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About Raquels Bells

A vibrant and versatile Jazz Duo performing an eclectic range of traditional Jazz songs as well as well known contemporary tunes.

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Jazz duo

London

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A vibrant and versatile Jazz duo, Raquels Bells peform a wide selection of traditional Jazz songs, as well as more contemporary tunes rendered in an eclectic and engaging style. Having both achieved 1st Class Honours Degrees in Jazz Studies at Leeds Conservatoire, they have continued to grow and hone their skills as musicians, creating captivating performances and expanding their improvisational capabilities. Sam was awarded the Conservatoire prize and scholarship in the 2014-15 cohort for outstanding results, whilst Nel has firmly established herself on the UK music scene by melding her unique portugese style with modern Jazz. They now both live in London. Raquels Bells have developed a wonderful rapport together, and can perform in either a soft and understated manner or with high intensity, deriving their influences from Swing, Gypsy Jazz, Blues and Latin. They are available to book for weddings, functions, private events, parties, and anything else you can think of! Whatever the occasion you can be sure they will inject a buzz into proceedings.

Raquels Bells

5 out of 5

7 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Raquels Bells' Reviews

5 out of 5

Good music! Fitted the vibe

5 out of 5

Raquels Bells were great. They stepped in to replace our jazz duo at the last minute due to illness, dealing with them was very easy and efficient in the lead up and on the day. Everyone at the wedding said how great they sounded - fitting in very much with the vibe while we had canapés and drinks. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Raquels Bells

7 months ago

Thanks so much Claire! Congratulations and thanks for welcoming us in such a special venue, it was a great atmosphere and a pleasure to perform! Sam

5 out of 5

This was for my dad who has just turned 80. They were perfect, sang requested songs beautifully and last minute requests brilliantly. They are incredibly talented and professional, friendly and sensitive to our particular needs. I highly recommend Raquel's Bells and thank them for a wonderful memorable evening.

Reply from Raquels Bells

11 months ago

Thanks so much for the kind words Helen, it was a pleasure and so rewarding to perform for you all and especially your Dad, we had a great time!

5 out of 5

"We booked Raquel Bells for an 80th birthday party in our garden and they were fantastic. Wonderful to communicate with in the run up to the event, and very relaxed and helpful on the day. Their music was a big hit and they are an excellent duo. There were quite a few serious contemporary jazz fans in the group and everyone really enjoyed the range of songs and their personal style. They really helped to make it a very special day - thank you!”

5 out of 5

My names Lorenzo and I run 89 Social, a wine bar in North London. We had closed for a few months to carry out some work and wanted to re open with a bang! I contacted Sam who was known to me in the area and alongisde his bandmate they were able to provide an evening of music that was traditional and in keeping with the wine bar aesthetic, but they also included modern repertoire and the tunes were lively and fun! I look forward to having them again.

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Raquels Bells' Song list

Standards from the American Song Book, Latin songs and RnB:

It Could Happen To You

Body and Soul

All The Things You Are

On Green Dolphin Street

Oleo

There Will Never Be Another You

Someday My Prince Will Come

Autumn Leaves

Minor Swing

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat

Dream a Little Dream

How Insensitive

My Funny Valentine

Pure Imagination

Darn That Dream

That Old Feeling

I'm Old Fashioned

When You Wish Upon A Star

Lullaby Of Bird Land

That Old Feeling

Just Friends

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

The Lady Is A Tramp

Fly Me To The Moon

Moanin

Hooch Coochie Man

How Deep Is The Ocean

Round Midnight

The Very Thought Of You

Crazy He Calls Me

I Only Have Eyes For You

Caravan

You Go To My Head

These Foolish Things

I fall In Love Too Easily

God Bless The Child

Yardbird Suite

Just One Of Those Things

Someone To Watch Over Me

The Way You Look Tonight

Honeysuckle Rose

Easy Living

Aint Misbehavin

Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

All Of Me

Misty

I Cant Get Started

My One And Only Love

My Ideal

Alfie

April In Paris

Blue Skies

Caravan

Darn That Dream

Is It True What They Say About Dixie

It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

Let's Fall In Love

Stardust

Unforgettable

Wave

The Way You Look Tonight

When Sunny Gets Blue

When You Wish Upon A Star

I Wanna Be Like You

I'll Be Seeing You

Guilty Arr Ken Ackley

Night And Day

Social Call

Boy Next Door, The

Sweetest Sounds, The

Send in the clowns

Lucky to Be Me

Gentle Rain, The

Footprints

A Sunday Kind Of Love

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter

Just In Time

Everybody's Talkin

Cherokee

Smile

Doralice

After You've Gone

Tea For Two

Nature Boy

I Say A Little Prayer For You

Pop Songs:

Radiohead - Creep

The Cardigans - Lovefool

Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill

Postmodern Jukebox - All About That Bass

Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

Ed Sheeran - Perfect

Ed Sheeran - Castle On The Hill

Justin Timberlake - Cry Me A River

Michael Bublé - Sway

Norah Jones - Dont Know Why

Michael Jackson - Billy Jean

Michael Jackson - Thriller

Michael Jackson - Beat it

Guns N Roses - Sweet Child Of Mine

Amy Winehouse - Valerie

Amy Winehouse - Rehab

Prince - Kiss

Bon Jovi - Living On A Prayer

White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

The Doors - Light My Fire

The Beatles - Cant Buy Me Love

The Beatles - Yesterday

The Beatles - The Long And Winding Road

The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

The Beatles - Ride My Car

The Beatles - Come Together

Britney Spears - Oops I Did It Again

Britney Spears - Toxic

Britney Spears - Hit Me Baby One More Time

Marvin Gaye - Heard It Through The Grapevine

Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On

Artic Monkeys - I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor

Bruno Mars - Uptown Funk

The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Wings - Live And Let Die

The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction

Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

Elvis Presley - Blue Suede Shoes

The Band - The Weight

The Band - Across The Great Divide

Spandau Ballet - True

Spandau Ballet - Gold

Pulp - Common People

Blur - Parklife

Beyonce - Crazy In Love

Eminem - Loose Yourself

Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay

James Brown - I Feel Good

Leona Lewis - I Got You

James Brown - It’s A Man’s World

James Brown - Sex Machine

Al Green - Unchained Melody

The Monkees - Hey Hey We’re The Monkees

Toploader - Dancing In The Moonlight

Maroon 5 - This Love

Elbow - One Day Like This

Dusty Springfield - Son Of A Preacher Man

Aretha Franklin - Respect

Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer For You

Oasis - Don’t Look Back In Anger

Spice Girls - Wannabe

Elton John - I’m Still Standing

and lots more.... (we are happy to learn the songs you want to hear!)

Raquels Bells' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£400
Up to 3 hours	£550

Drinks reception2 musicians

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£300

Wedding ceremony2 musicians

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£300

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£500

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We are always able to tailor our shows to the client, and our repertoire traverses a range of genres and styles.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We had the privilege of performing at The Domino club in Leeds for their grand opening, and since then we have performed at various bars and restaurants but we mainly perform at private events now.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

We try and capture the essence of the great jazz duos of the past such as Ella and Louis, as well as more contemporary artists like Cyril Aimee and Diego Figueiredo.

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

We played during an awards ceremony for the Sound Of Silent cinema festival in Chartres, France, where the likes of Kyle Eastwood, and the Pathe foundation were present.

Do you have different line-up options?

We are flexible and being well connected with the London Jazz Scene, can easily adapt :)

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?

Yes - we either perform acoustically or with microphones attached to our instruments so we can move around freely.

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?

Our PA is included in your quote.

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 please let us know as soon as possible!

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Blues, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Country, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Soul, Motown, R&B

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Types:

Jazz duo

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Event types:

Bar / Club / Venue event, Wedding, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding proposal, Theatre / Show, Cruise

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