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JAZZ BAND

Hotel Jazz

Add atmosphere and ambience to your restaurant or lounge, with the cool and relaxed jazz tones of Smooth Duo.

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DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS WITH SENSATIONAL SOFT JAZZ

Hotel Jazz

Smooth Duo’s relaxing blend of cocktail jazz, eighties songs with a jazzy vibe, and tunes from the Great American Songbook makes great background music for any hotel event, from dinners, parties and drinks receptions to your corporate clients’ networking events, black-tie dinners, funeral teas/life celebrations and business awards. We can play to suit your events and usually play either two 45-minute sets or three 30-minute sets of easy listening music, depending on what will work for you, or we can tailor the length of our sets to suit.

Enhance your guests’ experience with entertainment that complements your events rather than overwhelms them, with carefully planned low volume settings so your guests can easily chat while still enjoying the music.

Smooth Duo is available for either one-off events or regular bookings.

BOOKING ENQUIRY
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What Our Customers Say...

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Catherine Graves

I have known Smooth Duo for over 20 years-they performed at my wedding and they never fail to deliver. Their act and professionalism is first class and the music and Susie's singing make for an enchanting smooth jazz experience. I would 100% recommend them for weddings, parties etc. where sophistication and a touch of class come as standard.

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Dawn Cragg MBE

Really, really love the music from Susie & Andy - very talented pair. Smooth by name, smooth by nature!! Would definitely recommend them.

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Lynda Holmes

We've had the absolute pleasure of enjoying smooth Duo on several occasions. Made our experience memorable with a voice like silk and fabulous music ? won't hesitate to go and see them again. If you get chance to go, just do it you won't be disappointed. ♥️

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Les Penlington

First heard them at Warners- magical! Instant fans. Followed them when we could .They got better each time !!

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John Cooper

Smooth Duo played at our wedding, everyone loved them, they were perfect and I can highly recommend them.

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Christine Dickinson

What amazingly talented artists Smooth Duo are. Professional, versatile and smooth, as the name suggests. I would highly recommend them for weddings and events where you would like to create a warm and unobtrusive atmosphere.

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Christian Cowlin

These guys are simply the best . Absolutely amazing talent for any occasion and a multitude of instruments and percussion .

Daniel Kent

Manager Designate, Warner Leisure Hotels

Having worked with Susie and Andy (Smooth Duo) at several Warner Hotel properties including Thoresby Hall (Grade II Listed) and Littlecote House (Grade I Listed), they have always been respectful and appropriate to the venues they have played and I am happy to recommend them.

Jonny Ryley

Entertainment Manager, Warner Leisure Hotels

I have had the pleasure of working with ‘Smooth Duo’ on many occasions in my position of Entertainment Manager at the historic houses Thoresby Hall and Nidd Hall for Warner Leisure hotels.

Wherever they were performing, be that in the Great Hall, Theatre or one of the many lounges they always adjusted to the style of the venue and temperament of the audience.
They are incredibly easy going and great to work with and I know other Entertainment Managers of whom have also had the same pleasure.

I would highly recommend Smooth Duo for any engagement or event.

Simon Henry

Susie and Andy of Smooth Duo played for us at our wedding at Derby Museum of Making and for our art exhibition VIP evening at the same venue.

From the booking process, communication prior to the event, to arrival at the venue, the amazing set they played for us and break down, they were highly professional, and easy to deal with. Not only that, they were also lovely people.

Our guests all commented on how good they were, and they were a large part in making our events the success they were. We absolutely would not hesitate to recommend them and their services to you.

Steve Daly

Resident Manager Cavendish Hotel, Baslow, Chatsworth. Duke of Devonshire Group.

It is with enthusiasm I write to give my recommendation of the performers Smooth Duo. I have personally worked with Susie and Andy over the past 4 years during which they have shown ultimate professionalism and willingness to meet our needs as a business. There is some reassurance when this double act is coming to perform as they are always prompt, efficient and courteous of our guests and the operational logistics which our hotel has.

Their working style is very clean and considerate gauging and adapting to the surroundings and ambience. Our guests have remarked on the numerous occasions how impressive the Act is which has prompted us to rebook Smooth Duo consistently. I am happy to recommend the services of Smooth Duo without hesitation.

Gary Dodds

Retired Headteacher

I would like to offer a testimonial reference for Smooth Duo, based on not only having seen them perform several times in various prestigious venues, but also having booked them for both of my two daughter’s wedding celebrations.

Anyone who is fortunate enough to see and hear them perform their varied repertoire, will see just how professional and talented they are. Their experience is something that shows through their performances.

They have excellent equipment and the sound they produce is so good. They were well received by everyone who attended, both young and “more mature.” They give such a consistent, reliable performance and sound. Great value for money too and we would not hesitate to use them again and recommend to others.

Hannah Civil

Mercure Sherwood Hotel, Accor Group.

What an amazing couple!! I had to organise my hotels launch event, and booked these guys. They are professional, genuinely nice people and sound great. We had so much positive feedback about them!!!

We have booked them several times since. Any dinner event or drinks reception would be lucky to have them.

How To Book Us

It’s easy to book us for your event. Just follow the steps below!

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Check our technical requirements and small print page to ensure you have the space for our equipment.

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GET IN TOUCH

Call us, drop us an email or fill in our web form and we’ll chat about your event and what you’d like us to do.

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SHOW TIME!

We’ll arrive in plenty of time for your event, set up, give you one amazing show and then clear our equipment afterwards.

How To Book Us

It’s easy to book us for your event. Just follow the steps below!

Neon 1

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Check our technical requirements and small print page to ensure you have the space for our equipment.

Neon 2

GET IN TOUCH

Call us, drop us an email or fill in our web form and we’ll chat about your event and what you’d like us to do.

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SHOW TIME!

We’ll arrive in plenty of time for your event, set up, give you one amazing show and then clear our equipment afterwards.

BOOK OUR PROFESSIONAL JAZZ DUO FOR YOUR HOTEL

We’re happy to perform one-off shows or play a regular set at your hotel to provide entertainment for your guests. Simply call us or send us an email to enquire.

FAQ

Have A Question?

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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.

Still Have A Question?

No problem! Just give us a call. We’re happy to chat through what you need for your booking and answer any questions you have.

JAZZ MUSIC

Corporate & Functions

Make your events and functions stand out with a twist of jazz performed by our velvet-voiced singer and our versatile musician, with jazz organ/vibes/piano keyboard, latin percussion, bongo drums and blues harmonica to complement your event. You won’t be disappointed.

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Restaurants & Cocktail Bars

Enhance your dining experience and add ambience with a smooth and chilled performance from our professional jazz duo. We’re self-contained with a range of instruments and a unique sound and all you have to do is book us, relax and enjoy the show!

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Weddings

Book the perfect accompaniment to your wedding breakfast or cover a break in the festivities with our smooth, rich and memory making jazz music, going from eighties songs, such as Sade, back to the Great American Songbook sound with Susie’s sensational contralto.