Function Central UK: Jazz

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Kairos are a world-class jazz quartet, experienced in playing at weddings, private parties and corporate functions. The group met whilst students at the Royal Academy of Music and City University. Endlessly versatile, they are able to play requests and adapt to different requirements whether it be subtle background jazz, or a full-on rock n'roll party set!

Previous clients include: CBI, Whitbread PLC, Chichester Festivities, Hill & Knowlton.

Testimonials:

The band were fantastic. They managed to get all my guests dancing(which is a real achievement!) and really set the mood. We had so many compliments about the band, and lots of our friends wish to book them for future events.
Kirsty Moloney, Wedding, October 2007

Kairos played at Earls Court 2 to over 1,000 shareholders as they arrived for the M&S Annual General Meeting. They were highly professional both before the event and on the day - we got a large number of great comments from shareholders, who enjoyed being greeted with such great music and listening to it as they enjoyed their lunch ahead of the meeting. They were a perfect addition to a very important day for us. This is the second time Kairos have been involved with important corporate events at M&S and we wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future.
Helen Ruby, Press Office, Marks & Spencer, 2007.

I wanted to say to you all, on behalf of Anna and I, a MASSIVE thank you for doing such an amazing job of playing at our wedding. Honestly, we were blown away by how well you guys did. I mean we knew you’d be good, but just the way you seemed to read the occasion and play the right stuff all night was great. The vibe was perfect and you could just tell everyone was loving it (which many people have confirmed since the event).
Owen and Anna, Birmingham, 2007

‘Thanks for making our evening reception a truly memorable occasion. You were all fantastic and created a truly celebratory atmosphere. There were even members of the family dancing I had never seen dance before! A great repertoire, professional, flexible, and fantastic musicians, we couldn’t have asked for any more.’
John and Sarah, Birmingham.

‘KAIROS provided the perfect soundtrack to our
Christmas party: relaxed when the mood suited; jumping as the tables were cleared away and the party really started.’
Dan Waugh, Whitbread PLC.

‘Thank you for providing superb live music at our wedding reception. You certainly put a tap and a swirl in our friends’ and familys’ feet.’
Charlotte & Jeremy, Gloucestershire.

We would like to thank you very much for the music which you provided us for our family birthday party. Many of our friends commented especially about the music and how much they enjoyed it. We felt that the background playing during the meal was just right – adding to the party atmosphere but at the same time allowing conversation to continue normally. We also enjoyed the group in the second part of the evening, when you played a great selection of pieces for dancing. We are very grateful for the wonderful contribution which you made to our birthday celebrations.
Sue, David, Hannah and Naomi Arnold, London 2006

Repertoire

Swing, Jazz, Ballads & Blues

New York, New York
Cheek to cheek
When I fall in love
My funny valentine
Come fly with me
Come away with me
Our love is here to stay
Autumn Leaves
It had to be you
Summertime
Mess of Blues
Fly me to the moon
Raindrops keep falling on my head
Pennies from heaven
The way you look tonight
I’m beginning to see the light
I can’t give you anything but love
Ain’t Misbehavin’
Killer Joe
Take Five
My Romance
Perdido
April in Paris
Beautiful Love
Just Friends
Sweet Georgia brown
Honeysuckle Rose
Moonglow
A foggy day
There will never be another you
Three little words
Out of nowhere
Mack the Knife
I love you
Bye bye blackbird
All of me
Stella by Starlight
The song is you
They can’t take that away from me
Night and Day
Moon River
Embraceable you
Stardust
Bewitched
Body and Soul
Come Sunday
As time goes by
Smoke gets in your eyes
I can’t get started
Misty
The Nearness of you
God bless the child
I thought about you
Darn that dream
Someday my prince will come
Alice in Wonderland
My favourite things
Bluestte
Flamingo
Things ain’t what they used to be
In a sentimental mood
My foolish heart
Till there was you
I hear a rhapsody
In the wee small hours of the morning
Get happy
I’ve got you under my skin
All the things you are
There is no greater love
A child is born
What a difference a day made
What are you doing the rest of your life?
What is this thing called love?
Have you met Miss Jones?
Here’s that rainy day
I should care
Nature Boy
You light up my life
Polkadots and Moonbeams
Sandu
Skylark
Tenderly
What’s new
Yesterdays

Funk/Latin

Sway
Lady Marmalade
Tequila
La Bamba
La Cumparsita
Ain’t it funky now
Soul power
Coming home baby
Canteloupe Island
The Preacher
Triste
Watermelon man
Mercy, mercy, mercy
Playing in the yard
The Sidewinder
Moyo
How insensitive
Mas Que Nada
Desafinado
The Island
Recordame
Girl from Ipanema
My little suede shoes
Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
Song for my father
St Thomas
Watch what happens
Wave
Little Boat
Once I loved
One note samba
Tico tico
Sunny

Rock ‘n’ Roll & Pop

Johnny be Goode
Rock around the Clock
I’m a believer
Hound Dog
Blue suede shoes
Can’t buy me love
Here comes the sun
Michelle
Love me tender
Can’t help falling in love
Just the way you are
Gimme some lovin’
Can’t take my eyes off you
Amarillo
I feel the earth move
Brown Eyed Girl
Close to you
Alfie
Tender
Little wing
Trains and Boats and Planes
We’ve only just begun
My heart will go on

Soul/Motown/Reggae/Gospel

The Look of Love
Everybody needs somebody to love
My cherie amour
Killing me softly with his song
This masquerade
Sweet love
Do you know the way to San Jose?
I say a little prayer
Dancing in the Street
Three little birds
Englishman in New York
Oh happy day
Stand by me
Lean on me
I can see clearly now
Wonderful World (Sam Cooke)
Isn’t she lovely
You are the sunshine of my life
Why am I treated so bad?