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Jazz
Uptempo Entertainment International provides Jazz music for corporate events, weddings, parties, conferences, restaurants, hotels etc.events. We work within your budget to supply you with the perfect jazz combination.
* Please note the listings below are only a selection of our large database. Please phone or email our offices for further options *
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Jenny Biddle | |
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Accomplished and well-seasoned, Jenny Biddle is one of the most versatile songwriters of her time. With her blistering guitar excursions and heartfelt touch to the piano, the songstress combines her jaw-dropping skills with her fruitful ear for melody, and humble, straight-to-the-core lyrics. Topping it off with her infectious, soulful voice, Jenny offers a vivacious performance that captivates her audience, whether it be beautiful non-nonsense folk, down and dirty blues grooves, rockin’ piano riffs, or an intimate moment of reflection.
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Julia Sings Jazz | |
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Julia Messenger is a singer-songwriter and jazz vocalist based in Melbourne. She performs in all kinds of musical settings - and is enthralled in this instance to hook up with one of Australia's leading Jazz Pianists Sam Keever's (Kate Cebarano, Katie Noonan, VInce Jones). Together this vocal/piano jazz duo perform jazz standards combined with torch songs/ballads. The duo is easily extendable to a trio with double bass and are also happy to add a drummer and horn player when required. Julia’s voice has been likened to such artists as: “Sade, Dido, Norah Jones, Ursula Rucker, Lisa Gerrard, Annie Lennox, Shirley Bassey, Sinead O’Connor and Donna Summer” - although given the diversity of these artists, her style is her own. Her vocals have been called “sultry, sexy, superb, stunning, sweet, scorching, intense, dizzying, cream, aromatic, bewitching, exotic, exceptional, luxurious….”
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Sarah Maclaine | |
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Is passionate about music & creative expression. Many singers just sing. Sarah lives each song & constantly delights audiences with her rich, velvety voice & it's beautiful tone. She has a fantastic vocal range & does wonderful interpretations of songs. If you happen upon one of her performances you feel drawn in. Sarah moves with ease from jazz to pop, blues to R&B, disco to Latin. You name it; she does it! Everything from Maroon 5 to Missy Higgins, Ella Fitzgerald to Elvis Costello, Diana Krall to Dusty Springfield.
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Andy Pobjoy | |
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Combines the elegance of jazz classics with the fun & energy of party hits, making him the perfect choice of your wedding. The secret to Andy's success is his versatility & breadth as a performer. Everything from the mellow sounds of the soprano sax to the sultry sounds of Sinatra & Buble, to the all-out wacky fun of your favourite retro party hits . Andy has it all covered.
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Night & Day | |
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Night & Day (named after the famous Cole Porter standard) is a Melbourne based jazz trio featuring a delightful female vocalist accompanied with Saxophone and Guitar. They are perfect for setting the mood at any occasion whether that be a wedding ceremony or reception, corporate function or playing by the bar in a club. The groups repertoire features jazz standards from the 1920s through to the 1960s including songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billy Holiday and Ray Charles to name a few.
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Pete Mitchell | |
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Also view: Sugar Blue and Night & Day ( Pete's trio & band )
Pete is a Melbourne based saxophonist (alto/baritone/tenor/soprano) who has been performing professionally with various ensembles around town for the last 13 years. A while ago his group “PETE MITCHELL QUARTET” released their debut CD “QUIRKY” through move records, which is available Australia wide at good record stores and has received positive airplay and reviews.
Apart from performing his original material at Jazz Clubs such as Bennetts Lane and Dizzys Jazz Bar, he plays a wide variety of jazz standards and popular music at many weddings, corporate functions, tafe's / university's, clubs / pubs, shopping centres (roving acoustic) and product launches etc. Styles range from modern jazz, funky acid jazz, swing, bossa nova, latin, ballads etc.
Pete works in Duo / Trio / Quartet / Quintet settings and can add vocals too if required
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Sugar Blue | |
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Smooth soulful vocals, bluesy guitar, jazz inspired sensuous sax, the warm tone of double bass combined with the precise percussiveness of the drums. SUGAR BLUE is a Melbourne based band appropriate for performances at weddings, corporate functions, parties, clubs, pubs and festivals etc. Their vast musical styles ranging from jazz, swing, ballads, blues, funk, soul, pop, reggae and rock adds atmosphere to each and every event.
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Total Fire Band | |
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The Total Fire Band has been entertaining Victorians (and Melburnians in particular) since 1990, at birthdays, fetes, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and wakes, in theatres, restaurants, pubs, clubs, private homes, halls, shopping centres, trams, trains, in the open air - even the Melbourne Aquarium.
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B# Big Band | |
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A Big Band that really swings. B# Big Band will have your crowd up and dancing in no time.
This amazing Big Band was established by Henry K in 2003 and they have since been discovered by a legion of jazz, swing and dance fans all around Melbourne. B# Big Band is a dance band, a lounge band and a functions band.
The B# Big Band guarantees to get toes a-tapping and hearts a-pounding. The finest Jazz Big Band Melbourne has to offer!
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Combo Bombo | |
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Combo Bombo is a versatile, sophisticated jazz ensemble. The members are talented, young, vibrant musicians who are passionate about performing. They are willing to meet the needs of their clients and are flexible and dynamic in order to accommodate requirements, with the group ranging in size from 3 to 5 performers, with or without vocals. Our combined performance experience leads to a professional and highly entertaining event.
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Robert Taylor | |
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Here’s a little snippet about me: I play the classics with a hint of a cool sophisticated lounge feel. I love that soft classic romantic jazz and a twist of foot tapping Sinatra style that will have you swaying, swinging and clicking your fingers.
My shows include tasteful subtle real instrument backings that make my performance as full as a solo artist could ever wish to be. I can play a beautiful background dinner show that will make you want to dance when the formalities are through. Some of the venues that I’ve worked in include: Lazaars, Hyatt on Collins, Flemington Race Course, The Portsea Hotel, Alberg - Mount Buller, Montsalvat, the Golf Club reception set and many more Wedding Venues such as the Lyrebird Lodge.
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Sally Street | |
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Described by the Australian press as the "It Girl" of the Sydney jazz scene, Sally's shows are jam-packed with saucy jazz, blues and latin songs straight from 'Naughty Land'. Sally is a sassy jazz chanteuse with a voice that's seductive and playful and she has been wowing audiences across the globe with her riotous performances. Think Peggy Lee, Eartha Kitt, with a touch of Marilyn and Blossom Dearie!
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Gentlemens Swing Club | |
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The GSC is a traditional New York style jazz group that embarks upon a musical journey of classic jazz tunes with familiar melodies – Misty, Moon river, Fly me to the moon, Girl from Ipanema & Somewhere over the rainbow are just a few to mention. This fabulous ensemble is lead by the gentleman himself Mr. Robert Severini, a name well know to the Jazz arts and musical community. Robs theory is a very simple one when it comes to the GSC…. ‘get back to basics’ he says, ‘and enjoy the melody of these great classics’.
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