Hire The Dave Effect | Jazz duo in Swaffham

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About The Dave Effect

Piano Sax duo or trio with drums. All are extremely experienced. Our forte is versatility. Jazz for all occasions.

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Jazz duo

Swaffham

Public liability insurance of £1 million

We have been working together in various guises for over 15 years. You know it is right when players are tuned into each other. They respond to what the other is doing without the need to talk about it. They can meander in various directions with the merest hint of a change and find their way back to where they were too. We have that chemistry.

The Dave Effect

5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

I asked Dave Taylor and his keyboard player Mark to support my 60th birthday party by playing some background Jazz. They were fantastic. Their Jazz lifted the atmosphere of the party to another level. Guests were soon to their feet dancing. Will definitely be asking Dave to support another event. Thanks Dave. Andrew Brunswick

Just what was needed. You guys made the evening so much more special.

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The Dave Effect's Song list

C-Jam Blues

Autumn Leaves

A Foggy Day

I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

But Beautiful

Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans.

Angel Eyes

Here's That Rainy Day Again

Blue Skies

Ain't Misbehavin'

Embraceable You

Blue Bossa

But Not For Me

Cheek To Cheek

Besame Mucho

All Blues

All Of Me

Bye Bye Blackbird

The Days Of Wine And Roses

Georgia On My Mind

The Girl From Ipanema

Hello Dolly

I Left My Heart In San Fransisco

I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face

It Don't Mean A Thing

It's Only A Paper Moon

Nature Boy

I Love Paris

A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square

A Fine Romance

Bernie's Tune

Cold Duck Time

Have You Met Miss Jones

I Got Rhythm

How High The Moon

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

It's Only A Paper Moon

Lullaby Of Birdland

Misty

Mr PC

My Funny Valentine

My Little Suede Shoes

My Romance

My Ship

The Nearness Of You

Only Trust Your Heart

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

The Pink Panther

Puttin' On The Ritz

Sandu

Satin Doll

Sing A Song Of Song

Someone To Watch Over Me

Stormy Weather

Somewhere

Summertime

Sweet Georgia Brown

Take 5

Tenor Madness

Watermelon Man

The Way You Look Tonight

What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?

When Sunny Gets Blue

A Night In Tunisia

Caravan

Alfie

Almost Like Being In Love

Anything Goes

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Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We have options to expand our usual setup of Piano and Sax. We could add a drummer or bassist to make a trio or both to form a quartet. Alternatively, for a completely acoustic set, I could invite my amazing guitarist friend to replace the piano. In this setting, we could wander freely too.

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

We can cope with timing changes but you need to be aware that if this means playing beyond midnight, further charges will be made. This becomes difficult if the change affects our ability to honour subsequent bookings. For instance, changing an event from afternoon to evening when we have accepted an evening booking to go on to after your event.

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

We can provide background music between our sets and this is free. We can offer a DJ service via our PA after our last set is finished up to when the event finishes. We charge an additional £150 for this.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up in about 30-40 minutes. Once we are set up, usually an hour before our performance, we can provide a free playlist to get the atmosphere going and set the scene for the event.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Absolutely, but only if I bring a guitarist rather than a pianist. Of course, this will need to be notified at the time of booking.

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

Yes, of course. We're happy to play your list or select from our massive repertoire of jazz standards. We're also very happy to chat through your requirements and help select the right tunes to create the vibe you want.

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

Yes, absolutely. We use a small PA that is suitable for up to 150 guests and have lights included.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We're very happy to learn special request songs. Being incredibly versatile musicians, there's a good chance we could accommodate special requests on the fly at the event. Who doesn't like a challenge!?

Musicianship

Genres:

Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Jazz, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Funk, Soul, Swing, Gospel, Blues, Dixieland, Postmodern jukebox jazz

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Types:

Jazz duo, Jazz trio

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Event types:

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

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