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Jen Hawley & the Cocktail Crew

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Sultry Jazz and Latin at its best…

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Music Demos
Vocals – click on the arrow to listen
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/swayquartetwithviolin-vocals.mp3]
Sway(quartet with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/mybabyjustcaresformequa_pia_vocal.mp3]
My baby just cares for me (quartet with piano)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/fevertriowithdrums_vocal.mp3]
Fever (trio with drums)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/LaMer_vocal.mp3]
La Mer (trio with guitar)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/iloveparisslow_instr.mp3]
I love Paris (quartet with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/flymetothemoontriodrums_vocal.mp3]
Fly me to the Moon (trio with drums)

Instrumentals
[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/iwishyoulove_inst.mp3]
I wish you love (duo with sax)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/swayquartewithviolin_inst.mp3]
Sway (trio with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/auroratriowithguitar_inst.mp3]
Aurora (trio with guitar)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/spellquartetwithviolin_inst.mp3]
Spell (quartet with violin)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/girlfromipanematriowithflute_inst.mp3]
Girl from Ipanema (quartet with flute)

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/flymetothemoon_instr.mp3]
Fly me to the Moon (quartet with piano/drums)

 

Jazz and Latin at its best……

 

Hello music lovers and lounge lizards.  Join Jen and the Cocktail Crew for a serve of sumptuous music.

 

It’s Parisian chic rolled up with Latin love songs, a dash of gypsy swing and torch songs to die for.

How could you resist!

 

Let Jen draw on her years of experience to create the perfect atmosphere for your event. This group can play all of your favourite jazz artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Billy Holiday. Tantalising melodies and sophisticated ambient music are all part of this cocktail jazz ensemble.

 

Jen Hawley is a guitarist and vocalist. She can perform for you solo, in small groups and duos or up to 6 piece bands. Just add double bass, piano, violin, sax or drums… and stir!

 

This group can offer a vocal selection or instrumentals only.

 

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Reviews

 

Wedding: Encore St Kilda. I just wanted to say a huge thanks for the fantastic job you and the guys did at our wedding on 17 November). It was the perfect mix of jazz, gypsy and French and we have had so many comments from guests about how awesome the band was. Even my mum, who is not really into that type of music, was raving about how much she loved every song and how she wants to download your playlist from the day onto her ipod!  You really set the tone for our perfect day – it was exactly what we were aiming for and we were very impressed with the level of skill and professionalism demonstrated by all members of the band. I will definitely be recommending you! Amber and Mickey.

North Western Vascular Christmas Party – Essendon. Jen and Ernie were very well received and they were a joy to have. We thoroughly enjoyed their music and singing and would certainly have them again as well as recommend them to anyone having a party. Many of our guests commented on having enjoyed the entertainment.  Anna – North Western Vascular Party

I was about to send you a couple of photos from our wedding (Nov 26), when it occured to me that I never actually thanked you after the wedding for what an amazing performance you guys put on. We loved every song and you added so a lively atmosphere to the wedding. Thank you so much, you were fantastic. Thanks again, The Cranstons, wedding @ Quat Quatta.

Just a quick note to say a HUGE thankyou for your performance at our wedding on the 28th March – the gorgeous music and atmosphere your group created was just perfect, and guest after guest commented on how fantastic they thought you were. Terry as MC worked a treat! He was hilarious and my Mum just wanted to hug him! We really appreciated the beautiful range of songs you played and the effort taken to play our bridal Tango (like something out of a dimly lit Buenos Aires bar – a CD just wouldn’t have cut it). Thanks again for contributing to our truly unforgettable day, and we’ll be in touch as my Mum wants to book you for her 60th! Kind regards, Anita and Brett Comber.


“The find of the festival!” Echuca Jazz Festival

“The entertainers went very well and the roving aspect turned out to be very good! can you please pass on my appreciation.” Rob Menzies 17 November.

“The night went well and the feedback re your music was fanastic. Hope you enjoyed it as well. Thanks very much”. Regards, John Kelly. General Manager. Benjamin King Money.

I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks again for the beautiful music at our Jan 5th wedding. You were so professional and the sound was just lovely, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. I will always remember Ashokan Farewell as I came down the isle – just perfect. Emily and Shaun. Wedding

Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. We were very pleased with all aspects of the celebration and are grateful for the warmth and vibrancy you added to the day. We received lovely feedback from family and friends who truly enjoyed your music. Livia and Randolph, wedding

Hello to such wonderful people. We would like to thank you so much for such a fantastic day. You were brilliant and everybody loved you. It was fun having you involved in such an important day for us. Sorry to miss saying goodbye but love to hear from you as to how you thought it all went. Many, many thanks again. Maria and Christopher. wedding.

Once again, we would like to express our appreciation for your performance at our wedding last October. We have so many nice comments from our guests about your performance. Thanks for your beautiful music and I hope I will get to see al of you again once again in the future. Duc & Hien Ho.

Thankyou so much for last Sunday. As usual you were terrific and a real highlight of the party. We had a wonderful day and really appreciated you being there and celebrating with us. Mandy and Anthony.

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Great Chefs of Europe (parisienne swing)

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Upcoming Gigs —- CD sales —- Bios —- Performance history
Reviews —- Photo Gallery —- Songlists


Music Demos
Vocals – click on the arrow to listen

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/itdon’tmeanathingmale_vocal.mp3]
It don’t mean a thing

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/iloveparisslow_instr.mp3]
I Love Paris

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/NoRegrets_vocalduo.mp3]
No Regrets

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/souslecieldeparis.mp3]
Sous le Ciel de Paris


Instrumentals

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/spellquartetwithviolin_inst.mp3]
Spell

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/themesfromcarmen_long.mp3]
Themes from Carmen

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/itdon’tmeanathing_inst.mp3]
It Don’t Mean a Thing

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The Great Chefs of Europe (previously known as Parisienne Swing) is a highly professional and sophisticated gypsy jazz ensemble offering a stylish continental-infused repertoire to soothe or swing your venue.

“Playing jazz that makes you feel as though you’ve just entered a hip Parisian basement club”

A group who are easy on the eye, and even more pleasing to the ear, their sumptuous repertoire features an original mix of gypsy jazz, flamenco inspired originals and east European melodies. The Great Chefs of Europe are able to tone it down or spice it up, with a repertoire full of classic gems and contemporary Latin grooves.

Driven along by the rhythm section of Jen Hawley on guitar, and Rob Mahoney on double bass, the Great Chefs feature the brilliant guitar of Martin Elepans and the beautiful soaring violin of Mathew Arnold . Main features of every Great Chefs of Europe gigs are Jen and Martin’s fine singing of standards and original songs, hauntingly atmospheric mood pieces as well as fiery up-tempo instrumental passages. Performances without vocals are also an option.

The Great Chefs of Europe are cooking up a storm!

Bios
Jen Hawley is the gorgeous lead singer and guitarist and has been charming crowds for over a decade in Sydney and Melbourne. Jen has worked at a number of Australian festivals including St Kilda Festival, Inverloch and Echuca jazz festivals and plays regularly at venues around Melbourne in her own jazz ensemble.

Martin Elepans (Hot Cafe and Gypsy Fingers) is a guitar tour de force with an immense history in festivals both in Australia and overseas. Originally from New Zealand , Martin has been based in Melbourne for the last decade, focusing on performing an original mix of gypsy jazz, flamenco inspired originals and east European melodies. The melodic interplay between his guitar and Jen’s voice is a joy to the senses.

Mathew Arnold (Kavisha Mazzella, Brent Parlane and sessions for film and television) has been playing violin and touring both in Australia and around the world for many years, developing his talents in a diverse range of musical genres, such as swing and Latin jazz, Celtic, continental, classical Indian and eastern European styles.

Rob Mahoney is a versatile and dynamic bass player with over 20 years professional experience performing in live theatre, recording and touring. Rob played alongside Martin and Nigel in Hot Cafe for many years and now teaches and plays with Blue Drag, Combo Combo, the Roadhouse Romeos and the Fly Right Trio.

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Reviews

Thanks for a great night of music. We had a great audience and their reaction to your playing was a delight to experience. It all helps us to maintain a of reputation of excellent live music. Jeffrey Woolhouse. Surrey Music Cafe presented by the Boite. Sept 07.

“The night went well and the feedback re your music was fanastic. Hope you enjoyed it as well. Thanks very much”. Regards, John Kelly. General Manager. Benjamin King Money. December 2003

Thank you so much for performing at our wedding. We were very pleased with all aspects of the celebration and are grateful for the warmth and vibrancy you added to the day. We received lovely feedback from family and friends who truly enjoyed your music. Livia and Randolph, wedding 29 July 07

Hello to such wonderful people. We would like to thank you so much for such a fantastic day. You were brilliant and everybody loved you. It was fun having you involved in such an important day for us. Sorry to miss saying goodbye but love to hear from you as to how you thought it all went. Many, many thanks again. Maria and Christopher. wedding 22 Sept 07

Once again, we would like to express our appreciation for your performance at our wedding last October. We have so many nice comments from our guests about your performance. Thanks for your beautiful music and I hope I will get to see al of you again once again in the future. Duc & Hien Ho. Oct 06

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Serge & Destroy – Gainsbourg tribute band

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Upcoming Gigs —- Performance history

Photo Gallery —- Songlists

 

Music Demos – click on the song title to listen
J’etaime

Shubadoobalooba

Bonnie & Clyde

Sea, Sex & Sun

Serge & Destroy re-create the sleazy sophistication of French singer/songwriter and provocateur Serge Gainsbourg – an incorrigible debaucher with a voracious appetite for alcohol, cigarettes and women.

The band plays French pop of the 60s and 70s and their repertoire includes Gainsbourg’s notoriously sexy “Je t’aime moi non plus” (written for Brigitte Bardot) as well as other classics of French chanson such as the duets ‘Bonnie & Clyde’ and ‘Ford Mustang’.

Fronted by Tim Best and the gorgeous Antoinette Dillon the other members of Serge & Destroy are:

Jen Hawley on guitar (Great Chefs of Europe and The Clares);

Paul Richards on drums (New World Soul, Bitchy Boy, Kelly Auty);

Steven J. Lindsay on keyboards (Barefoot, Club Tropical, Kalide Kaliba); and

David Krycer on bass guitar (Klezmania).

Serge & Destroy’s penchant for sartorial style and humour have earned them a unique place in Melbourne’s music scene and the band has a devoted following having performed monthly residencies at the Black Cat in Brunswick Street and the city’s Kitten Club. Although the songs are performed entirely in French there is no need for translation – just light up another Gitane and order a Pernod – c’est bon!

Performance History
Shanghai 2006 new year’s eve party
Pony
Kitten Club
Black Cat
Greyhound Hotel
& many more….

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Ruby & Ginger – Cabaret Divas

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Jazz, Lounge, Latin

Glamour, Charm, Kitsch


Presented by Sue Arnold and Jen Hawley, two of Melbourne’s best loved musical entertainers

Click link to go to:
Upcoming Gigs —- Bios —- Performance history
Photo Gallery —- Songlists


Music Demos
Vocals – click on the arrow to listen

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/it’snotunusual_demo.mp3]
It’s not Unusual

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/vivalasvegas_demo.mp3]
Viva Las Vegas

[audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/nightandday_demo.mp3]
Night & Day

Ruby and Ginger’s musical excellence and retro-kitsch-chic style are sure to be a big hit at your next event.

Ruby and Ginger are irresistibly exuberant and hopelessly nostalgic. Accompanied by their debonair pianist and charming double bassist, this is a cabaret show that gets the audience involved.

They dance, sing and tango with their guests & their castanets bring out the latin blood in us all.

With exquisite harmonies and gorgeous gowns Ruby and Ginger are an absolute delight!

Songs include classics from Gershwin, Cole Porter, a little bit of kitsch from Barry Manilow and ABBA and whole lotta big tunes from Dean Martin and Tom Jones done in a big big way!

Reviews

I thought I’d let you know that Ruby and Ginger were fantastic today we all enjoyed the performance and would love to have them back again for other events.  I hope they enjoyed coming to Geelong.  Thanks for making everything so easy.
Melissa, Customer Service Officer, Australian Hearing.  24 Sept 09

Performance History
Sue and Jen have performed at an impressive array of illustrious engagements!

Harrogate Festival of the Arts U.K.
London Mime Festival
Vancouver Comedy Festival
Hong Kong City Festival
Edinburgh Festival
Victorian Arts Centre
Melbourne Comedy Festival
Regent Theatre
Crown Casino
The Windsor
Parliament House
Mietta’s
Yering Station Winery
Heide Gallery
Adelaide Festival
Port Fairy Folk Festival
Myer Music Bowl
Melbourne Festival
Grand Prix

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Songlist – Ruby & Ginger

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  • HELP YOUSELF – Tom Jones
  • WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE – Cole Porter
  • I DO I DO I DO – Abba
  • STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT – Frank Sinatra
  • BI MIR BIST DU SCHON – Andrew Sisters
  • AMOR AMOR AMOR – Ella Fitzgerald
  • DON’T FENCE ME IN – Cole Porter
  • THAT’S AMORE – Dean Martin
  • CHEEK TO CHEEK – Ella Fitzgerald
  • SWAY – Dean Martin
  • IT’S NOT UNUSUAL – Tom Jones
  • NIGHT AND DAY – Cole Porter
  • VIVA LAS VEGAS – Elvis Presley
  • EVER AND EVER – Demis Roussos
  • HEY MAMBO – Dean Martin
  • VOLARE – Dean Martin
  • IT’S NOW OR NEVER – Elvis Presley
  • DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND – Marilyn Munroe
  • IT HAD TO BE YOU – Frank Sinatra
  • WHEN MY BABY SMILES AT ME I GO TO RIO – Peter Allen
  • I CAN’T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE – Ella Fitzgerald
  • COPACABANA – Barry Manilow
  • TEQUILA – Duke Ellington

     

     

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    • Flirting Mazurkas – European Cafe Band

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    Upcoming Gigs —- Bios —- Performance History
    Reviews —- Photo Gallery —- Songlists

    Music Demos -click on the play arrow to listen

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/swayquartetwithviolin-vocals.mp3]
    Sway

    [audio:http://www.erniegruner.com/gypsynights/sounds/GypsyNightsJealousy.mp3]
    jealousy

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/girlfromipanematriowithflute_inst.mp3]
    girl from ipanema

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/Dark-Eyes.mp3]
    dark eyes

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/Freylach%235.mp3]
    Freylach no 5

     

    The Flirting Mazurkas play swinging jazz and latin songs, tantalising gypsy melodies and European cafe favourites from a blend of charming vocals, dancing tunes and infectious rhythms.

    This is a versatile trio based on the skills and charms of four of Melbourne’s busiest musicians. They play their favorite and most requested songs and tunes, from years of experience playing at weddings, parties and restaurants.

    The gorgeous Jen Hawley sings and plays guitar, the debonnaire Phil Carroll plays accordion, piano, flute and sings backing vocals, the passionate Ernie Gruner plaus fiddle and mandolin and the dashing David Krycer plays double bass and sings.

    They feature favourites and oddities in the style of European cafe music including Jazz, Gypsy, Klezmer, French, Latin, Italian, Tango and more. If you ask for it nicely you can even have a Polish Mazurka. These songs and tunes are all cleverly arranged to produce an atmosphere for flirting and dancing, if it is legal. The band holds no responsibility for who flirts with who!

     

     

    Here’s some feedback from recent gigs:

    Wedding: Ripponlea. We were so very glad to have you and your colleagues for our wedding band – everyone commented on the extraordinary music and on how much enjoyment it added to the evening. We had a splendid day and we will treasure our memories of the day for always. Thankyou for adding to the perfections of our wedding.With very many thanks, Lucy and Michael

    Wedding: Encore St Kilda. I just wanted to say a huge thanks for the fantastic job you and the guys did at our wedding on 17 November. It was the perfect mix of jazz, gypsy and French and we have had so many comments from guests about how awesome the band was. Even my mum, who is not really into that type of music, was raving about how much she loved every song and how she wants to download your playlist from the day onto her ipod!  You really set the tone for our perfect day – it was exactly what we were aiming for and we were very impressed with the level of skill and professionalism demonstrated by all members of the band. I will definitely be recommending you! Amber and Mickey.

    North Western Vascular Christmas Party – Essendon. Jen and Ernie were very well received and they were a joy to have. We thoroughly enjoyed their music and singing and would certainly have them again as well as recommend them to anyone having a party. Many of our guests commented on having enjoyed the entertainment.  Anna – North Western Vascular Party

     

     

    So where have these fabulous performers been all your life?

     

    Corporate Clients include:

    National Gallery of Victoria opening weekend

    Melbourne Cricket Club – Grand Final lunch

    Melbourne Food & Wine Festival opening event

    Grand Prix CEO retirement dinner

    Olympic Games Parade 2004

    Australian Tennis Open Championships

    Victorian Racing Club – Melbourne Cup

    Victoria University – Dean’s dinner

    IBM

    Clayton Utz

    TXU

    Myer VIP Charity Ball

    Delfin Lend Lease

    ANZ Private Bank

    Geelong Football Club

    ETM

    BT Financial Group

    Australian Institute of Credit Management

    Wilkhahn Asia Pacific

    Institute of Transport Engineers

    Fund Executives Association Ltd

    AWM Electrical

     

    And many more…..

     

    Venues include:

    Sofitel Hotel

    Parliament House

    Grand Hyatt Hotel

    Regent Theatre

    National Gallery of Victoria

    Port Melbourne Yacht Club

    MCG

    Arts Centre

    Southbank

    Crown Casino

     

    And many more…..

     

    Festivals include:

    Port Fairy Festival

    St Kilda Festival,

    Frankston International Guitar Festival

    Moonee Valley Festival

    Bayside Festival

    Bendigo Festival

    Maroondah Festival

    Winter Arts Festival

     

    And many more…..

    Jen & Christophe-sax meets guitar

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    Click link to go to:

    Upcoming Gigs —- Performance history

    Photo Gallery —- Songlists


    Music Demos

    Vocals – click on the arrow to listen
    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/swayduowithsax_inst.mp3]
    Sway (Instrumental)

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/iwishyouloveduowithsax_inst.mp3]
    I wish you Love (Instrumental)

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/sway.mp3]
    Sway (Vocal)

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/iwishyouloveduowithsax_vocal.mp3]
    I wish you Love (Vocal)

    [audio:http://sirenmusic.com.au/Audio/isyouisduowithsax_vocal.mp3]
    Is you Is or Is you Ain’t my Baby? (Vocal)

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    Jen Hawley’s beautiful vocals and jazz guitar mixes together with the sultry  sax of Christophe Genoux playing bass lines and solos.

    Playing much-loved standards from the jazz and latin songbook, this classy duo also offers continental favourites. The perfect duo for your corporate function or event.

    BIOS
    Jen Hawley     has been playing in bands around Australia for the past ten years and has established a fine reputation as a guitarist, singer and composer. She trained in classical guitar, studied jazz with Bruce Clarke and has been teaching for many years. During the last 5 years Jen has also made a name for herself as a guitar workshop tutor at community music events. Jen now has diverse interests in jazz and world music. She performs regularly at popular venues around Melbourne and is a member of many ensembles.

    Christophe Genoux
    French musician Christophe Genoux is a very versatile performer, well known on the Melbourne music scene. Performing as a part of a duo or trio right through to a full big band, he plays saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano and is a singer with an extensive French repertoire. He is also a composer of jazz music and has released four albums.

    Christophe’s talent & Parisian chic is sure to contribute to the success of any function that requires Latin songs, up tempo swing tunes, fetching ballads, French love songs, catchy Parisian jazz…the works! The program can be tailor-made to accommodate whatever the occasion might be.

    And if you haven’t heard Christophe perform, listen out, as you may also hear him on TV as he is the voice in the Yoplait ads!

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