Jazz Duos for hire in Durham
Latest reviews of our Jazz Duos in Durham
"Alice and Ben are so friendly and easy to deal with, both prior to the event and on the day. We booked them for after dinner music at our wedding and everyone commented on how good they were. Their repertoire is varied and they are flexible at the time to go with the mood in the room. An ideal duo for functions and celebrations big and small. "
Christine hired Alice Grace & Ben Helm Duo for a Wedding (available in Durham)
"Ben and Alice played at a 40th birthday party I had organised. The communication was great beforehand. They arrived early and communicated with the venue, setting themselves up, so minimum input required from me. The performance was superb, Alice has a beautiful voice and Ben is a talented guitar player. They were flexible on start time on the night as we waited for stragglers. I would definitely recommend them and I would book with them again. Thanks Alice and Ben."
Doug hired Alice Grace & Ben Helm Duo for a Birthday party (available in Durham)
"Message to Encore Just writing to say that I booked Casado through your Encore company and Martin & Sharon were absolutely top draw. They arrived well on time yesterday (Sunday 10th) and played three lovely sets and everyone commented to me either during the afternoon birthday party or by email afterwards how much they enjoyed their music. Thank you Martin & Sharon with my family and friends you made my birthday afternoon so special. I strongly recommend them Steve Mitchell"
Steve hired Casado for a Birthday party (available in Durham)
FAQs about hiring Jazz duos in Durham
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Can any jazz duo play my favourite song?
Professional jazz duos will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that jazz duos may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the jazz duo's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do jazz duos take to set up?
Your jazz duo will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the jazz duo prior to their arrival.
My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?
PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our jazz duos are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our jazz duos will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.
Hiring a Jazz Duo in Durham
Useful information
Jazz duos in Durham typically play Jazz, Pop, Classical, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in June, August, September, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Jazz Duo in Durham?
Prices for Jazz duos vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Jazz duos typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Jazz duos from £400 per performer upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2549 bookings and 1270 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 16 May 2026
