The Crotchet Club London's premier background jazz trio.

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Description Price
Jazz Trio (Piano, Double Bass & Drums) 2x50 minute sets£825
Jazz Quartet (Saxophone, Piano, Double Bass & Drums) 2x50 minute sets£1050
Jazz Duo (Piano & Saxophone/Double Bass) 2x50 minute sets£600
If there is significant travel involved, some travel expenses will be added to these base figures.

About / Biography

The Crotchet Club is a jazz trio which brings together three of the most exciting young musicians on the London scene.

Having met at the Royal Academy of Music, we’ve performed all over the UK and Europe. Our repertoire includes the full range of jazz standards, from romantic ballads to toe-tapping bossa novas, but rather than sweat over set lists, we prefer to call tunes as we go, playing what we think best suits the room at your special occasion.

The trio is made up of Jacky on piano, Nick on double bass and Oren on drums. We’ll provide the equipment, fully insured and PAT tested. And if you’d like a larger ensemble, we can add sax, trumpet and trombone at your discretion.

Previous clients include: Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The Mayfair Arts Club, The RAC Club, Mercedes-Benz, The Mandarin Oriental, Soho House, ITV and The Ritz.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in West London

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 5 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.

A Foggy Day - G. Gershwin

A Weaver Of Dreams - V. Young

After You’ve Gone - H. Creamer

Ain’t Misbehavin’ - F. Waller

Alfie - B. Bacharach

All Of Me - G. Marks

Autumn In New York - V. Duke

Bewitched - R. Rodgers

But Not For Me - G. Gershwin

Bye Bye Blackbird - R. Henderson

Corcovado - Jobim

Cute - N. Hefti

Don’t Get Around Much Anymore - D. Ellington

Embraceable You - G. Gershwin

Everything I Love - C. Porter

Georgia On My Mind - H. Carmichael

The Girl From Ipanema - Jobim

Have You Met Miss Jones - R. Rodgers

How About You - B. Lane

How Deep Is The Ocean - I. Berlin

I Got Rhythm - G. Gershwin

I Won’t Dance - J. Kern

I’m Old Fashioned - J. Kern

If I Were A Bell - F. Loesser

Like Someone In Love - J. Van Heusen

Misty - E. Garner

Moon River - H. Mancini

Moonlight In Vermont - K. Suessdorf

My Romance - R. Rodgers

Night & Day - C. Porter

Nobody Else But Me - J. Kern

On The Sunny Side Of The Street - C. McHugh

Polkadots & Moonbeams - J. Van Heusen

Satin Doll - Strayhorn/Ellington

Skylark - H. Carmichael

Someday My Prince Will Come - F. Churchill

St Thomas - S. Rollins

Stompin’ At The Savoy - Webb/Goodman

Take The A Train - B. Strayhorn

Tea For Two - V. Youmans

They Can’t Take That Away From Me - G. Gershwin

The Way You Look Tonight - J. Kern

When I Fall In Love - V. Young

Witchcraft - C. Coleman

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

We need a performance space of at least 5 meters x 5 meters. In addition, we need access to a plug, from which we can run an extension lead.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide all the instruments and amplification - all of which is fully insured and PAT tested.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know where the venue is, and if there is already a piano at the venue that can be used.


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

We play background music of a similar style in between sets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We really enjoy the range of gigs we do, from mediterranean weddings to corporate christmas events and private garden parties. We aim to create an atmospheric backdrop whilst guests talk, eat and relax.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

The great jazz trios - Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and Nat King Cole!


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

Previous clients include: Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, The Mayfair Arts Club, The RAC Club, Mercedes-Benz, The Mandarin Oriental, Soho House, ITV and The Ritz.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Weddings, corporate events and private parties.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We usually arrive 1 hour before the start of the performance, and our set up takes 15-20 minutes.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We're happy to play outside, but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


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

Rather than sweating over set-lists, we prefer to call tunes as we go, playing what we think best suits the mood at that point. Should you have any song requests, we can accommodate these prior to the event.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Clients always appreciate our communication skills prior to the event, and professionalism throughout.

Recent Clients

The Crotchet Club has performed for these clients:

Soho House

Mercedes-Benz

Porsche

ITV

London Corporations

Venues

The Crotchet Club has performed at these venues:

The Mandarin Oriental

The Ritz

The Savoy

Harry's Bar

Twickenham Stadium

The RAC Club

67 Pall Mall

The Ned

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