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Velvet Notes

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Timeless soul meets modern elegance - Piano-vocal artistry breathing new life into beloved classics and contemporary gems.
Jazz duo
London
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Velvet Notes represents a stunning fusion of musical sophistication and emotional depth, offering an elegant piano-vocal experience that sets a new standard for intimate live music. This remarkable duo has mastered the delicate art of transforming both timeless classics and contemporary hits into captivating musical moments that elevate any celebration. Their extraordinary repertoire of nearly 200 songs showcases their exceptional versatility, spanning everything from jazz standards and soul classics to contemporary chart-toppers. What makes their performances truly special is their ability to reimagine these songs through sophisticated piano-vocal arrangements that maintain the heart of each piece while adding their own refined artistic touch. The duo's musical chemistry is evident in every performance. The piano work provides an intricate foundation that both supports and interplays with the vocals, creating rich musical textures that can fill a room while never overwhelming the space. Their dynamic control allows them to shift seamlessly from delicate, intimate moments to powerful, soul-stirring crescendos, always perfectly matched to the atmosphere of the event. Velvet Notes excels at crafting the perfect musical journey throughout an event. For sophisticated cocktail receptions, they offer elegant interpretations of jazz standards like "The Girl From Ipanema" and "Fly Me To The Moon." During dinner service, they create a sophisticated ambience with soul classics such as "Stand By Me" and "What A Wonderful World." As the evening progresses, they can seamlessly transition to contemporary hits from artists like Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Ed Sheeran, maintaining their signature sophistication while encouraging a more energetic atmosphere. Their dedication to musical excellence is matched by their professional approach to every performance. Each event receives careful attention to detail, from crafting customised setlists to ensuring smooth transitions between songs. They understand the importance of reading the room and adapting their performance to maintain the perfect energy level throughout the event. The duo's extensive repertoire allows them to accommodate special requests and create unique moments that make each event memorable. Whether it's a particular song for a first dance, a special dedication, or simply maintaining the right mood throughout different phases of an event, Velvet Notes delivers with impeccable taste and timing. Their performances have graced numerous prestigious venues across London, from intimate wedding ceremonies to high-end corporate events. They've developed a reputation for reliability and excellence, understanding that their role extends beyond just playing music – they're creating the soundtrack for important moments in people's lives. What truly sets Velvet Notes apart is their ability to bring a sense of intimacy and connection to any space. Their music creates an atmosphere that encourages conversation while providing a sophisticated musical backdrop that elevates the overall experience. This delicate balance of being both present and unobtrusive is a skill they've mastered through years of experience. For clients seeking sophisticated live music that combines technical excellence with emotional resonance, Velvet Notes offers an unparalleled experience. Their combination of extensive repertoire, masterful musicianship, and professional dedication makes them an outstanding choice for any event where musical excellence is essential.

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Jonathan C
2 months ago, for a Birthday party in Barnet
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Velvet Notes was the perfect choice to provide entertainment for a sophisticated 60th birthday celebration. Their musical offering was exactly as described – a stunning fusion of musical sophistication and emotional depth. Their extensive repertoire allowed them to curate a setlist that perfectly suited the occasion, moving effortlessly from elegant jazz standards to soul classics that resonated with all our guests. What truly stood out was their ability to create a refined ambiance that encouraged conversation while still providing a captivating musical experience. Their piano work was intricate and beautiful, perfectly complementing the vocals. They were discreet, professional, and their attention to detail was evident in every aspect of their performance. Velvet Notes added an undeniable touch of class to the evening, making it a truly special and memorable milestone celebration

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Samuel C
4 months ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in London WC1B
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Velvet Notes recently graced our hotel lounge, and they truly lived up to their name, delivering an evening of musical sophistication and emotional depth. Their elegant piano-vocal experience elevated the entire atmosphere. Their repertoire was indeed remarkable, effortlessly moving from jazz standards that created a classic lounge feel to contemporary hits reimagined with their signature refined touch. Our guests were captivated, commenting on the beautiful arrangements and the seamless interplay between the piano and vocals. They have a true knack for creating a rich musical texture that enhances the ambiance without ever being intrusive. Beyond their talent, their professionalism was impeccable. They were attentive to our needs and clearly understood the importance of setting the right mood for our guests. Velvet Notes is a fantastic addition for any hotel looking to offer a truly sophisticated and memorable live music experience.

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Velvet Notes' Song list

Velvet Notes' complete repertoire:
"Against All Odds" - Phil Collins
"Agua De Beber" - Brigette
"Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City" - Bobby "Blue" Bland
"Ain't No Sunshine" - Bill Withers
"Ain't Nobody" - Chaka Khan
"All About That Bass" - Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
"All My Loving" - The Beatles
"All Night Long (All Night)" - Lionel Richie
"All of Me" - Ella Fitzgerald
"All of Me" - John Legend
"All You Need Is Love" - The Beatles
"Angels" - Robbie Williams
"Another Day" - Frank McComb
"As It Was" - Harry Styles
"At Last" - Etta James
"Back To Black" - Amy Winehouse
"Bad Day" - Daniel Powter
"Besame Mucho" - Diana Krall
"Best Part" - Daniel Caesar, H.E.R.
"Bette Davis Eyes" - Kim Carnes
"Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson
"Blackbird" - The Beatles
"Blue Moon" - Billie Holiday
"Blue Skies" - Ella Fitzgerald
"Body and Soul" - Tony Bennett, Amy Winehouse
"Breakeven" - The Script
"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" - Elton John
"Can't Help Falling in Love" - Elvis Presley
"Can't Take My Eyes off You" - Frankie Valli
"Cheek To Cheek" - Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
"Come Away With Me" - Norah Jones
"Crazy" - Gnarls Barkley
"Cry Me A River" - Julie London
"Desafinado" - Ella Fitzgerald
"Diamonds" - Rihanna
"Don't Know Why" - Norah Jones
"Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" - Stevie Wonder
"Dream A Little Dream Of Me" - Louis Armstrong
"Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac
"Easy" - Commodores
"Englishman In New York" - Sting
"Eternity" - Robbie Williams
"Everybody Hurts" - R.E.M.
"Everybody's Changing" - Keane
"Every Breath You Take" - The Police
"Everything" - Michael Bublé
"Fallin'" - Alicia Keys
"Fast Car" - Tracy Chapman
"Feel" - Robbie Williams
"Feeling Good" - Nina Simone
"Fields Of Gold" - Sting
"Fix You" - Coldplay
"Fly Me To The Moon" - Frank Sinatra, Count Basie
"Fool That I Am" - Etta James
"Forget You" - CeeLo Green
"Fragile" - Sting
"Georgia On My Mind" - Ella Fitzgerald
"Gravity" - John Mayer
"Hallelujah" - Leonard Cohen
"Hello" - Lionel Richie
"Hey Laura" - Gregory Porter
"Hit the Road Jack" - Ray Charles
"How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees
"How to Save a Life" - The Fray
"Human" - The Killers
"I Can't Make You Love Me" - Bonnie Raitt
"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" - Aerosmith
"I Keep Forgettin'" - Michael McDonald
"I Put A Spell On You" - Nina Simone
"I Want It That Way" - Scary Pockets, Casey Abrams
"I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston
"I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor
"I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free" - Nina Simone
"I Wish You Love" - Nancy Wilson
"I'd Rather Go Blind" - Etta James
"I'm Outta Love" - Anastacia
"If I Ain't Got You" - Alicia Keys
"If Love Is Overrated" - Gregory Porter
"If You Don't Know Me by Now" - Simply Red
"Imagine" - John Lennon
"Iris" - The Goo Goo Dolls
"Ironic" - Alanis Morissette
"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder
"It Don't Mean a Thing" - Duke Ellington
"It's A Man's, Man's, Man's World" - James Brown & The Famous Flames
"It's Not Unusual" - Tom Jones
"It's Probably Me" - Sting
"I've Got You Under My Skin" - Frank Sinatra
"Jealous" - Labrinth
"Just the Two of Us" - Grover Washington, Jr.
"Just the Way You Are" - Billy Joel
"Killing Me Softly With His Song" - Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill
"La vie en rose" - Louis Armstrong
"Lately" - Stevie Wonder
"Lean on Me" - Bill Withers
"Let It Be" - The Beatles
"Love Is A Losing Game" - Amy Winehouse
"Lullaby Of Birdland" - Ella Fitzgerald
"Make You Feel My Love" - Adele
"Man in the Mirror" - Michael Jackson
"Mercy" - Duffy
"Michelle" - The Beatles
"Misty" - Ella Fitzgerald
"Moon River" - Henry Mancini, Audrey Hepburn
"my future" - Billie Eilish
"Nature Boy" - Nat King Cole
"Never Too Much" - Luther Vandross
"No Time To Die" - Billie Eilish
"Ordinary People" - John Legend
"Our Day Will Come" - Amy Winehouse
"Out Of Reach" - GABRIELLE
"Over The Rainbow" - Judy Garland
"Overjoyed" - Stevie Wonder
"Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" - Doris Day
"Piano Man" - Billy Joel
"Purple Rain" - Prince
"Put Your Records On" - Corinne Bailey Rae
"Quando Quando Quando" - Engelbert Humperdinck
"Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)" - Frank Sinatra
"Rehab" - Amy Winehouse
"Rocket Man" - Elton John
"Romeo And Juliet" - Dire Straits
"Saving All My Love for You" - Whitney Houston
"Say You Won't Let Go" - James Arthur
"Shape Of My Heart" - Sting
"She Will Be Loved" - Maroon 5
"She's The One" - Robbie Williams
"Skinny Love" - Birdy
"Skyfall" - Adele
"Slipping Through My Fingers" - Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried
"Smooth Operator" - Sade
"Somebody That I Used to Know" - Gotye, Kimbra
"Somewhere Only We Know" - Keane
"Songbird" - Fleetwood Mac
"Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" - Elton John
"Stand By Me" - Ben E. King
"Stay With Me" - Sam Smith
"Stormy Weather" - Etta James
"Streets of Philadelphia" - Bruce Springsteen
"Summertime" - Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong
"Sunny" - Bobby Hebb
"Sunrise" - Norah Jones
"Take a Bow" - Madonna
"Teardrops" - Womack & Womack
"Tennessee Whiskey" - Chris Stapleton
"The A Team" - Ed Sheeran
"The Best" - Tina Turner
"The Girl From Ipanema" - Frank Sinatra, Antônio Carlos Jobim
"The Man Who Can't Be Moved" - The Script
"The Scientist" - Coldplay
"The Way You Look Tonight" - Frank Sinatra
"The Winner Takes It All" - ABBA
"This Love" - Maroon 5
"Time After Time" - Cyndi Lauper
"Titanium" - David Guetta, Sia
"Too Sweet" - Hozier
"Turn Me On" - Norah Jones
"Valerie" - Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse
"Vienna" - Billy Joel
"Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)" - Dean Martin
"Warwick Avenue" - Duffy
"Watermelon Sugar" - Scary Pockets, David Ryan Harris
"What A Diff'rence A Day Made" - Dinah Washington
"What A Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong
"What Was I Made For?" - Billie Eilish
"What You Won't Do for Love" - Bobby Caldwell
"What's Up?" - 4 Non Blondes
"When the World Turns Blue" - Joe Sample, Lalah Hathaway
"Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" - Amy Winehouse
"Wonderful World" - James Morrison
"Writing's On The Wall" - Sam Smith
"Yellow" - Coldplay
"Yesterday" - The Beatles
"You" - Angie Stone
"You Give Me Something" - James Morrison
"You Know I'm No Good" - Amy Winehouse
"You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" - Aretha Franklin
"You Send Me" - Aretha Franklin
"Your Song" - Elton John
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Our clients consistently praise our ability to create the perfect atmosphere for any moment. From intimate jazz during cocktail hours to soul-stirring ballads for special moments, we're known for our versatility and intuitive musicianship. Guests often comment on our sophisticated arrangements and seamless transitions between classics and contemporary hits.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Our duo has graced some of London's most distinguished venues, including: • Luxury Hotels: The Dorchester, Claridge's, The Ritz, The Savoy • Exclusive Members' Clubs: Annabel's, The Arts Club • Historic Venues: Natural History Museum, Kew Gardens • Private Estates: Hampton Court House Perfect for sophisticated weddings and high-end private events.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Our repertoire draws inspiration from the great jazz vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone, soul legends such as Amy Winehouse and Etta James, and contemporary artists including Adele and Gregory Porter. We're particularly influenced by artists who masterfully blend classical training with emotional depth and modern interpretation.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Among our most prestigious engagements was an intimate cocktail reception for an A-list Hollywood celebrity at one of London's most exclusive private members' clubs. The event required our signature sophisticated jazz-soul repertoire, creating an elegant atmosphere for 50 distinguished guests while maintaining absolute privacy and discretion.

Do you have different line-up options?

Velvet Notes offers flexible formations to suit your event: • Duo: Our signature piano-vocal combination, perfect for intimate gatherings • Trio: Adding double bass for enhanced depth and groove • Quartet: Complete with brass (saxophone/trumpet), ideal for fuller sound All configurations maintain our sophisticated style while adapting to your preferences

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely! To keep the party going throughout your event: Free Spotify Playlists: We're happy to curate a custom Spotify playlist based on your preferences to play before and in-between our sets, at no additional cost. Optional DJ Service: If you'd like a more interactive experience, we can also offer a professional DJ service for an additional quote.

How much time do you need to set up?

We usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time. As soon as our PA is set up we can provide a free playlist service to help set the atmosphere and get your guests ready for our live performance!

Can you roam around while you perform?

Even though we have a designated stage, we'll definitely be bringing the energy across the performance space, making sure everyone feels the music

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Absolutely! We love collaborating with clients to create the perfect atmosphere for their event. We have a wide and energetic repertoire, and we're always happy to learn new songs that fit your vision for the night, when possible.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Sound System: We have a professional sound system available to ensure high-quality audio for your event. Whether you include it depends on the size and location of your venue. Transparent Pricing: We'll provide separate quotes for the band and the sound system, so you can choose what works best for your budget.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

We sure can, if you book is confirmed at least 1 month before the date.
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Genres:
Modern jazz, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Soul, Bossa nova
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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