Recommended Based in North Yorkshire but travels UK wide
CONTRAJAZZ are a fresh and exciting professional Jazz Trio specialising in classic dinner jazz for weddings, parties. Perfect for setting the scene and creating just the right vibe for your event. Prices: From £540+
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"Contrajazz were a perfect compliment to an occasion which they helped create with infectious enthusiasm and unrivalled knowledge of their music and what they were doing.
They were courteous, obliging and darned good crack, we cannot speak highly enough of their contribution."
Line up: Trio
Violin/Keys/Drums
Duo
Violin/Keys or Keys/Drums
Highlights * Wealth of experience of playing at high quality venues * Flexible Styles - Swing Rat Pack Ballad and Bossa Nova
Contrajazz are a fresh new and dynamic Jazz Combination that play a wide range of music from Broadway to Rat Pack to Swing. Much of their unique sound comes from the soaring jazz violin reminiscent of Stephane Grappelli. They will carefully and lovingly give each song is given its own specialtreatment adapt it to their own unique instrumentation and style while endeavouring to retain its original charm and appeal.
Every member of contrajazz is a professional musician, bringing a wealth of experience to every engagement played. Over the last year they have played weddings, corporate shows, black tie parties, bond Shows and university balls. They are very flexible with set lists, dress codes, special requests and playing times and they will do their utmost to ensure your event is a complete success.
The band are all seasoned and experienced musicians with years of experience - every member of Contrajazz makes a living from playing and teaching music.
Previous Clients: * HM forces * Specsavers * Les dawson * Shetland Festival * Burton Agnes Jazz Festival
What Clients Have Said... This review was written by Paula after her wedding to Adam on 14th February 2010:
"Hi Andy
Thankyou! we had such a fantastic day and your part in it was just perfect... i would love to write a review so here goes...
To all the guys in CONTRAJAZZ, I'd just like to say a HUGE thank you for playing at our wedding on Valentines' Day 2010. We found out about you via your website so knew you played wonderful swing / ratpack songs, but didn't realise what a fantastic presence you would have at the celebrations.You created a perfect atmosphere, initially by doing songs for the children to dance to or join in with, and then later played such a perfect combination of music that most couples enjoyed a smoochy dance without a second thought! Thank you once again, I hope we get chance to have another party so we can see you all again!
All the best, Paula and Adam Gent xx"
This review was written by Christel who booked the 4 piece band to play for her 50th Birthday Party.
"I just wanted to thank you for helping to make my party at Barley Hall in York on Saturday such a huge success! Everyone thought you played brilliantly and that you were very professional. Vicky has a fabulous voice and the music was exactly what I wanted for the occasion and the venue. You helped create the perfect atmosphere to get everyone up and dancing, which was fantastic.
Your flexibility and ability to play requests is a real asset and reflects on the individual talents of the band members and your abiliy to work together so well. I would second a comment from one of your earlier reviews in that I was really relieved and so lucky that a band I had just picked off the internet turned out to be so professional, pleasant and frankly exactly what I wanted. I can't thank you enough and I'm so pleased I found you.
I'm on a charity committee and I'm sure that we will want to use you at a future fundraising event. I just hope you won't be booked up!
All the best of luck for the future and thanks again for a fantastic evening!"
Contrajazz's Set List / Repertoire
New! Christmas songs Have yourself a merry little Christmas Winter Wonderland I'm dreaming of a white Christmas God Rest ye merry Gentlemen Rock a bye your baby with a dixie melody Let it snow Let it Snow Let it snow I'll be home for Christmas (If only in my dreams) When a Child is born Silent night Christmas song The Christmas Waltz
Contrajazz Current Set Lists
Broadway / Classic Jazz Repertoire - can be performed by Trio or Quartet as Instrumental or Optional Male Vocals
All of Me - Seymour Duncan 1931 Bewitched - Rodgers and Hart 1941 As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfield (Casablanca) 1931 Close to You - Bacharach and David 1963 The Continental - Conrad and Madginson 1931 Dancing in the Dark - Schwartz and Dietz - 1931 Have you met Miss Jones - Rodgers and Hart 1937 How Insensitive - Jobim 1963 I Love Paris - Cole Porter 1953 I only have Eyes for You - Warren and Dubin 1934 Love me or Leave Me - Kahn and Donaldson 1928 Lover Come Back to Me - Romberg and Hammerstein 1928 Oh Lady be good - Gershwin 1924 S'wonderful - Gershwin 1927 September in the Rain - Warren and Dubin 1937 Slow Hot Wind - Henry Mancini 1963 So Nice - Valle and Gimbel 1963 Softly as a Morning Sunrise - Romburg and Hammerstein 1928 Stormy Weather - Arlen and Kohler 1933 Summertime - Gershwin 1924 Sweet Georgia Brown - Bernie and Pinkard 1925 Take 5 - Paul Desmond 1960 Tea for Two - Youmans and Caesar 1924 They Can't take that away from Me - Gershwin 1936 What is this Thing called Love - Cole Porter 1929 The More I See you - Warren and gordon 1945 Take the A Train - Duke Ellington 1941 Puttin' on the Ritz - Fred Astaire Don't Worry 'bout Me - Bloom and Kohler 1939
"The Rat Pack Show" and Popular Jazz Tribute Songs - listed by Popular Singers (not Composer)
All that Jazz - Liza Minelli Spanish Eyes - Al Martino/Engelbert Humperdinck/Elvis Presley Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra Sway - Dean Martin Something Stupid - Frank Sinatra Mr Bojangles - Sammy Davies Jr Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra That's Amore - Dean Martin Lullaby of Broadway - Doris Day Brazil - Frank Sinatra Moondance - Van Morrison Mack the Knife - Frank Sinatra I've got you Under my Skin - Frank Sinatra I Get a Kick out of You - Frank Sinatra / Dean Martin Night and Day - Frank Sinatra It had to be You - Frank Sinatra Fly me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra Lady is a Tramp - frank Sinatra
The following list is usually performed by the Contra jazz Quintet with female fronted vocals
Ain't No Sunshine- Bill Withers Mas Que Nada- Jorge Ben Don't Know Why- Norah Jones Tell Me About It- Natalie Cole Fly Me To The Moon- Bart Howard Walk On By- Burt Bacharach Summertime- Gershwin Brazil- Ary Barroso Light My Fire- The Doors Hallelujah- Leonard Cohen Look Of Love- Burt Bacharach Dark Eyes- Traditional Russian Caravan- Duke Ellington Everything Must Change- Bernard Ighner Little Sunflower- Freddie Hubbard Moondance- Van Morrison Riverman- Nick Drake You Know I'm No Good- Amy Winehouse Every Breath You Take- The Police Smile- Charles Chaplin Feeling Good- Nina Simone Songbird- Fleetwood Mac Spooky- Atlant Rhythm Section Fever- Peggy Lee Billy Jean- Michael Jackson Sweet About Me- Gabriella Cilmi Love Is A Losing Game- Amy Winehouse
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Customer reviews for Contrajazz
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13/04/2013 Contrajazz
"Contrajazz were a perfect compliment to an occasion which they helped create with infectious enthusiasm and unrivalled knowledge of their music and what they were doing.
They were courteous, obliging and darned good crack, we cannot speak highly enough of their contribution."
Customer review by Stephen Brenkley
30/08/2011 Contrajazz
"Just wanted to let you know that Contrajazz were fabulous on Saturday. They were just perfect for our evening. The music was brilliant and their personalities fitted our party wonderfully. Please pass on my thanks to all the band for making our evening so memorable.
Best regards,
Pamela
"
Customer review by Pamela
12/09/2009 Contrajazz
"I just wanted to thank you, Vicky and the other band members for helping to make my party at Barley Hall in York on Saturday such a huge success! Everyone thought you played brilliantly and that you were very professional.
Vicky has a fabulous voice and the music was exactly what I wanted for the occasion and the venue. You helped create the perfect atmosphere to get everyone up and dancing, which was fantastic.
Your flexibility and ability to play requests is a real asset and reflects on the individual talents of the band members and your abiliy to work together so well. I would second a comment from one of your earlier reviews in that I was really relieved and so lucky that a band I had just picked off the internet turned out to be so professional, pleasant and frankly exactly what I wanted. I can't thank you enough and I'm so pleased I found you.
All the best of luck for the future and thanks again for a fantastic evening!
Best wishes,
Christel"
Customer review by Christel Hetherington
15/08/2009 Contrajazz
"Reference refers to the Contrajazz 4 piece Sinatra Tribute
Hi Andy
Thanks so much for your email. I'm glad you all enjoyed playing at the party. We all had a great time and I have had so much feedback about how everyone loved the music. It was so relaxing to have you playing because the music just flowed and I could tell everyone was really happy listenng. I could listen to you all for hours.
I thought you played to my requests really well. I have recommended you to a colleague at work who is getting married next year so keep your fingers crossed. I was really relieved that a band I had just picked off the internet turned out to be so professional, pleasant and frankly exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much and good luck for the future, you're all fab!
Best Wishes,
Louise
"
Customer review by Louise Roberts
04/07/2009 Contrajazz
""You were absolutely spot on, you hit just the right place for this wedding, everyone was dancing all night- brilliant! If you give me 6 business cards, we can definitely get you some work up in Allendale."
Wedding Reception, Tan Hill Inn, North Yorkshire."
Customer review by Ray Collins
22/06/2009 Contrajazz
""What a range of music you play! It is incredibly varried yet has quality running through each piece!"
Wedding Reception, Tall Trees Hotel, Yarn."
Customer review by Elizabeth Mottram
22/05/2009 Contrajazz
""Thankyou so much for bringing your trio to play for our reception- the music was absolutely perfect and gave just the right atmosphere for the afternoon, I heard at least four or five comments from other guests complimenting the choice of music. You played all of my requests too, which I was really pleased about. Altogether you were excellent and we would reccomend you to anyone."
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Customer review by Louise Simmons
24/04/2009 Contrajazz
""Love the sound of your band, very authentic, yet fresh at the same time!"
Richmond Station Resturant, Richmond."
Customer review by Alisdair Fraser
10/02/2009 Contrajazz
""On behalf of everyone at the station, I would like to thank you all for giving your time to provide such wonderful entertainment on sunday. The music sounded fantastic and was appreciated by all who were there."
Community Development Trustee, Richmond Station, Richmond. "
Customer review by Kathryn Guy
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