Weddings / Events
Chris Watts Vocal Jazz is a great choice for a wedding or special event.
We can completely organise the music and the mood of the occasion from start to finish and taylor the event to whatever you require.
My musicians are experienced at being sensitive to the occasion and always performing with musical taste in mind.
What set up should I choose for my special day or event…
Option 1
Solo Vocal / Piano (High Tech) -
This includes Vocals/ Piano, and high tech real time( not recorded) state of the art accompaniment, the end result is a very polished Vocal Jazz Trio performance perfect for a Wedding Reception , cocktail Party etc.
- Add a Sax Player to this option for a great Jazz Duo
Option 2
Jazz Trio
This Includes Vocals/ Piano, Sax, Double Bass….a very versatile Trio which fits into any occasion.
The end result is a stylish Jazz performance which can be swinging and also relaxed, and is a perfect choice where drums are not required and volume needs to be controlled.
Option 3
Jazz Quartet
This Includes Vocals/Piano, (Sax or Guitar) Double Bass, Drums.
This is perfect if you want start the evening with Cool Jazz, and move into more of a danceable soul situation later in the evening.
All these options can drift from….. Smooth Jazz – Swing – Big Band Ratpack – Soul – Funky – Dance - to Ballads.
The repertoire draws on the great Jazz Standards, sung by the likes of….. Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jnr, Sarah Vaughn, Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum, etc…..
Also Soul tunes by Stevie Wonder, Incognito, Sting, Norah Jones, Billy Joel, Donald Fagan, Simply Red , The Brand New Heavies, etc.
Here is some feedback from over the past few years……………
The Chris Watts Quartet
Thank you all so much for your time, help and support. We are both so grateful for your beautiful contribution to our truly special wedding day. The music was a pure joy!
- Alex and Fiona Louca, bride and groom,Trent Fm's 'Runaway Bride' wedding.
The Chris Watts Quartet
Thank you so much for sharing our special day. We had a truly amazing day and our thanks go to you for contributing your professionalism, talent and organisationon the day to make it run so smoothly. Our guests thought you were fabulous.
- Sharon and Ian Spencer.
The Chris Watts Quartet
We would like to thank you all for playing at our wedding reception. 'It Had To Be You' made our night and we will never forget dancing to the rhythms of such quality playing. Many of our guests commented on the excellent quality of the band. The music was great, either for people to dance to, or to sit back and relax and tap their feet.
- Becky Bedson, bride.
The Chris Watts Quartet
One of the classiest new acts on the UK jazz scene with soulful arrangements of jazz standards and swinging, sophisticated contemporary songs, drawing its repertoire from West Coast, swing, soul and Latin Jazz. Watts' rich and sensual vocal/piano syle interweaves with the warm and expressive guitar work of Andy Hagiioannu and the accomplished playing of top class rhythm section, Paul Gray (double bass) and Ian Beestin (drums), creating an excitingly melodic and seductive sound.
- Nottingham Evening Post
The Chris Watts Quartet
A big thank you to the Chris Watts Quartet for adding the magic dust that made my 40th celebration a wonderful success. I felt compelled to write this letter as many of my friends made unprompted complimentary comments about your band. As my guests were of all ages and musical tastes, your repertoire and diversity of music was perfect. I hope very much to be able to book you again in the future, particularly for entertaining our clients. Thanks once again
- Managing director of RizkMcCay communications
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