Booking A Jazz Band: Your Questions
The things event organisers ask us most, answered before you need to pick up the phone.
Do you play weddings?
Yes. The two sets fit neatly around a drinks reception and a wedding breakfast. Put the running order of your day on the enquiry and the sets will be placed around your photographs, meal and speeches.
How much does the trio cost?
The fee depends on the date, the distance to your venue and how you want the evening to run, so there is no single price. Send the details through the enquiry form and Artist Republic will come back with a fee for your event.
Do we need to provide sound and lighting?
No. Our own PA travels with us and covers rooms of up to 140 guests, and carries basic stage lighting. For a bigger room you would book a production company to supply the sound, and we can put you in touch with one.
Are you insured?
The trio carries £5m public liability insurance. Your venue can have a copy of the certificate before the event.
How far do you travel?
The trio travels up to two and a half hours each way to an event. For a venue further away, mention it on the enquiry form and the office will look at it with you.
How many musicians are in the trio?
Three: Marcus Scimia on vocals, with piano and double bass.
Do you play West End songs?
Yes, a handful from the stage, including Luck Be a Lady and Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat from Guys and Dolls and Razzle Dazzle from Chicago. They sit comfortably next to the Sinatra material because many of them were swing hits first.
Anything else, email info@artistrepublic.co.uk and the Artist Republic office will reply.