 Adrian
Keeling band |
smooth cocktail swing vocals
(Sinatra/Bennett) with duo, trio or quartet backing |
a huge repertoire including
the crooners like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin. But the great thing
about Adrian is his ability to also perform more modern numbers
by singers such as: The Blues Brothers, Joe Cocker, Louis Prima,
Ricky Martin, Chuck Berry, and many more for dance afterwards -
more....
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| Adrian
Swings |
solo swing vocalist
with sophisticated backing tracks |
Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darrin, including
modern arrangements as performed by Michael Buble
Adrian is backed by top quality professional backing tracks with
musical arrangements identical to the original acts. more...
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| Ambiance |
string quartet, trio, duo, can
also add singer |
Bring a rich, harmonious background to a
dinner or reception so that guests can easily talk while enjoying
the music.
* Delight listeners with the zest and toe-tapping energy of jazz
arrangements.”-more....
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| All
That Jazz |
sophisticated jazz combos, duo, trio,
quartet. with or without vocals |
Pete McGregor Auckland jazz bassist
leads jazz bands from duo to quartet. The bands all play a wide
variety of jazz styles and are ideally suited as sophisticated background
for events
|
| Bel
Bossa Trio |
Brazillian vocalist with guitar backing |
features the enchanting voice of Juliana
Areias from Brazil singing the best of Brazilian songs and fine
selections from all over the world accompanied by a blend of a jazzy
guitar sound with an underlying fingerstyle bossa nova groove. more....
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| Blueberry
Jam |
bluegrass country trio |
Duelling Banjos, Blue Moon of Kentucky plus
all your other bluegrass favourites. Fiddle, banjo and guitar (bass
for a four piece band). Beverley Hillbillies, Brother Where Art
Thou? Yee haw! more....
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| Blues
Toulouse |
quirky bluesy originals and covers |
Mitch Golner is a singer/ songwriter, front
man, vocalist, guitarist, drummer and producer.
He brings his international experience to a wide range of music
including his startling original material. more....
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| BMW |
Jazz equivalent of a String Quartet (instrumental) |
Swinging, Bright, Light jazz and
easy listening- all instrumental group with unique sound
of vibes - more...
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| Brian
Smith |
tenor sax solo or as jazz trio |
Brian is available solo
when you require a smooth sophisticated background sound,
or
The Brian Smith Trio
Tenor Sax, Bass, and keyboards - more...
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| Briar
Ross |
Torchy Jazz Singer
WAIHEKE ISLAND |
Briar has a fine voice and is the master
of the sultry ballad
This "torchy" vocalist is usually accompanied
by piano (keyboard) and bass - more...
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| Brass
and Keys Unlimited |
Classical to baroque to jazz |
From classical to pop and baroque to jazz,
the BAKU covers all style periods and genres, featuring the finest
brass professionals and the expertise of virtuous accordian.- more...
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| Cachaca
Duo |
Violin and Guitar duo |
Cachaca Duo is a versatile violin
and guitar duo performing a range of latin jazz, folk and popular
classical music. Being compact and portable - more....
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| Caroline
Moon Jazz |
English trained stylish jazz vocalist
with various sized groups |
one dynamite singer from the City of Sails.
She is Caroline Lynn, an English woman who was simply fantastic
at the Jazz Festival when she sang at the Mount.” Winston
Watusi, The Weekend Sun 6/05 re: Montana Jazz Fest. Tauranga, 05
- more...
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Carolina
Moon World Music
|
world music sung in variety of languages |
a vibrant atmosphere with a wide selection
of original and traditional songs from around the world. From samba,
tango and bossa nova rhythms from Latin America, popular song from
France and Spain, Greece and the Celtic lands, and traditional song
of the Sephardim.- more...
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| Chris
Mason-Battley group |
contemporary jazz, world music, funk |
is a popular Auckland sax player and songwriter
who has enjoyed enormous success particularly with his world music
internet MP3 sales (second most popular jazz artist) - more....
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| Club
Manouche |
French themed background music
trio |
We are an acoustic guitar driven trio in
the "Manouche" style. Manouche? Well musically it's somewhere
between Gypsy and Jazz I suppose, but really it's untangible; something
you just can't put your finger on.
Please......
Listen to the MP3.........Look at the lovely Gypsy Pictures,which
one is the Bass player? - more...
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| Cool
Wave |
New world equivalent of a string quartet
(instrumental) |
From Broadway to Bossa Nova, not too loud
but not too soft, no intrusive vocals - compact - fits in most anywhere!-more...
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| Damon
Winter |
solo guitarist- classical,
jazz, pop, flamenco, traditional styles |
He begins to play when your first
guests arrive and commences the processional music when you, the
bride, approach the altar. He will play during readings as required,
and always during the signing of the register. Your wedding ends
with joyous recessional music.-more.... |
| Daniel
Jacobson |
a fusion of jazz and Irish instrumental
music |
Daniel studied full time for a Jazz Diploma
at Newpark Music Centre in Dublin. Since then he has played with
many top Irish jazz musicians, inc. Sean Carpio (drums) and Greg
Felton (piano), and internationally recognized Australian sax giant
Jamie Ohleurs. - more....
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| Daniel
Munro |
solo singer songwriter guitarist, originals
and covers |
Daniel's voice is pure, expressive and captivating,
complemented by crisp, sweet acoustic guitar lines in a contemporary
style to rival greats such as Cat Stevens, Don McLean and James
Taylor. - more...
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| Darktown
Strutters |
strolling dixie band |
The authentic sounds of the Golden Era of
Dixieland Jazz.
This hot little trio specialises in entertaining people with popular
Dixieland jazz standards (1920s, 1930s, 1940s) played on period
instruments. - more....
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| De
Vine Trio |
violin, guitar & bass very European
|
a trio made up of violin, guitar and acoustic
bass. (you can specify accordion instead of violin if desired
The music is European jazz in a style similar to the Stephane Grapelli
/ Django Reinhardt band. - more.....
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| Don
Brough |
solo pianist - classical, jazz,
pop, folk styles |
He plays at weddings, hotel venues, restaurants
and outdoor events. His repertoire consists of relaxing and easy
listening material, jazz standards, folk, pop and classical. - more....
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| Dragonfly |
acoustic style guitar and vocal
duo pop covers background to dance |
With just two guitars
and two incredible singers, Chris Reed and Sam Browne are Dragonfly.
soft background tunes
(Crowded House, Coldplay, U2) more....
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| Face
It |
a fusion of funk rock pop and jazz
for in your face background modern bar style theming |
describe their music as "in your face
background music"! Big fat electronic keyboard with funky bass
and drums form a basis for virtuoso saxophonist to solo over.
Rythms include a bit drum and bass, a bit reggae, some shuffle rock,
some blues and definitely some pop rock feel but all with overlay
of jazz sax. Think of the sounds of Candy Dulfer in Europe. - more....
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|
French Toast |
strolling European trio with vocals |
I first heard them strolling among the restaurant
diners at lunch at Auckland's Viaduct Basin. They would stand beside
a table and play then they would move next door to another table,
then outside to attract more customers in. Never intrusive, always
funny and light hearted with style. - more....
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| Graeme
Webb |
solo guitar with sequenced backing -
soft pop/rock jazz |
Here
he presents his solo option.
A combination of a variety of quality instruments, unusual arrangements
and discreet backing by sequenced bass and drums gives a full sound
as Graeme performs popular soft rock and light jazz for background
entertainment -
more ....
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| Graeme
Webb Trio |
jazz guitar trio |
was
a founder member/arranger of the well-known group Fondue Set featuring
Caitlin Smith.
Recently Graeme decided to
leave the comfort of that group and start his own trio performing
a mixture of standards and originals each with his unique arrangement
- more....
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| Grant
P. Chilcott |
crooner in the syle of Sinatra, Bennett
& Martin - solo or with band |
No matter what the
setting, the music of Grant Chilcott's ensembles are an integral
part of the scene. Again and again the genial leader has provided
his three to ten piece bands to lend harmony and grace to
the scene.
Since his early teenage years Grant has been learning the
songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin Tony Bennett and their contemporaries.
- more....
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|
Grete Fischer |
solo guitarist,
classical, popular and Latin American styles - with backing tracks
for full band sound |
playing a
wide range of songs: from classic evergreens to modern tunes - from
folk, swing, blues and jazz over bluegrass to pop and rock ... and
beyond - more....
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|
Harp and Voice
|
solo harp with vocals |
Set a romantic mood for your wedding with
instrumental music as your guests are arriving. A song or instrumental
piece of your choice for the bridal entrance, during the signing
of the register and at the end of your ceremony, then create a sublime
ambience with the addition of ethereal vocals at the reception.
-more...
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| Heartstrings |
Cello & Guitar romantic duo |
A rare & delightful
combination of Cello & Guitar. This dashing, & exotic looking,
young duo perform a varied repertoire of classical, Spanish style,
and romantic pieces. Plus melodies from musicals, folk favourites,
popular tunes, and originals.-more...
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| Hip
Flask |
funky blues and jazz trio featuring
Roger Manins |
Imagine
the sounds of a great hammond organ , crisp drums and, souring over
the top, one of New Zealand's and indeed Australasia's top saxophone
players. This is Hip Flask. -more...
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| Into
Blue |
guitar, double bass and some vocals for
unique sound |
a delightful combination of acoustic guitar
combined with double bass with some discreet backing by sequenced
percussion. The occasional vocal thrown in.-more...
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| Jazza
Latina |
latin jazz featuring flute, band available
with or without vocals |
A striking fresh instrumental
combination of flute, keyboards, double bass and drums performing
Latin American and jazz standards with verve and style. Outstanding
performances always from these top full time professional musicians.
Sax will sometimes intersperse with flute for variety
of sound.-more....
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| Jennifer
Zea |
Bossa Nova singer
with band |
Bossa Nova is the “Mellow Samba”
of Rio de Janeiro, as seen by a transforming perspective of the
50’s and 60’s: sophisticated, transparent music, it
was made to seduce.-more....
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| Julie
Mason Trio |
respected super smooth jazz vocalist/pianist
|
has appeared at several major Australian
jazz festivals, and played at exclusive jazz clubs in both Paris
(2005) and Berlin (2003). She has featured with the Auckland Philharmonia
in their Cisco jazz series, and entertained heads of world government
(including Bill Clinton) at the APEC World Leader’s Dinner
- more....
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| June
Hayes |
easy swing jazz vocals trio or quartet |
a charming lady and just loves to
sing! Be it Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McCrae,or Diana Krall, June
loves to sing you their songs to the arrangements of her husband
Barry Clewett-more....
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| Karen
Hunter |
from jazz standards to pop covers |
Karen often performs as a solo singer/guitarist
and is especially happy to interact with other musicians in duo,
trio or quartet settings. Karen performs a variety of jazz standards
and familiar pop covers interspersed with her own funky original
tunes where appropriate. The result is a delightful blend of bluesy
jazz/folk, with Karen mixing such standards as 'God Bless the Child'
and 'Body and Soul'-more....
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|
Kip Tipuna |
virtuoso guitarist/vocalist -jazz &
Latin |
Kip explores influences from acoustic jazz,
Latin, country, and the 'standards". His style of melody and bass
playing has developed from an amalgam of the styles of Manuel Gomez,
Earl Klugh, Joe Pass, Johnathan Butler, Chet Atkins, and more recently
Tommy Emmanuel-more....
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| Larry
Allison |
solo singer guitarist, country,
soft pop, ballads, folk |
Another
point of reference for Larry's music would be the FM radio station
"The Coast", which in Auckland can be found by tuning
your radio to 105.4. If you’re familiar with the diverse selection
of music provided by that station, then Larry could be described
as a “live 105.4 entertainer”.-more...
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| Lionel
Reekie |
solo piano accordionist/vocalist |
Ideal for:
corporate function, private party, wedding and setting themes for
Italian, French, German, Latin American or European themed
events. Also useful when there is no power at event -more...
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| Louise
Cole |
solo harp |
Harp music is ideal for a wedding ceremony
and as background music for a drinks party or corporate function.-more...
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| Malcolm
McCallum |
popular vocals |
performs
solo and backs himself on both keyboards and guitar with a drum
machine adding rhythm.
Strong vocals and a charming on stage personality make Malcolm popular
at restaurants and private functions. - more...
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| Michele
and Rossco |
Harmonizing duo with easy listening repertoire
covering all styles |
can also perform quiet background
vocals as a attractive background option for wedding reception dinner
or corporate event. This can be done either acoustically using guitar
or keyboard backing, or alternatively adding sequenced backing for
fuller band sound - more...
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| Mike
Murane |
swinging singer with trio
or quartet |
Mike has been featured regularly
at the Tauranga Jazz Festival, the Christchurch Jazz Festival, the
Auckland Jazz and Blues club and many gigs in and around Auckland.
Mike sings and swings with obvious enthusiasm and talent. His style
is very much that of the popular Michael Buble, with modern feel
arrangements of old standards - more...
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| Mike
Nisbet Trio |
strolling dixie band |
fun bubbly music. This band is one of the
best around with banjo, double bass and leader Mike Nisbet on Clarinet.
Requiring no power and very little space this band can fit in most
anywhere. In your lounge, on the deck, on the boat. Ideal for small
parties, fairs, outdoor weddings etc - more...
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| Mike
Walker |
outstanding solo piano or jazz combo
-can perform in most styles |
In addition
to his jazz performances Mike is also capable of performing in Rag
Time, Boogie Woogie, Rock a Billy, Rock 'n Roll, and Latin styles
and for this reason is in demand as a solo performer when a wide
variety of ages and interests are present.-more... |
| Miro's
Gypsy Strings |
authentic Roma European gypsy band |
Their authentic Roma style has a magical
quality much acclaimed wherever they play.
It is the same style which has been enjoyed across Europe, in cafes,
restaurants, on sidewalks, and often in the palaces of kings and
queens for hundreds of years. -more.....
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| Mojave |
Latin American music available as duo
or trio, with or without vocals |
repertoire covers a broad
range of styles, from Jazz to Brazilian Bossa Nova, the percussive
excitement of Salsa combined with tasty arrangements of favourite
jazz and lounge standards, as well as fresh new original music.-more....
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| National
Dixie |
5 piece traditional strolling dixieland
jazz band |
no Dixie band I have seen there compares
with this very polished, professional, and very authentic group.
They perform very tight well rehearsed arrangements of Dixie standards.
This is fun music that everyone enjoys. Ideal for race meetings,
sports events and outdoor events where a wandering band is well
suited. -more....
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| Napoli |
mandolin quartet Greek style |
dedicated players using mandolin, guitar,
Mandola, and Bouzouki to
perform a mixture of authentic ethnic gypsy tunes, international
café music, popular music from swing to jazz, light classical
music and easy listening.-more...
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| Nikau
Quartet |
Classical String Quartet |
From classics by Bach to classy
jazz, their versatility in setting a mood is sure to impress. Based
in West Auckland, the quartet offers a friendly and professional
service with great music, perfect for your wedding, event, or function.
- more...
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| Pete
McGregor Trio or quartet |
sophisticated jazz combo, with or without
vocals |
Auckland jazz bassist leads jazz bands
from duo to quintet. The bands all play a wide variety of jazz styles
and are ideally suited as sophisticated background for events
Pete's
combos take several forms depending on venue and client requirement.
-more....
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|
Phil Broadhurst Trio
or Quartet |
modern jazz |
one of New Zealand's best known Jazz Musicians.
For many he is the voice of New Zealand jazz through his jazz program
"The Art of Jazz"on Concert FM. Phil was recently awarded
a Queens Birthday honour for his services to Jazz.-more....
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| Preservation
Dixie |
strolling Dixieland trio |
This
Strolling Dixie band is fun music for Weddings, Picnics and Birthday
Parties.
Named after the famous Preservation Hall in New Orleans, this band
includes banjo, clarinet & bass. Everyone loves Dixie
Music - its heaps of fun and the band fits in almost anywhere
especially if there is no power supply!-more....
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| Rob
Royce |
solo guitarist |
His repertoire encompasses a wide
range of genres, including romantic classical airs, funky flamenco
dances, blues grooves, and acoustic guitar arrangements of classic
rock/pop songs. -more...
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| Robyn
Sutherland |
solo harpist |
Robyn can guide you through the process
of choosing the right music or you can leave the choices up to her.
Robyn can stay and entertain your guests as photos are being taken
and at the reception during dinner
|
| Rodger
Fox combo |
background jazz for cocktails |
New
Zealand’s foremost Jazz Trombonist, Big Band Leader, Jazz
Educator, Arranger and Producer.
In 2004 The
Rodger Fox Big Band celebrated 30 years of performing and promoting
New Zealand jazz - more....
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| Samsom
Nacey Haines |
jazz trio |
An intimate guitar/bass/drum jazz
trio featuring three of the country's premiere jazz artists. Playing
material ranging from arranged standards & upbeat Latin tunes
to lounge style background jazz – this stylish trio is perfect
for any event: -more....
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| Sasha
|
Spanish, classical and light popular
solo guitarist |
Sasha plays a huge
variety of pieces from many genres, Spanish, Classical, folk, 60’s
and 70’s popular tunes and originals -more...
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| Silverkeys
|
piano and flute classical duo |
Sarah Herbert (flute) and
Fleur Schultz (piano) play a wide selection of classical, romantic
and popular music. Both Sarah and Fleur are experienced musicians
and music teachers with specialist music degrees, and accommodate
a wide variety of styles. -more....
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| Starlight
String Quartet |
renown light classical group (instrumental)
|
one of New Zealand's most popular
classical/ easy listening ensembles.
They feature unique arrangements of popular, jazz, Asian
and Latin melodies in addition to well known classical pieces. Ideal
as background or feature -more....
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|
Tamlin |
authentic Celtic background |
a Celtic duo who can provide a variety of
Celtic music styles to cater for a wide range of performance requirements.-
more....
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| The
Owl and the Pussycat |
classical guitar duo |
Michelle and Paul play sister-guitars -
two handmade in the same batch by German luthier Michael Wichmann
in 2003. They perform an extensive repertoire across the spectrum
of classical music, from lute suites to 20th century popular Spanish
works, -more.....
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| Tracey
Collins |
solo accordion entertainer |
She provides entertainment at a
number of high profile public events such as the America’s
Cup Entertainment Centre during the racing in Auckland, plus other
functions such as the Ellerslie Flower Show, & the Devonport
Wine & Food Festival - more...
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Truda Chadwick |
Jazz and Blues |
Very bluesy, very soulful. She works hard
at her craft choosing unusual and often difficult tunes when performing
her jazz act. -more....
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| VoxNova |
Nuevo Flamenco Latin music |
The band consists of
five members who are devoted to providing a unique nuevo flamenco
sound, expertly performed on traditional acoustic instruments in
a contemporary style - best described as "Gipsy Kings meets
Buena Vista Social Club - more....
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| ZeJazz
|
20's 30's 40's style |
Ze Jazz perform hot jazz standards of the
20s, 30s & 40s (also Tangos, French music and an eclectic mixture
of well known tunes and songs from Beatles to Celtic.) more.....
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