Viva the band (quartet)
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Sydney Jazz, swing and latin duo for hire for instrumental and background music
Small bands, duo musicians for hire for entertainment at wedding receptions and functions at Newcastle, Central Coast, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley, Wollongong, Bowral, Southern Highlands and Sydney
Viva the duo perform at special events, promotions and functions, they are regularly engaged by venues that require something special for their guests. The duo can provide a either a concert, background music or roving street entertainment
Sydney Jazz, swing and latin quartet with vocalists
Musicians and bands for entertainment at weddings, parties, functions, festivals and community events in Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast and Wollongong.
Viva the band perform the standard repertoire of jazz and swing, latin and salsa music, with vocals (in harmony) with congas, flute, percussion, guitar, bass and musette accordion.
Description of Viva the band music styles
Viva's performances gives the listener the benefit of listening to the normal fare of Jazz, Swing and up-beat Latin music plus International music that has been developed by the bands lifelong experiences and overseas music engagements, for example, it's nice to hear a piece of music that inspired the band whilst they were in France such as La Vien Rose or Under Paris Skies, their music is authentic and the listener could easily imagine themselves to be in Paris listening to a local band playing popular Edith Piaf tunes and romantic cafe' tunes. Other examples are the bands tunes include: It Had To Be You, Stardust, In the Mood and many classic standards popularized by Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald
Sydney Jazz, swing and latin quintet showband
Viva the band (quintet) is a line up of male vocalist/conga player, female vocalist/percussion player, Spanish guitar, Flute, Accordion, Bass and drums
The band is unique in that, they perform the standard repertoire of Jazz and swing music, they also perform eclectic European and French music in a cabaret style. Viva the band also perform Latin and Salsa music from Cuba, Argentine, Spain and Brazil
The band often appear at International music events and festivals. Locally they often perform at Darling Harbour, Manly, Queensland, most Local Council festivals and multicultural events throughout Sydney
Viva bands on youtube
Watching the band videos on youtube provides an opportunity to listen to music performed by the Viva bands on the soundtracks - at these links:
Samples of Viva the duo CD "The Journey"
Here is an interesting Video of Vietnam where the Viva band performed for US troops - at this link: Scenes of Vietnam
Contact details for Sydney Viva bands
If you would like to discuss your requirements for a band, please phone me at Sydney (02) 9970 6006 Please note: The Viva bands are often very busy with performances on a daily basis including morning teas, luncheons and the like. I am the guitar player in the band, if we are not at home or at the office, please leave a message on our answer machine or email: rappolt@optushome.com.au