The Sparrows of Paris french jazz, vintage chansons and gypsy jazz

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Average response time: 3 hours

LOCATION
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 540 miles

PRICE
from £500 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
French singer with accordionist£750 (GBP)
French singer with accordionist and double bass player£1000 (GBP)
French singer with accordionist, guitarist and double bass player£1250 (GBP)

About / Biography

The Sparrows of Paris transport you in space and time to Paris in the 1930s and 40s with a repertoire of french jazz, vintage french chansons and gypsy jazz with the vocals of Parisian singer Carolyn Saint-Pé and accordion, guitar and double bass. The Sparrows of Paris' repertoire include songs from Edith Piaf, Frehel, Mistinguett, Arletty, Charles Trenet, the real jazz-musette of the 1930s and gypsy jazz as played by Django Reinhardt. The Sparrows of Paris recreate the authentic french social dances of the 1930s called bals musette or can provide a gypsy jazz and french chansons set for more sophisticated events.


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Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for The Sparrows of Paris

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 540 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 540 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

we require electricity for our amplification (singer, accordion, guitar and double bass)


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

we provide a small PA for up to 80 people indoors.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

no

Frequently Asked Questions

What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started gigging in 2011


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Edith Piaf, Mistinguett, Frehel, Lucienne Delyle, Lucienne Boyer, Django Reinhardt

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

2 x 45 minutes with a duo, trio or quartet


Are you happy to perform outside?

if under cover with safety in mind as we need electricity for amplification


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

The client can choose songs in our repertoire of 1910 to 1950s songs

Recent Clients

The Sparrows of Paris has performed for these clients:

Balthazar London; The Green Note; Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec; Brasserie Blanc;

Venues

The Sparrows of Paris has performed at these venues:

Balthazar London; The Green Note; Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec; Brasserie Blanc;

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