Recommended Based in Derbyshire but travels UK wide
Performing the gorgeous songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday & Frank Sinatra, Karen's stunning sultry vocals provide a chic backdrop to any event. Friendly & professional trio with 6 years of experience - also available as duo, quartet & quintet. Prices: From £444 +
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"Sparkle Jazz was a perfect choice for the "day" music for our wedding.
They performed as guests arrived, through the ceremony and during our wedding breakfast. It was the "icing on the cake" to walk down the aisle to a live song, and we are very grateful that Karen was able to learn some special requests for us.
The duo are very professional and experienced and this was evident on the day, as their performances were of a high standard and everything went perfectly - as planned!!
Line up:Standard: Sparkle Jazz Trio - Voice, with Piano OR Guitar and Bass
*Smaller and larger lineups also available (please see booking options).
Highlights *Stunning vocals as part of jazz duo, trio, quartet & quintet *Professional singer with 6 years experience at prestigious venues *Performed as support act to Clare Teal Ian Shaw & Courtney Pine *Gorgeous jazz songs - Ella Fitzgerald; Billie Holiday; Frank Sinatra *Previous clients include World Snooker Betty’s Tea Rooms Mayfair’s Lansdowne Club and Mercedes Benz *Excellent value for money *Sound system available for large or small events *Happy to learn a special request *Can provide music in between sets *Friendly and professional service
The stunning vocals provided by Sparkle Jazz’s singer Karen are the perfect finishing touch to your event. Her highly experienced jazz duo, trio, quartet and quintet add style and sophistication to weddings, corporate & university events, black tie dinners and champagne receptions.
Based in Derby she has been singing professionally for 6 years, has studied with top jazz singer Anita Wardell and regularly works with a variety of excellent musicians. Recently she’s appeared at the World Snooker Championship Final Champagne Reception in Sheffield’s Winter Gardens, The Crucible Theatre, Betty’s Tea Rooms in York & Harrogate, Pizza Express and Center Parcs; as well as performing at weddings and corporate events at a whole host of prestigious venues across the country such as Carlton Towers, Greenwich Naval College, Mayfair’s Lansdowne Club, Thames boat cruise, Buxton Pavilion Gardens Conservatory and many premier city hotels and country house hotels.
She has performed as support act to top artistes such as Clare Teal, Ian Shaw & Courtney Pine at Gainsborough’s highly respected jazz venue The Sands and has appeared to large audiences at "Jazz in the Gardens" events at Sheffield’s Botanical Gardens and Derbyshire’s Renishaw Hall. Last summer she performed at Sheffield Cathedral alongside poet Ian McMillan as part of Sheffield's Arts & Music Festival.
Suitable for both intimate occasions/venues with a small number of guests and larger events & parties Sparkle Jazz are equally adaptable in providing an elegant background ambience or a swinging focal point to add that sparkle!
They have a large repertoire of jazz/swing standards and perform the sultry songs of the divas such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee as well as a sprinkling of contemporary numbers such as Leonard Cohen’s "Dance Me to the End of Love" and Van Morrison’s "Moondance". Karen’s voice is equally suited to exciting swinging tunes such as "I Get a Kick out Of You" and "Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love)", hot Latin rhythms such as "Sway" and "Nature Boy" and beautiful ballads such as "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and "Misty".
Their wealth of experience means they can complement the mood of your event with the perfect song choices in order to keep your guests delighted! They are happy to sing requests from their song list and can learn an additional special request FOC provided there is sufficient notice and it is suitable to perform with the musicians as booked.
Whether large or small Sparkle Jazz have a suitable sound system for your event and static stage lighting as required. Music can be provided in between sets via an iPod or cd player.
Sparkle Jazz dress to impress and always appear glamorous and in keeping with your event be it in evening dress and black tie smart or casual.
Sparkle Jazz's Set List / Repertoire
Uptempo Ain’t Misbehavin All of Me Anything Goes Autumn Leaves Black Coffee Caravan Cheek to Cheek Dance Me to the End of Love Don’t Get Around Much Anymore East of the Sun Fly Me to the Moon I Can’t Give You Anything But Love I Get a Kick Out Of You I Love Being Here With You It Had To Be You Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall In Love) Let’s Fall In Love Love for Sale Love Me or Leave Me Lullaby of Birdland Mack the Knife Mean To Me Moondance My Baby Just Cares For Me Our Love Is Here To Stay Peel Me a Grape Recipe for Love Stella by Starlight Summertime That Old Feeling The Way You Look Tonight They Can’t Take That Away From Me You Do Something to Me
Slow As Time Goes By At Last Bewitched Blue Moon Born To Be Blue Can’t Help Lovin Dat Man of Mine Cry Me a River Don’t Explain Dream a Little Dream Easy Living Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You Georgia on My Mind God Bless the Child It’s Alright with Me Misty Moon River My Funny Valentine Night and Day Somewhere Over the Rainbow Stardust Tenderly The Very Thought Of You These Foolish Things What a Difference a Day Makes Latin Besame Mucho (Spanish) Corcovado Manha de Carnaval (Portuguese) Nature Boy Sway The Girl from Ipanema (Portuguese/English) The Shadow of Your Smile
NEW! Christmas Repertoire Santa Baby Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer Santa Claus is Coming to Town Jingle Bells Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Frosty the Snowman I'm Writing a Letter to Santa Winter Wonderland Santa Claus Got Stuck (in my Chimney) I'll be Home for Christmas Deck the Halls The Christmas Song In the Bleak Midwinter White Christmas Silent Night Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas Coventry Carol It Came upon a Midnight Clear O Little Town of Bethlehem When a Child is Born
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Customer reviews for Sparkle Jazz
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09/09/2009 Sparkle Jazz
"Sparkle Jazz was a perfect choice for the "day" music for our wedding.
They performed as guests arrived, through the ceremony and during our wedding breakfast. It was the "icing on the cake" to walk down the aisle to a live song, and we are very grateful that Karen was able to learn some special requests for us.
The duo are very professional and experienced and this was evident on the day, as their performances were of a high standard and everything went perfectly - as planned!!
Thank you.
Wedding, Carlton Towers, Yorkshire"
Customer review by Lindsay & Tim,
08/09/2009 Sparkle Jazz
"Thanks to you and your band, you added class and atmosphere to today's event, enjoyed by all.
Thames boat trip corporate event, London "
Customer review by Peter Winders, Marketing Director, EEA Fund Management
07/09/2009 Sparkle Jazz
"Sparkle Jazz Duo are warm, friendly and professional. They provided delightful entertainment to suit a wide spectrum of guests at our outdoor wedding. Their sound is effortless talent. We strongly recommend.
Wedding, Cressbrook Hall, Derbyshire "
Customer review by Rebecca Bromley Woods
07/09/2009 Sparkle Jazz
"Thank you very much for your excellent contribution to our 2009 Final Shows.
It goes without saying that your presence added to the success of the event. We would be delighted if you could come back again next year.
Final Shows, Batley School of Art & Design"
Customer review by Angela Hodgson, Deputy Head of Batley School of Art & Design
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