For timeless, smooth classics with melody and meaning with a jazzy vibe, book Smooth Duo dinner music specialists. We are the perfect backdrop for guest arrival drinks & canapes. Just the right accompaniment to a range of events, from awards dinners to weddings and from hotels and restaurants to business functions and cocktail bars.
For timeless, smooth classics with melody and meaning and a jazzy vibe, book Smooth Duo, the perfect accompaniment to a range of events, from black tie & awards dinners and from hotels and restaurants to business functions and cocktail bars.
We’re more than just a duo, with our alto sax, jazzy organ/vibes/piano keyboard, latin percussion, blues harmonica and, of course, Andy's famous bongo drums. Ours is a unique sound that’s been described as having the ingredients of a smooth, mellow cocktail of music. Add in Susie’s soothing, rich contralto voice that’s been compared to Sade, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald and Cleo Laine, among others, and you’re in for a memorable, chilled and relaxing night with a great atmosphere.
With our carefully selected sound levels to suit any event or venue, you’ll be able to hear yourself speak,. And our setlist is tried & tested to include smooth classic songs to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. Cool standards that have passed the test of time, blended with a selection of 80's classic songs given our smooth treatment.
We have long experience working with and playing alongside some of the greats. We have several times been opening act for the Royal London Philharmonic Concert Orchestra during their 'music of James Bond' evenings. Our chilled music is perfect for recreating the music of the Casino lounge. We have also been the opening act for a whole host of stars including Jimmy, Merrill & Jay of The Osmonds, Lulu, Strictly Come Dancing Band singer Lance Ellington, Anton & Erin & Len Goodman, Billy Ocean, Russell Watson, Darren Day, Joe Longthorne, Toyah, Jason Donovan, and the legendary Ken Dodd. We have also toured twice with the National Symphony Orchestra.
We played live for the cast of BBC's Dr Who at the producer's birthday party. Smooth Duo were selected by ITV to play at the aftershow party for their 50th Anniversary live episode of the iconic Coronation Street in the historic Granada TV studios. We have also played for ITV's Emmerdale cast & crew at their private events.
You can rely on us for a professional and passionate performance, every time.
BOOKING ENQUIRY
FAQ
Simply give us a call or send us an email and we’ll chat through what you need and negotiate a fee. There are also a few technical requirements and some small print to look at before booking, which you can find here on our T&Cs page
Our fee varies depending on whether your event is local or if we have to travel as we do have to account for travelling time and fuel costs in our fee. We will also look at a discount for local and recurring events, so it’s best to chat to us first and then we can give you a firm price for your event.
Between us, we have years of professional experience in panto, musical theatre, performing in Grease, West Side Story and Chicago, TV acting, appearing in Emmerdale, Doctor Who and Playing the Field, playing in bands, with Royal Philharmonic and National Symphony Orchestras, working as supporting acts, and playing regular sets in well-known hotels and bars, including playing for Coronation Street’s 50th Anniversary bash, supporting Ken Dodd, Lulu, The Osmond Brothers, Billy Ocean, Russell Watson, and working with the Strictly Come Dancing Band singer, Lance Ellington.
We’re a professional, hard-working duo and we take great pride in being on time and pouring all of our passion into every event we are part of.
We tailor our act to your event, playing to suit you. We are flexible with timings and usually play two 45-minute sets or three 30-minute sets, but we’re happy to talk about what you need. Just get in touch!
Yes, absolutely! We always arrive at the venue at least two hours before the start of the event to give us plenty of time to set up our equipment and instruments. We also perform a sound check and make sure the quality of the sound and the levels are perfect for your event. And of course, we clear our equipment away afterwards.