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TRIOS are ideal for the
smallest venues or where space is otherwise limited. They normally consist
of a single melody instrument such as a trumpet, clarinet or saxophone
supported by a bass, either string or brass, and either a banjo or a
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IDEAS
BY EVENT TYPE
WEDDINGS,
PARTIES, RECEPTIONS
 | Playing to greet arriving guests |
| Making music during a meal |
| Adding focus to a lull in proceedings |
| Covering rearrangement of a room |
| Providing music for dancing |
| Supporting themed events such as "Twenties"
or "Jazz Age" |
BRUNCHES,
BALLS AND CELEBRATIONS
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As
above plus ........ |
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Playing
as a mobile unit |
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Performing
in own themed area |
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Providing
a cabaret spot |
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Acting
as musical host/compere |
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Visiting
tables during buffet meal |
FAIRS,
FETES AND FUNDRAISERS
| Performing
on own stand throughout |
| Taking
turn on central platform |
| Greeting
chief guests |
| Adding
emphasis to special features |
| Acting
as focus for continuity |
LAUNCHES,
PRESENTATIONS AND PROMOTIONS
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Providing
atmosphere |
| Attracting
attention |
| Building
presence |
| Sustaining
interest |
| Covering
slow periods |
| Adding
interest to photographs |
CORPORATE
EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY
| Welcoming
arriving guests |
| Sustaining
interest during intervals |
| Providing
focus for communication |
| Playing
for dancing |
| Performing
in featured spot |
OTHER
SITUATIONS
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We
will be glad to hear the ideas you have for your own event. |
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JAZZ
PZAZZ is adaptable and its happy, tuneful music can enhance a range of
events too large to itemise here. |
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QUARTETS are effectively a
trio with the addition of a second melody instrument which considerably
increases the flexibility of the group.At the same time the quartet
requires only a small amount of additional space in which to work. These
factors make the quartet the most popular sized group below the level of a
full band. |
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QUINTETS sometimes retain
the two-piece front line of the quartet while adding a further instrument,
piano or drums for example, to the rhythm section. More often though
they use a third melody instrument and retain the two piece rhythm
section. This gives them virtually all the sound of a six-pIece band while
retaining mobility. |
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SEXTETS normally combine a
three-strong front line with three rhythm instruments. This gives the full
band sound but restricts the group to playing in a fixed location -
perhaps in a concert format or to play for dancing. Other combinations are
possible if rather uncommon. |
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SEPTETS OR OCTETS can be
arranged in a number of ways. For special occasions a New Orleans marching
band - suitable for parades - can be formed. The most common extension to
the six-piece band is the addition of a pianist, while an extra front line
instrument, or perhaps a vocalist, can then be brought in to complete the
octet. |
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