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Lydia James Duo

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About Lydia James Duo

A piano and vocalist jazz duet, creating a relaxed and warm ambience for any occasion.
Jazz duo
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

With over twenty years' professional performance experience, including nine West End productions, Lydia returns to her first love—jazz. Bringing her distinctive vocals to London and the surrounding areas’ finest venues, weddings and private events, she delivers sophisticated performances inspired by the great jazz vocalists and the timeless melodies of the Great American Songbook. Renowned for her velvet voice and signature vintage style, Lydia brings elegance, warmth and a touch of old Hollywood glamour, creating the perfect atmosphere for every occasion. Lydia is accompanied by musicians she met while performing in West End shows, and together they bring a wealth of experience to their work. Available as a piano-and-vocal duo, or as a trio, quartet or quintet featuring bass, drums and/or brass, Lydia tailors each performance to the occasion, whether providing ambient background music or a captivating focal point for the evening.

Lydia James Duo's Reviews

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Holly
1 year ago

Luke and Lydia were amazing at my mum’s birthday party. Easygoing, classy and so relaxed, and such a gorgeous sound. The guests kept commenting on how good they were! They were also so professional and knew exactly what to do, so I could go and enjoy the party with no stress! They were great with the guests and understood what suited the vibe. Would definitely recommend.

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Matt (
2 years ago

I booked Lydia for our wedding reception drinks and her and the pianist were wonderful. They created such a nice atmosphere as guests arrived and chatted. Plus we had songs that we love as a couple in there, which was a lovely touch.

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Lydia James Duo's Song list

JAZZ
A Love That Will Last
A Tisket A Tasket
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Alfie
Almaz
Anything Goes
Autumn Leaves
Barbie Girl
Bei Mir Bist du Schon
Beyond the Sea
Black and Gold
Black Coffee
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Boy from Ipanema
But Not for Me
Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man
Can’t take that away from Me
Cheek to Cheek
Crazy He Calls Me
Cry me a River
Desperado
Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend
Don’t Know Why
Everything Happens to Me
Everything’s Coming up Roses
Everytime we say Goodbye
Falling in Love Again
Fever
Fly Me to the Moon
For Once in my Life
Georgia
Get Lucky
Girl from Ipanema
Give Me the Simple Life
Happy Together
Honeysuckle Rose
How High the Moon
How Insensitive
How Long Has This Been Going On
I Can’t Give you Anything But Love
I Get a Kick out of You
I Got Rhythm
I Heard it Through the Grapevine
I Just Called to Say I Love You
I Miss you So
I Will Survive
I Wish You Love
I Won’t Dance
If I Only Had a Brain
I’m Beginning to see the Light
I’m Confessin’ That I love You
I’m Glad There is You
I’m So Excited
I’ve Never Been in Love Before
It Could Happen to You
It Don’t Mean a Thing
It’s Not Perfect but It Might Be
It’s Only A Paper Moon
June in January
Just One of Those Things
L-O-V-E
Lady is a Tramp
Let there be Love
Let’s Do It, Let’s fall in Love
Lets Face the Music and Dance
London By Night
Look of Love
Love for Sale
Love Letters
Love Me or Leave Me
Lullaby of Birdland
Mean to Me
Meditation
Misty
Moon River
Moonlight in Vermont
My Baby Just Cares for Me
My Cherie Amour
My Favourite Things
Nature Boy
Night and Day
Nobody Does it Better
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Our Love is here to Stay
Part of Your World
Part-time Lover
Pennies from Heaven
Polkadots and Moonbeams
Pure Imagination
Rio de Janeiro Blue
S’Wonderful
Saving all My Love for You
Secret Love
September in the Rain
Skylark
Slow Boat to China
Someday My Prince Will Come
Someone to watch over me
Stormy Weather
Summertime
Sunday Kind of Love
Sunny
Sunny Gets Blue
Sunny Side of the Street
Sway
The Best is Yet to Come
The Lady is a Tramp
The Man I Love
The Nearness of You
The Very Thought of You
The Way you Look Tonight
This Masquerade
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)
Thou Swell
Two Sleepy People
Umbrella
Valentine (Laufey)
Valerie
Walk on By
What a Difference a Day Makes
Whatever Lola Wants
When I fall in love
When I Fall in Love
When Sunny gets Blue
Why Don’t You Do Right
CHRISTMAS
Blue Christmas
Christmas Time is Here
Frosty the Snowman
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Jingle Bells
Last Christmas
Let it Snow
Merry Xmas Everybody
Mistletoe and Holly
My Favourite Things
O Christmas Tree
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer
Santa Baby
Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Silent Night
Sleigh Ride
The Christmas Song
The Christmas Waltz
What Are You Doing NYE?
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland

Lydia James Duo's Prices

Last updated: 2026

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£625
Up to 3 hours£750
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

The relaxed ambience it brings. People comment on the warm environment our sound creates, plus the way it elevates an event.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes. Our line-up options are: Piano/vocal Piano/vocal/drums (trio) Piano/vocal/bass/drums (quartet) Piano/vocal/bass/drums/brass (quintet)

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

That’s ok. We are pretty flexible and will try and best to cater for your new timings!

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

Yes - once we are setup and sound-checked, we can start the atmosphere going before we start, and in our set breaks.

How much time do you need to set up?

Including sound check, about an hour. We will be there early enough to make sure we are setup and ready to go on time.

Can you roam around while you perform?

No, we’re a static setup.

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

You are welcome to request some songs , but we choose from our set lists based on what we think is best for the occasion and the environment. We know very well what works. However, we always enjoy new challenges and will try and cater to reasonable requests!

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

Yes. We would need some decent space (i.e. at least 6x6 foot for a duo setup) and access to power. Everything else is provided and PAT tested.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Of course. Whatever we can do to make your event special, we will endeavour to do. From first dance songs to specific favourites, let us know what you’d like.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Christmas, Musical theatre, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Cabaret, Easy listening, Vintage
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Event types:
Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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