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Cristina Radu & Band is not just a band, but a sophisticated musical concept, a cultural project that aims to bring a piece of the soul of Latin America to the Romanian stages, filtered through the lens of European sensibility and sophisticated jazz.
The concept is an exciting synthesis between the delicacy of Brazilian bossa nova and the free improvisations of American jazz. This fusion of styles transcends cultural boundaries, offering an unforgettable experience for both those who love refined music and those who seek genuine and deep emotions.
The story of Cristina Radu & Band wants to offer the public a captivating journey into the vibrant universe of bossa nova and samba, combined with the elegance and refinement of American jazz and the lush ambience of upper class society. This exclusive musical project brings to the fore not only a remarkable auditory experience, but also a journey in time and space, to a carefree area in South American lands, through the stories exposed with a lot of passion, but also with accents from the era of entertainment gold. We set out to spotlight the best-known tracks of these unique musical genres.
"Quiet Luxury" is a concept dedicated to the refined audience, bringing a sophisticated and unique ambience, perfect for high-class events, cocktails, premium product launches, or quality jazz and music festivals.
This show is a sensory journey, not just a musical one. The music evokes the vibrant and luxurious atmosphere of the upper-class scene in Rio de Janeiro, combined with the subtlety and sophistication of America's big cities. Offering a unique experience, this show can turn any event into a memorable moment, perfect for brands or venues that want to impress and create an exclusive atmosphere.
Cristina Radu & Band don't just perform famous songs, they reinvent them, offering a harmonious fusion between jazz improvisation and the warmth of Brazilian music. Each concert is an opportunity for the audience to see artists from Romania bringing to the stage a combination of technical virtuosity and emotional expressiveness.
This type of show creates a strong emotional connection with the audience through the authentic interpretation of iconic songs. The lead voice doesn't just sing, it tells musical stories that resonate with people, from the gentle melancholy of bossa nova to the explosive energy of samba. This connection turns each event into an intimate and memorable experience for spectators.
Our musical concept is suitable for corporate events, galas, music festivals, but also for intimate concerts in select locations. The band can adapt the composition or the formula as well as the repertoire depending on the audience and context, omering ether an energetic and restive atmosphere, or a more intimate and contemplative one.
The complete composition of the band is as it follows: voice, piano,double bass (electric bass),guitar,drums (percussion), flute, saxonhone
This setup brings a new dimension to our music by using the harmonic complexity of jazz with the syncopated and elegant rhythms of bossa nova and samba.
1 My one and only love Ab
2 Alice in wonderland C
3 A felicidade A-
4 Nardis E-
5 A night in Tunisia Bb
6 Whisper not G-
7 Chega de saudade D-
8 cheek to cheek F
10 Four Eb
11 There will never be another you C
12 On green dolphin street Eb
13 I remember you F
14 Flor de lis D
15 Speak low C
16 Beautiful love cmin
17 Eu sei que vou te amar
18 Easy to love F
19 I wish you love C
20 Ipanema C etc
AWe need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets, general sound system, mycrophones, percusion /drums, cables, monitoring, and 3 parking spaces.
We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment. We’d also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue. Also we'd like to know in advandce the topic of the event so we cand addapt.
We can provide sound and lighting equipment for an extra cost.
Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music
We've perfermed in lots of events such as concerts , festivals, private events. For us Every concert is the best gig we'll ever done because we are doing lots of efforts and work for the event to have the best show.
We love playing at all sorts of events but weddings are our favourite! The guests are always happy and it’s easy to get them dancing.
We started gigging whilst at university and our performances developed from there. Since we started we’ve performed at hundreds of concerts, festivals. weddings, parties and events across Romania and beyond.
I have a lit of musical references which i love and i am influenced by. One of them is the great singer Ella Fitzgerald. I love adding some songs from her hits into our sets.
We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 40minutes or 1 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.
We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them
Previous customers would describe us as a sophisticated musical concept, a cultural project that aims to bring a piece of the soul of Latin America to the Romanian stages, filtered through the lens of European sensibility, also as a high energy group that loves to bring emotions and good vibres to the audience.
Anglican Church, Blues in The Garden Festival, Jazz in The Park, Weekend Sessions Festival, Jazz Up Sea Constanta, Jazz up sea Tuzla, Jazz up Peak Brasov etc
Dancing Lobster, Singureni Mannor
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Jazz
Blues
Dixieland / Ragtime
Latin Jazz
Swing
Female vocalist
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