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The A Sides

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About The A Sides

The A Sides' are an exciting quintet featuring Vocals, Trumpet, Piano, Double Bass & Drums playing Jazz & Blues and modern day hits!
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Chester
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The A Sides are an exciting group of talented musicians performing a wide range of styles. Although the band is strongly rooted in the Jazz & Blues styles they are able to put their own spin on modern day hits, this highly adaptable quintet are a stylish addition to any event. This incredible act comprises of Vocals, Trumpet, Piano, Double Bass & Drums, also available to break down to smaller groups to suit all budgets, events and venues. All the musicians have amassed a large amount of experience between them and play all over Europe and beyond, so they are well equipped to get the party started!

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The A Sides' Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Anthony H
4 years ago
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5 out of 5

Excellent addition to our wedding. Really made a fantastic, upbeat atmosphere, and even added a couple of Xmas songs on request (winter wedding)

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Simon B
4 years ago
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4.8 out of 5

Excellent booking

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Jamie J
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Owen wedding barns
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5 out of 5

Thank you guys for an amazing performance last week. It was prefect and everything we could have hoped for. All the best for the future

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Sarah D
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Montgomery SY15 6RS
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5 out of 5

Hi Jamie, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the band for playing at our wedding. Sorry we didn't get a didn't to catch up on the day, we wish we had been able to sit a listen to you all afternoon! You were all so smart and professional and sounded fab!! I hope we can find an excuse to book you again soon, Sarah and Jamie x

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5 gigs
Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore
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The A Sides' Song list

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
Agua de Beber
Aint Misbehavin
Alice in Wonderland
All Blues
All of Me
All of You
All the Things You Are
Almost Like Being In Love
Alone Together
Angel Eyes
Anything Goes
Around Midnight
As Time Goes By
At Last
Autumn in New York
Autumn Leaves
Bags Groove
Baubles, Bangles & Beads
Bernie's Tune
Bewitched
Beautiful Love
Black Coffee
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Blue Monk
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Body and Soul
Bring Me Sunshine
But Beautiful
But Not For Me
Bye Bye Blackbird
Cantaloupe Island
Can’t Get Started
Caravan
Cheek to Cheek
Chelsea Bridge
Come Fly with Me
Confirmation
Corcovado
Could It Be You
Cry Me A River
Dancing on the Ceiling
Days Of Wine And Roses
Desafinado
Donna Lee
Do Nothin’ Til You Hear From Me
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Don’t Worry About Me
Doxy
Dream a Little Dream
Drop Me Off In Harlem
East Of The Sun
Easy Living
Easy To LOve
Estate
Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
Everything Happens To Me
Embraceable You
Exactly Like You
Farmer's Trust
Fascintaing Rhythm
Fever
Fine & Dandy
Fine Romance
Fly Me to the Moon
Foggy Day
Footprints
For All We Know
Four
Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
Gentle Rain
Georgia on my Mind
Girl from Ipanema
Girl Talk
God Put A Smile Upon Your Face
Goodbye
Groovin High
Have You Met Miss Jones
Honeysuckle Rose
How About You
How Deep Is The Ocean
How High The Moon
How Insensitive
I Can't Get Started
I Could Write A Book
I Got Rhythm
I Love You
I Remember You
I Should Care
I Thought About You
I Wanna Be Like You
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free
I Wish You Love
I'll Remember April
I’m Walkin’
In a Sentimental Mood
Isn’t She Lovely
It Had To Be You
It’s Only A Paper Moon
I've Never Been In Love Before
Just Friends
Just in Time
Just One of Those Things
Killer Joe
Kiss
Let There Be Love
Let’s Fall In Love
Like Someone In Love
Lover Man
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mack The Knife
Misty
Moondance
Moon River
My Funny Valentine
My Romance
Nancy
Nature Boy
Night And Day
Oleo
On Green Dolphin Street
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
One Note Samba
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Pure Imagination
Satin Doll
So What
Softly as a Morning Sunrise
Someday My Prince Will Come
Song For My Father
Stella By Starlight
St. Thomas
Stormy Monday
Summertime
Sway
Sweet Child Of Mine
Takin' A Chance On Love
Take the A Train
Take 5
Tenderly
The Good Life
The Way You Make Me Feel
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
This Masquerade
Time After Time
Triste
Unforgettable
Watermelon Man
Wave
We’ll Be Together Again
What A Wonderful World
What Is This Thing Called Love
What’s New
When You’re Smiling
Whoopin’ Blues
Wonderwall
You Made Me Love You
You Make Me Feel So Young

The A Sides' Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1250
Up to 2 hours£1250
Up to 3 hours£1500
Customer questions

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

We strive to make sure the line-up you see is what you get on the night. We do have pre-audititioned 'dep' musicians available in case a band member falls ill or is unavailable. As a professional band our reputation means everything so you can be confident that all of our players are of a very high level.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes. We offer trio, quartet or quintet options

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. We can play iPod music between sets for free.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 45 mins to 1 hour before the performance time.

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

Yes - no problem

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?

Yes
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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