2 x 45 minute sets: |
Duo: from £600 |
Trio: from £885 |
Quartet: from £1180 |
Quintet: from £1440 |
Background music between sets free of charge. |
Let's Smooth Things Over is a sophisticated and versatile jazz ensemble based in Manchester. We perform at weddings, corporate events and private functions throughout the North-West and all over the UK. The group comprises a number of world-class professional musicians and boasts a vast repertoire of music, from Ella Fitzgerald and Michael Bublé to Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones.
Whether you’re interested in a prohibition-style 20’s jazz band, a modern blues and soul quartet, a classy jazz duo (or something in between!), Let's Smooth Things Over will provide a stylish, high-quality and creative musical experience that’s perfectly tailored towards your event.
Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester
DAYTIME JAZZ:
All of Me
Autumn Leaves
Blue Skies
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
Dream a Little Dream
Cheek to Cheek
Come Away With Me - Norah Jones
Fine and Mellow
Fly Me to the Moon
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Love You For Sentimental Reasons
It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain’t Got That Swing)
I've Got You Under My Skin
L-O-V-E
Mack the Knife
Misty
Moanin'
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Baby Just Cares for Me
My Funny Valentine
Nearness of You
Smile
Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most
Stormy Monday
Summertime
Sunrise - Norah Jones
They Can't Take That Away From Me
That's Life
MODERN / CROSSOVER / PARTY:
Candyman
Do Your Thing
Hit the Road Jack
Hound Dog
I Just Want to Make Love to You
Pencil Full of Lead
Seven Nation Army (Post-Modern Jukebox)
Something’s Got a Hold on Me
All we require is a power source. We can provide the rest!
Yes, we are completely self-contained. We have a full PA system and a simple lighting rig.
We need to know the full address and parking information. We also need to be made aware if there is a sound limiter at the venue.
Yes, no problem. We can either choose a suitable set-list ourselves, or let the client choose beforehand.
We performed at The Belfry Hotel and Golf Resort for a huge corporate Christmas event in 2023. We also performed at the Press and Influencer Launch event for The Trafford Centre's Winter Wonderland 'Tinsel Town' in November 2023.
We absolutely adore Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones and Billie Holiday.
We have performed at hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events across the UK and beyond, both as Smoke & Honey and with other bands.
We love playing all sorts of events, but sophisticated private and corporate events are our favourite!
Arrival & Set-Up: Between 1 h and 1 h 30 minutes
Pack Down: Between 30 minutes - 1h
Depending on the venue and size of the ensemble.
We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.
A small extra fee if arrival time is earlier than 1 h 30 min before the start time.
We're more than happy to perform outside. The main things you would need to provide are a power supply or generator, and the ability to cover the performance area in case of rain.
We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.
Previous clients have described us as a sophisticated, professional group with exceptional levels of musicianship!
The Trafford Centre
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Sterling, Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester
Matt & Phred's Jazz Club, Manchester
Ruthin Castle
Sonata Piano & Cabaret Bar
The Midland Hotel, Manchester
Zest Gastronomia, Lytham
RAF Cranwell
Plas Maenan Wedding Venue, Llanwurst
King Street Townhouse Hotel, Manchester
Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway
MOD Stafford
Rookery Hall Hotel & Spa, Nantwich
Grantley Hall, Ripon
Resorts World, Birmingham
Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa