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The Jazz Apples duo - Best Part (Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. Piano Vocal Cover)

The Jazz Apples duo - Stolen Moments (Piano Vocal Cover)

The Jazz Apples trio - Fly Me To The Moon

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About The Jazz Apples

The UK's coolest, smoothest Jazz act. We've played 400+ events for the UK's top companies and venues, including as BBC 1's Xmas house band.

Jazz band

Birmingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Considered one of the UK's 'coolest and smoothest Jazz acts', we are known for our lush male-female vocal harmonies and for our creative reharmonizations of classics old and new. We have been booked by many of the UK's leading corporations and venues, with previous clients including: The BBC, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Deliveroo, WeWork, and London's Royal Lancaster Hotel. Examples of events we have previously played include vintage weddings, Gatsby parties, summer balls, corporate parties, international conferences, and award ceremonies. Line ups: * Duo (male and female vocals and keys) * Trio (male and female vocals, keys, optional synth bass, and drums or cajon) * Quartet (male and female vocals, keys, drums, saxophone, optional synth bass) * Quintet (male and female vocals, keys, drums, synth bass, trumpet, saxophone) * Sextet/ septet (male and female vocals, keys, drums, bass and/ or synth bass, trumpet, trombone, saxophone) As our pianist is a professional tap dancer, we also love to include tap dancing in our performance - guaranteed to leave guests raving about your event for months to come! Your booking includes: * 3 free song requests * A tailored playlist * Online video call consultation(s) * A full high-quality PA system * Optional stage lights * Fully PAT tested certifications * Public Liability Insurance of up to £10 million We look forward to providing the atmosphere for your events, and the soundtrack for your most treasured memories.

The Jazz Apples

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

The Jazz Apples' Reviews

5 out of 5

Fi from The Jazz Apples couldn't have been more helpful in the leadup to the wedding. She was accommodating and professional, and the music on the day was sensational! Would definitely book again for future functions.

Reply from The Jazz Apples

9 days ago

Thank you so much Madie! It was fantastic to work with you and we really appreciated your organisation skills, professionalism and warmth! You put together such a beautiful wedding!

5 out of 5

Fantastic. We just hired the Jazz Apples for our seasons end ball at out golf club .professional in every way , great musicians who read the room superbly and performed beautifully to give us a great night . Can’t thank them enough . Highly recommend them all. Thanks so much

Reply from The Jazz Apples

23 days ago

Thank you for your lovely review Adrian! We had a fantastic night and loved meeting you and your club's members. Thank you for being such an appreciative audience, and for filling that dancefloor!

5 out of 5

Jazz Apples were brilliant!! We hosted a company 1920s casino night, and these guys made all the difference. Exceptionally talented, and brilliant all round. :)

Reply from The Jazz Apples

1 month ago

We had a fantastic time performing at your 1920s evening! Thank you so much for having us, and for leaving such a lovely review.

5 out of 5

Couldn’t have been more thrilled with our decision to book The Jazz Apples for our post elopement wedding party. They were so easy and friendly to deal with in advance (providing the required PAT and insurance certificates for our venue promptly). On the actual day, they were incredible! So talented and honestly we feel a bargain for the standard of their performance. We will definitely book them again and will keep an eye out for any public performances. Thank you so much!

Reply from The Jazz Apples

6 months ago

Hi Becky, Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We had a fantastic time at your wedding party and had loved meeting yourself and your guests. Thank you for a great day and I hope we can perform again for you soon! All the best, Fi

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The Flamingos had our wedding guests on their feet all night! As a smaller wedding of only about 40 guests, we were a bit nervous if we would be able to fill the dance floor. But with The Flamingos we need not have worried! They combine incredible musical talent with real creativity and energy and the ability to get--and keep!--a party going. They also went above and beyond--learning our first dance song from scratch and giving us a beautiful rendition of it. We are so grateful to have been able to book them for our wedding!

Possibly the coolest, smoothest jazz combo in Britain.

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The Jazz Apples' Song list

Smooth songs:

Smile – Nat King Cole

At Last – Etta James

Summertime – Billie Holiday

Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra

Blue Moon – Billie Holiday

Ain’t Misbehaving – Billie Holiday

Georgia on my Mind – Ray Charles

My Funny Valentine – Frank Sinatra

The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra

Sunday Morning – Maroon Five

Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz

My Baby Just Cares for Me – Nina Simone

Jealous Guy – Donny Hathway

Porgy – Nina Simone

On & On – Erykah Badu

Take Five – Dave Brubeck

Feel like Makin’ Love – D’Angelo/ Roberta Flack

Mood Indigo – Nina Simone

September in the Rain – Sarah Vaughan

What a Difference a Day Makes – Jamie Cullum

The Other Woman – Nina Simone

Watermelon Man – Herbie Hancock

Take the A Train – Ella Fitzgerald

Night in Tunisia – Ella Fitzgerald

I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra

Ev’rytime We Say Goodbye – Frank Sinatra

Too Darn Hot – Ella Fitzgerald

How High the Moon – June Christy

One Note Samba – Ella Fitzgerald

Lullaby of Birdland – Ella Fitzgerald

Pennies From Heaven – Louis Prima

What the World Needs Now (Is Love, Sweet Love) – Dionne Warwick

Misty – Sarah Vaughan

Mack the Knife – Frank Sinatra

Ain’t She Sweet – old Charleston song (famously covered by The Beatles)

Anything Goes – Ella Fitzgerald

Bye Bye Blackbird – Sammy Davis Jnr.

Nice Work If You Can Get It – Peggy Lee

As Time Goes By – Jimmy Durante

Corcovado – Stan Getz (Latin)

All of Me – Sarah Vaughan

Nearness of You – Norah Jones/ Ella Fitzgerald

Look of Love – Diana Krall

L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole

Cheek to Cheek – Ella and Louis

Oye Como Va – Satana (Latin)

Let Em In - Wings

Night and Day – Frank Sinatra

I’ve Got Rhythm – Ella Fitzgerald

Thinking of You – Frank Ocean

Come Together – The Beatles

Changing All Those Changes – Madeline Peyroux

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (lounge version)

You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman

Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Eva Cassidy

Fever – Peggy Lee

Since I’ve Been Loving You – Led Zeppelin

Fallin’ – Alicia Keys

Stormy Weather – Etta James

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Unforgettable – Nat King Cole

Our Day Will Come – Amy Winehouse/ The Carpenters

Gin House Blues – Nina Simone

Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) – Don McClean

As – Stevie Wonder

Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Reading

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Moon River – Audrey Hepburn

Best Part – Daniel Ceasar (feat. H.E.R)

Party/ Post Modern Jukebox songs:

Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder

Lady – Modjo

All Night Long – Lionel Richie

Ain’t Got No (I’ve Got Life) – Nina Simone

Rescue Me – Fontella Bass

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me (Higher and Higher) – Jackie Wilson

You’ve Got the Love – Florence & The Machine

Thinking of You – Sister Sledge

Best of My Love – The Emotions

Move on Up – Curtis Mayfield (best with brass)

(This Will Be) An Everlasting Love – Natalie Cole

Finally – Cece Peniston

I Feel Good – James Brown (best with brass)

I’m Every Woman – Chaka Khan

Do Your Thing – Bassment Jaxx

Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin

Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan

Can’t Help Myself – Four Tops

Brazil – Frank Sinatra

Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) – Ella Fitzgerald

Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai

It’s Your Thing (with Mais Que Nada chords) – Isley Brothers

Sunny – Bobby Hebb (we do this high tempo)

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

Why Don’t You Do Right – Peggy Lee (Electro-Swing)

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Rock With You – Michael Jackson

Never Too Much – Luther Vandross

What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye

I Get a Kick Out of You – Ella F and Louis A (Electro-Swing)

Lady is a Tramp – Ella F and Louis A

Pina Colada Song – Rupert Holmes

Shake Your Body Down – The Jacksons

No Diggity – Blackstreet

Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off – Ella F and Louis A (Electro-Swing)

Senorita – Justin Timberlake

Ignition – R Kelly

The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson

I’m A Man – Spencer Davis Group

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers (we do this hip hop style)

They Can’t Take That Away – Ella F and Louis A

Hit the Road Jack – Ray Charles

Staying Alive – Beejees

Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams

Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

The Chain – Fleetwood Mac

September – Earth, Wind, and Fire

Roxanne – The Police (Latin version)

You Make Me Feel – Sylvester

Teardrops – Womack & Womack

Coming Home Baby – Mel Torme

I Wanna Be Like You – The Jungle Book

American Boy – Estelle

Shackles – Mary Mary

Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – McFadden and Whitehead

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye

I Won’t Dance – Ella and Louis (Electro-Swing)

Flowers – Sweet Female Attitude

Moving Too Fast – Artful Dodger

7 Days – Craig David

Love Like This – Faith Evans

The Jazz Apples' Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£500
Up to 2 hours	£600
Up to 3 hours	£700

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. Our singer and keyboardist will always be the same as who you have seen in our videos. We do, however, have exceptional 'dep' musicians available in case our drummer or brass players fall ill or are unavailable, all of whom we have played with us for many years.

Do you have different line-up options?

Absolutely! We can be booked as a duo (two vocals and piano), a trio (with drums), and up to a 6-piece with brass (and even tap dancing!)

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

We strive to be flexible and will, where possible, accommodate time changes of up to an hour in the week leading up to the event. In the months leading up to the event, it is more likely that we can accommodate time changes.

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

Absolutely. This is a popular request and free with every booking. We can provide tailored playlists in between our sets, and, for an additional £100, you can even use our PA after our final set.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up 1 hour to 1.5 hours before the performance time. We can offer a free playlist as soon as our PA is set up.

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

Absolutely. Our set lists are carefully crafted, but we are happy to chat with you about your favourite songs you'd definitely like to be included.

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

Yes, always.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, we are happy to learn up to 3 song requests free of charge.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Latin jazz

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Types:

Jazz band, Jazz duo, Jazz trio, Vintage jazz band, Swing & Jive band

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Event types:

Corporate event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Charity event, Burns night, Theatre / Show, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Recording session, Concert, Hotel / Restaurant event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise

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