Astro Jazz Project Professional jazz trio/quartet/quintet featuring experienced musicians

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Price Guide

The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of Newton Abbot, Devon. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period
Trio: from £690
Quartet: from £905
Quintet: from £1135
Price can vary depending on the venue.
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About / Biography

Formed in 2011, Astro Jazz Project is a professional standard Devon-based jazz trio/quartet/quintet. The band features talented and experienced musicians who are experts at performing low-volume, tasteful jazz for discerning audiences.

The band do not require amplification through a PA. **but do still need power for amps.**
From playing at five star hotels; to touring with jazz stars; Astro Jazz will deliver a stellar performance for your special occasion.


Band leader Ronnie combines drumming with his other life as a podcast producer and journalist. Ronnie is an in-demand session jazz drummer and percussionist with past appearances on BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and S4C. He has toured the country with leading British jazz musicians and has performed at the Welsh Proms, the National Eisteddfod and Brecon Jazz Festival.


Guitarist Joss is an alumnus of The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland and a graduate of the BA Jazz course at Middlesex University.


Double bass player Jim completes the line-up. Jim has played electric and double bass around the world for the past 20 plus years and is one of the most sought-after jazz musicians in the South West. He played professionally in Japan for seven years before touring Australia with the legendary Drifters. Jim has also studied with world-famous jazz bass players in New York.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Newton Abbot, Devon

Will travel up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Set 1

Someday my prince will come

I remember love

Polkadots and Moonbeams

Little Sunflower

Stolen Moments

Question and Answer

Monkfish

My one and only love

Angel Eyes

Set 2

Turnaround

Nica’s Dream

Armageddon

Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers

It could happen to you

Stella by Starlight

Beautiful love

Footprints

Yesterdays

There will never be another you

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Power (2x plug sockets).
PA not required.
The trio is perfect for small venues.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

no


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions to the venue, unloading/parking info, stage info, info about power sockets.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We are based in Devon.

Since 2011 we have been playing at the region’s most prestigious and well-loved music venues; including: The Flavel, Ashburton Arts, CIC Taunton, Calstock Arts, Duchy Nursery, Ilminster Arts, and St Ives Jazz Club - as well as Cheltenham, Ealing, Plymouth, Marlborough and Teignmouth jazz festivals.

We also host the country’s top jazz musicians during regional tours - and perform at jazz clubs on the professional London jazz circuit.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Standard set durations: 2x 45-60 mins with a 20 min break.
Set up/pack down time: 30 minutes.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we need:
- power.
- shade/rain protection
- a flat level surface


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We don't usually take requests as we have a set repertoire.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would say we provide tasteful, subtle, low-volume professional live jazz music for discerning audiences.

Recent Clients

Astro Jazz Project has performed for these clients:

Our clients include Bovey Castle Hotel - one of the finest hotels in the country.

We play at the region’s most prestigious and well-loved music venues including: The Flavel, Ashburton Arts, CIC Taunton, Calstock Arts, Duchy Nursery, Ilminster Arts, and St Ives Jazz Club .

We also host the country’s top jazz musicians during regional tours - and perform at jazz clubs on the professional London/SE jazz circuit.

Venues

Astro Jazz Project has performed at these venues:

Hotels:

Salcombe Harbour Hotel; Bovey Castle Hotel.

Jazz clubs/Arts Centres

The Flavel; Ashburton Arts; CIC Taunton; Calstock Arts; Duchy Nursery; Ilminster Arts; Lostwithiel Jazz Cafe; The Globe Chagford; South Molton Jazz Club and St Ives Jazz Club.

Jazz Festivals:

Ealing; Cheltenham (Fringe); Plymouth; Teignmouth; Marlborough.

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