Con Alma Duo
A talented and sophisticated saxophone and double bass duo from London, with a diverse repertoire from subtle background music to lively uptempo swing. With the option to expand to a trio or quartet, Con Alma are a great choice for any type of event.
From £941
Price based on 2 members performing 2 x 45 minute sets
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Videos
Moon River / Henry Mancini
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) / Duke Ellington
Tea For Two / Count Basie & Ella Fitzgerald
Set List / Repertoire
A Foggy Day
Aint Misbehavin
Aint No Sunshine
Alice In Wonderland
All The Things You Are
All Of Me
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Berkley Square
Beyond The Sea
Blue Train
Blue Moon
Billie's Bounce
Blue Monk
Body And Soul
Bouncin' With Bud
Cry Me A River
Come Fly With Me
Detour Ahead
Devil May Care
Dolphin Dance
Dream A Little Dream
Embraceable You
Every Time We Say Goodbye
Fly Me To The Moon
Footprints
Fever
Four On Six
Freddie Freeloader
Georgia
Get Happy
Girl From Ipanema
Green Dolphin Street
Harlem Nocturne
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Loves You Porgy
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Got Rhythm
I Only Have Eyes For You
It Don't Mean A Thing
I've Got The World On A String
I Hadn't Anyone Till You
I've Got A Crush On You
I've Got You Under My Skin
I've Never Been In Love Before
I Could Write A Book
It Had To Be You
In A Sentimental Mood
Jordu
Let There Be Love
Let's Call The Whole Thing Off
Let's Fall In Love
Lonnie's Lament
Love For Sale
Lullaby Of Birdland
Misty
My Funny Valentine
My One And Only Love
Makin Whoopee
Moanin'
My Favourite Things
Naima
Night And Day
The Nearness Of You
On The Sunny Side Of The
Street
One By One
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Pure Imagination
Round Midnight
Satin Doll
Someday My Prince Will Come
Summertime
So What?
Stardust
Smile
Skylark
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
The Song Is You
The Nearness Of You
The Lady Is A Tramp
Take Five
Take The A Train
The Glory Of Love
The Days Of Wine And Roses
The Way You Look Tonight
They Cant Take That Away
From Me
There Will Never Be Another
You
What A Difference A Day Made
What A Wonderful World
What Is This Thing Called Love?
When I Fall In Love
When You Wish Upon A Star
Wave
Well You Needn't
Watermelon Man
You Make Me Feel So Young
Full Biography
Highlights
* High quality, sophisticated jazz from reliable, professional musicians
* Flexible booking options available to suit your event
* Varied repertoire ranging from subtle background music to lively uptempo swing
Con Alma are a talented saxophone and double bass duo who have a wealth of experience playing at private and corporate functions, weddings, parties and concerts in the UK and further afield. This swinging and soulful duo play with a warm, mellow sound to create a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere.
Alex and Ashley are both regularly active on the UK jazz scene. Between them, they have performed at numerous venues in the UK and abroad, including Ronnie Scott's, The Purcell Room (Southbank Centre), 606 Club, Brooklyn Bowl, Cambridge Modern Jazz Club, Giardini La Mortella (Ischia), Budapest Jazz Club and Jazz Club de Tunis.
Their musical and logistical flexibility means they are consistently popular with clients, as they are compact and portable but still engaging and entertaining. Con Alma offers a range of options to suit various occasions and budgets, all of which are delivered to the very highest standard. The repertoire and styles range from background music for dinner and drinks receptions to uptempo swing and lively funk.
Booking options:
The band can be augmented by vocals, keyboard, guitar, or drums to form a trio or a quartet.
Please note: In the unlikely event, due to availability or illness, a deputy bass musician of a high professional standard may sometimes be used.
Previous clients include:
Boots UK
Emmanuel College, Cambridge
The Lansdowne Club
The London Women's Clinic
The National Film and Television School
The Incorporated Society of Musicians
The Royal Automobile Club
Sodexho
Con Alma Duo Customer Reviews
In the top 25% of most reviewed Jazz Bands.
26 Customer Reviews
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Excellent, excellent music.
Kylash R booked Con Alma Duo for their event
“Excellent, excellent music, and a very professional duo. Organisation was a breeze, and they were very flexible and communicative in ensuring that they provided exactly the service we were looking for. Highly recommended.”
I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Con Alma Duo.
Elaine B booked Con Alma Duo for their event
“The duo provided excellent jazz accompaniment to my husbands private dining 40th birthday party. Con Alma Duo were professional and prompt with all correspondence, reliable and timely. The duo tailored their music to compliment the venue and setting perfectly. I would have no hesitation in highl...” Read more
Thank you for playing for our party on Saturday, it was really great to have you...
Sarah B booked Con Alma Duo for their event
“Thank you for playing for our party on Saturday, it was really great to have you and really gave a great vibe to the evening!”
Many thanks for the fantastic music you provided for our anniversary party. We ...
Emma E booked Con Alma Duo for their event
“Many thanks for the fantastic music you provided for our anniversary party. We certainly loved it and my husband is very depressed at quite how much more practice he needs to put in to become a better saxophonist!”
Professional and efficient and the music was perfect.
Sharron F booked Con Alma Duo for their event
“Alex and the band were the icing on the cake for our wedding. They were fantastic to deal with, professional and efficient. The music was perfect and several of our guests mentioned the band in the letters of thanks that we received. I look forward to having another party where we can have them ...” Read more
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Lineup
Default lineup: 2 members
Duo: Saxophone & Double Bass
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