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Kaz Lester
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Karen Lester's Vintage Tea Band
Karen Lester's Vintage Tea Band
About Kaz
Jazz, Boogie Woogie, Classical, most styles covered - working solo with backing tracks or in a duo with Adam Gibson on keyboards.
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Stockton-on-Tees
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Kaz
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Kaz's Reviews
From customers:
TC
Trevor C
5 years ago, for a Charity event in Bishopton Village Hall
KA
Karen A
8 years ago, for a Birthday party in Wynyard
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8th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years
Kaz's Song list
Example of songs:
All of me
Makin' whoopee
You belong to me
Can't help lovin' dat man
Sentimental journey
Cry me a river
Fine and mellow
Ain't nobody's business
Can't buy me love
Come fly with me
St. Louis blues
Bei mir bist du schon
La vie en rose (French)
Mas que nada (Portugese)
Girl from Impanema (Portuguese)
Stormy weather
At last
Hallelujah, I love him so
As time goes by
Route 66
Has anybody seen my gal
Ain't she sweet
Yes, Sir, that's my baby
Hallelujah, I love him so!
O Mio Babino Caro
Habanera
Kaz's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £100 | |
Up to 1 hour | £160 | |
Up to 2 hours | £200 | |
Up to 3 hours | £250 |
Customer questions
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?
Because of our style of music, we are not often asked for this but, if this is something you would like, please do ask us.
How much time do you need to set up?
We need about an hour to set up usually and we understand that this needs to be done before guests arrive so everything is neat and tidy.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from many performances and designed to suit our own skills and to provide the best possible ambience for your occasion.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes, we provide all our own PA equipment.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
If you would like a particular song, we are happy to learn it and chat with you about the fee for this service, which would take into account rehearsal times etc.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
We are well seasoned performers and understand how to tailor our music to individual clients' occasions. We have benefitted from repeated bookings.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
We have done many private and charity events at small venues as well as Wynyard Hall, Wynyard Chapel (weddings), Music Lounge (Stockton), The Golden Lion, Northallerton, Middlesbrough Football Club, Hardwick Hall, Judges, Redcar/Darlington Jazz Clubs, Guisborough Hall, etc.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Karen Carpenter, Nina Simone and Adam on keyboards would quote so many of the boogie woogie greats including Dr. John and Ray Charles.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
The duo is quite small scale so more suited to smaller venues. In other bands, Adam and I have played at Stanley Blues Festival, Stockton Riverside Festival, Barnard Castle Festival, the Ellen Timney Charity Ball, Cornshed Festival etc.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Electronic, Covers, Soul, Vintage, Motown, Musical theatre, Opera, Film / TV music, Country, Blues, Cabaret, Latin jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Gospel, Swing, Jazz fusion, Ragtime, Modern jazz, Gypsy jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Americana, Rock 'n' Roll, Spanish music, Latin, Italian music, French music, Brazilian music, World music
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Singing teaching, Music therapy, Community music worker
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