Jazz Bands, Variety Acts and Something Special

The music of Más Y Más is an irresistible meeting of Latino, Flamenco and Afro-Cuban influences woven together by driving dance rhythms and rich vocal harmonies. The band use acoustic instruments playing them with such passion and skill that the result is electrifying. The music of Más Y Más is joyful, original, contemporary and fresh with a timeless, enduring appeal. With a compellingly pure and unique sound, the songs and soaring harmonies raise the temperature wherever they play. Formed in the Autumn of 1995, these three experienced and well respected musicians have played to enthusiastic audiences in a variety of venues. Energetic and capable in any situation, from stately home house parties to heaving dance halls and World Music festivals. Prices available on request. For more details please visit www.masymas.co.uk

The Top Chaps are a crazy Sax Player and a Ukulele/Guitar Player performing Swing and Jazz as well as more recent material in the style of the 1930’s/40’s. They specialise in entertaining as guests arrive at weddings or corporate events by wandering and interacting with your party. They are also ideal for street performances or events such as Garden Parties, Graduations and festivals. Past clients include Madamme Tussauds, House of Fraser and York Racecourse. Dressed in 1940’s suits or tuxedo’s these boys really are top chaps! Prices available on request. For further details visit www.myspace.com/thetopchaps

The best pop, rock & more, with a twist - they play it all on 2 ukuleles! Nothing is out of bounds for the Re-entrants, whether it be classic Bowie or Britney Spears, Motorhead or Madonna. The Re-entrants somehow manage to get in all the hooks, riffs, solos and vocal harmonies without any backing tracks or fancy tricks - nothing but two voices and two ukuleles.
Price Guide £300 (excluding Xmas & New Year)

Brookside Jazz have been creating unique innovative jazz in and around Derby since 1976. Happy and infectious music tailormade for you. The best in jazz and dance music from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. They can adapt to suit your event - from 3 up to 8 band members to suit your taste. From discreet background music while you dine to a full 8 piece party band for your wedding reception or anniversary party. Excellent musical entertainment at affordable prices from £450. ’The Aces Of Rhythm’ are also available from this stable of excellent musicians providing Jazz and Popular Music for weddings, parties, dances & corporate events. Prices to suit all budgets.

Bernie - Magic at your fingertips. Bernie specialises in close up magic but beyond that, entertaining people. He will mix with your guests encouraging them to smile, laugh, gasp with astonishment and have a great time! Bernie is a professional close up magician who has worked with many celebrities such as Zoe Ball, Frank Bruno, Barry McGuigan and Paul Daniels. Bernie is part of the Manchester Utd hospitality team, but more importantly, he has made countless wedding celebrations extra special. In fact "Bernie’s great!" Chris Moyles BBC Radio1. For more details please visit www.magicatyourfingertips.co.uk

‘Energetic, Uplifting, Stylish, Inspiring’ are just some of the expressions used to describe Lashae. A hugely talented, professional singer and performer, specialising in Soul, Funk, Disco & Jazz. She moves effortlessly from beautiful ballads like Alicia Keys ‘Empire States’ to powerful floor filling numbers like Jocelyn Browns ‘Somebody Else’s Guy’. Lashae takes you on a musical journey, revisiting the covers of Aretha Franklin, Sister Sledge, Rose Royce, Diana Ross, & Thelma Houston, to name a just a few. Lashae is available to hire as a solo entertainer or with her live 5 piece professional band. The option to have a professional DJ to play in-between sets and to complete the evening’s entertainment is also available. Prices and further details are available on request. 

Splendidly spiffing musical fun and frolics from four very individual and talented   entertainers unequalled in their field. The Casablanca Steps recreate the authentic   musical ambience of the 1920's & 30's, when the "Charleston" was all the rage and   the swells were "Putting On The   Ritz". Not only are they extremely talented musically, but they also incorporate in their performance madcap musical stunts that  include Juggling the Classics, Hats Off and their tribute Boyzone dance routine, 42nd St. that are guaranteed to be the highlight of any occasion. They have performed for Royalty, have appeared on over 30 TV shows worldwide and are a totally unique act who’s  authentic three part vocal harmonies, combined with a quintessentially English visual element of serious "tongue in cheek" humour make them a must for any festival, corporate event or private party. “ A rib-ticklingly toe tapping bunch of thoroughly decent chaps”- Sir Alan Ayckbourn "The most unique & hilariously entertaining act I have seen for many, many years,and incredible musicians too” CBS News. “They went down very well” - ( Chief Purser - Titanic). Prices available on request. To see more of these fine chaps visit www.thecasablancasteps.co.uk

Anyone for Jazz? This is North Derbyshire and South Yorkshire's premier jazz act.
The Southside Jazz Band is a professional five/six piece band available for hire to play at weddings, corporate events, private functions, formal concerts and parties. They perform all varieties of jazz from early New Orleans, through to Traditional and the Blues, and on to Mainstream. If it’s dancing you want then they provide music for everything from ballroom to jiving, jitterbugging to barn dancing, Rock and Roll to electric blues! All members of the band have decades of experience in the music industry, which means audiences get hot jazz entertainment at its professional best!
They offer a great variety of music and give their customers superb value for money.
Also available as a two piece cocktail lounge act or a full seventeen piece big band.
Price guide, 5 piece from £500, 6 piece from £600. To see and hear more please visit www.southsidejazz.co.uk

Originally from Paisley, near Glasgow, Hugh Stewart now resides in the East Midlands. Hugh has been a piper for ten years and is a  member of the Glasgow College of Piping. Hugh has performed at many Weddings and other events throughout the Midlands. If you require a professional musician playing the Bag Pipes at your event, then Hugh is man for you. Prices available on request.

If you are looking for a String Quartet for your wedding I will be pleased to put you in touch with reliable and experienced Midland based String Quartets who will create the perfect atmosphere for your special day. Extensive music choice to suit all tastes for your wedding or private function.

Koine are a smart, professional entertainment Piano and Bass duo who provide superb live entertainment and background music for a variety of events. Whether for a wedding, corporate or private function, their musical performances will truly add that special touch. Fly me to the moon, Three times a lady, Moon river, Wonderful tonight and Annies song are just a few examples of their extensive repertoire and all jazz sets are available. Prices available on request.

Paul Evans is rated as one of the finest flamenco guitarists in the UK. Paul has performed at many events & is very popular at restaurants & wedding banquets. Also available with female flamenco dancers. Price Guide £150 to £300

Little Giants are a grown-up band, for grown-up people and are one of the best bands on the circuit today. They are different, entertaining and very professional. This five piece band perform a unique combination of funk, soul, country and rock. Prices available on request.

Alan Thomas is a classical guitarist who is hailed by critics for his "masterly virtuosity, exceptional expressiveness, and a unique and inimitable style", Alan Thomas’ performing activities range from solo recitals at major festivals and concert series throughout the world to concerts with some of Europe’s finest chamber ensembles, film sessions and providing beautiful music for weddings and functions. In addition to his concert activities, Alan also enjoys providing music for weddings, corporate and private functions, exhibitions and promotions. His recent engagements have included performances at Belvoir Castle, the National Portrait Gallery, the Old Trafford Platinum Suite and Terence Conran’s Bluebird on the Kings Road in Chelsea, and wedding venues throughout Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. With a mixture of light classics, Spanish music, jazz standards and pop song arrangements, Alan can add an extra touch of class to any social or business occasion. Prices from £200. Listen to Alan at  www.guitarclassics.co.uk

Jigery Folkery are a good time party band with a strong Celtic influence. They can either cater for a general sing-along, or do a more Irish evening with all the old "whiskey in the Jar" type favourites, including plenty of dance jigs and reels. This talented four piece band consists of top musicians playing a variety of instruments with great vocals too. Live entertainment at its best! For more information please visit www.jigeryfolkery.moonfruit.com