience of angels - Boo Hewerdine

River – Joni Mitchell

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

James & James' 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	£800
Up to 3 hours	£1200

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our line-up is as follows: Vocals, Keyboard/Piano or Vocals, Guitar. We could arrange for another instrumentalist to join us, for example a saxophonist.

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?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can you roam around while you perform?

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

We would definitely be 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 is included in your quote. We usually require a minimum of 2 by 3 metres to perform.

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 etc. ”

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our passion for the music.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Chocolate Cafe, Canterbury. The Granville Pub/Restaurant, Canterbury. Private functions, including birthday celebration, weddings, and charity events. Whitefriars, Canterbury.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Ella Fitzgerald. Norah Jones. Nina Simone. Anita Wardell.

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

Summer Sounds, Whitefriars, Canterbury

Musicianship

Genres:

Folk, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Pop, Acoustic

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Types:

Jazz duo

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Event types:

Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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