The Sue Barron Jazz Quartet/band have been performing in and around Manchester, the North West of England and further afield for 14 years, at weddings, functions and also at music venues, restaurants and bars. Sue Barron is a passionate singer who can entertain you with accompaniment ranging from piano through to a six piece band depending on:

• your needs
• your budget
• your venue

Sue works with musicians of the highest calibre to perform to suit the needs of you the client and your occasion - whether it be background/ dinner jazz and ballads, more up-beat songs, or a combination of both.
We play jazz standards, swing, Bossa-Novas' along with contemporary classics. Think of Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, Natalie Cole, Ella Fitzgerald - these are some of the artists whose material we play, plus material from more contemporary artists such as Adel, Sade, Eva Cassidy, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Caro Emerald, Carol King, Erykah Badu.

Sue set up the band in 2002, with musicians of the highest calibre and since then they have been performing regularly in music venues, hotels, clubs, restaurants, bars and for many weddings and functions, in the North West of England and further afield. The quartet also enjoyed radio airplay of music and an interview on BBC GMR (Greater Manchester Radio). The band were fortunate to have supported the late Humphrey Lyttleton and his band at Bowden's Cinnamon Club, a renowned jazz venue.
Sue and the band have also held long-running residencies at prestigious Manchester venues "Stock" and "Henry's" and also with National chain "Pizza Express" and more. In addition to this they have performed for many weddings and functions at a wide variety of venues including:

Hilton Hotel Manchester
Radisson Hotel Manchester
Lowry Hotel
Lowry Theatre Venue
Cottons Hotel Knutsford
Deanwater Hotel Wilmslow
Ethrop hall
Mottram Hall Cheshire
Alma Lodge Stockport

Sue is a jazz singer who has sung in several genres including an acappella show chorus with whom she performed at the Georgia Bowl in Atlanta in 1999. Other venues include – Bridgewater Hall Manchester, Plaza Theatre Stockport, Royal Northern College of Music Manchester and Tameside Theatre, Ashton-under-Lyne. Sue has also done some recording work in the jazz genre.

Sue collaborated as a lyricist with pianist and composer Alan Large to create an album called ‘Soon’.

Here is Our repertoire list which is constantly being added to. If you have a special song you would like us to perform for a wedding or occasion that is not on the list we can learn it with reasonable notice.

Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
Ain't No Sunshine When You're Gone
All Blues
All The Things You Are
All That Jazz
A Night Like This (Caro Emerald)
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Besame Mucho
Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered* (track 7)
Blues In The Night
Cheek To Cheek
Close To You
Come Fly With Me
Comes Love
Cry Me A River
Cupid
Dance Me To The End Of Love (Madelaine Peyroux)
Desafinado
Don’t Know Why
Don’t Get Around Much
Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
Exactly Like You
Feeling Good
Fever
Fields Of Gold
Fly Me To The Moon
For All We Know
For Once In My Life
Funny Valentine
Girl From Ipenema
Girl Put Your Records On
God Bless The Child
Have I told you Lately that I love you
Here Comes That Rainy Day
How High The Moon
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
If I Ain't Got You (Alicia Keys)
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Thought About You
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Killing Me Softly With Your Song
The Lady Is A Tramp* (track 5)
Let’s Stay Together
Let There Be Love
The Look Of Love
Love For Sale
Lullaby of Birdland
Make You Feel My Love (Adel)
Mas Que Nada
Medley Blues
Misty
Moondance* (track 6)
Moonriver
My Baby Just Cares For Me* (track 1)
Masquerade
Nature Boy
Natural Woman
The Nearness Of You* (track 3)
No Greater Love
On A Clear Day
On And On (Erykah Badu)
One Note Samba
Paper Moon
Perfect (Fairground Attraction)
Route 66* (track 8)
Satin Doll
Skylark
Smooth Operator
Songbird (Eva Cassidy)
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Stormy Weather* (track 4)
Summertime
Sway* (track 2)
Sweet Georgia Brown
They Can’t Take That Away
The Beat Goes On
This Can’t Be Love
Today I Sing The Blues
Too Late Baby
Unforgettable
Until You Come Back To Me
Wade In The Water
When I Fall In Love
Wild Is The Wind
Yesterday
You’re Love Is King
You’ve Got A Friend
You Taught My Heart To Sing

CHRISTMAS REPERTOIRE

White Christmas
Santa Baby
Santa Claus is Coming To Town
Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)
Let It Snow
Winter Wonderland
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Sleigh Ride

The Sue Barron Jazz Band have performed in many varied settings, hotels, restaurants, gardens and in private homes - we have even performed on a boat on the Thames! No place is too small to accommodate us, although, obviously, the size of venue will determine the size of band we can provide.
We are happy to visit your venue with you to discuss your requirements and make recommendations to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Some of our past clients:-

Acoustic Lounge Poynton
Cinnamon Club Bowden Cheshire
Mario and Gianni Hazel Grove
North West Orthopaedic Surgeons Ball -various venues.
Stockport County FC
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Romily Lions Society
Macclesfield Rotary
North Manchester Arts Festival
Sale Sharks Rugby Club
Camra Beer Festival Liverpool
Amicis Stockport
Stock Restaurant Manchester
Met Bar Soho London
Carden Park Hotel Chester
Cragg Inn Wildboar Clough
Pizza Express - various in North West
Cottons Hotel Knutsford
Olive Press Preston
Henry's Bar Manchester
Cedar Tree Rochdale
Royal Oak High Lane
Tmesis Bar Manchester
Zuri Hazel Grove
Woolworths PLC London
and many more plus private functions and weddings.

Can you play outdoors?
Yes, as long as there is a safe and adequate power supply and ample protection from the elements in the event of rain (particularly with the reputation of the British ‘summer’!).

Do you perform at any function?
Yes - weddings, birthdays, christenings, etc. - it really doesn’t matter. We are also available for restaurant work.

Do you provide your own PA?
Yes we do.

Can you and the band dress to fit our occasion?
Yes. The band’s usual code of dress is smart casual which is how we will appear unless asked otherwise. If your function is formal then we can dress to suit, for example in dinner jackets or tuxedos, no problem.

How much will it cost?
There is no set price because there are so many variables to consider - the size of band, the number and length of spots, travelling distance and the size of your budget- so we tailor a package to suit you and work out a price based on that. But you can always be assured that we will always give great value.

Subject: The Acoustic Lounge
Date: 10 Aug 14:48:54 +0100

Hi Sue,
Pleasure to meet you both last night and although I was busy working at the back I was able to listen and you were superb. I hope you enjoyed your performance and I know some regulars have emailed me to say they had a great night so thank you once again.
If you fancy playing again please let me know and I will look into some dates for you

Many thanks again

Brian

Dear Sue,
A big thank you again to you and your band for playing last Saturday - you were a real 'star' and everyone enjoyed it all and commmented on how good you all were.
Thank you also for the donation, managed to raise £520 in total for the Mellor Country House.

Love
Barbara

To Sue and the band,
Thank you for our fantastic evening music - it really added something so special to the night. You were all just incredible!

Lots of love,

Beth and Luca.

7th October 2013

Dear Sue,

Thank you so much for you're performance at Bethany and Luca's wedding party last week. You and the band really set the atmosphere. You have an incredible voice and you being so relaxed really helped me to relax.

Thank you so much,

Jane Fahy.

From: Edward Yates
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:42:40
To:
Subject: Re: Thank you

Hi Sue,

Thank you so much for your performance last week, yourself and your band went down brilliantly as always!

Simon has your details for next year and so we'll let you know when we have a date.

Best Wishes,

Ed

North West Orthopaedic Surgeons

13th May 2011

To Sue and 'The Band'

Thanks a million for your super performance on Sunday.
It made our Matt and Gill's beautiful wedding even more special. We will always remember it.

John and Sharon Rollinson

18/1/2010

Hi Sue and Boys,
Many thanks for sat, you were amazing so good we were so happy with how it all went.
Thank you all so much.
Ruth and Dane


11.1.2010

HI Sue,

Sorry for the very late mail, but I went to India the
morning after the ball and am just getting back on top of
things after the holiday period.

I just realised I hadn't thanked you and your band for the
excellent entertainment on the night of the 27th Nov - it
was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated by all.

Once again, many thanks,

Amol
(North West Orthopaedic Trainees Association)


7th September 2009

Julie and I booked Sue and the band for our wedding and we really appreciated their professionalism and energy performing. The music really set the scene to a wonderful day and we would recommend them anytime to perform at any major event.

Thanks for being part of the best day of our lives!!!! xxxx :-)

Keith and Julie Dyer




Date added: 22/05/2009
Client/visitor name: James Hodgkinson


Comments: On the day Sue Barron's arrival, set up and start time were all on time – very efficient and professional.

The band dressed as we had asked, played the songs we had requested, were flexible polite and pleasant. All present felt the band played well, playing quiet sensitive dinner jazz during our meal and more up-beat music for dancing. They responded to requests and paused when asked to for wedding speeches etc. If anything, they exceeded our expectations.

On the night, the band themselves were quick to set up, well presented, and flexible. They were unobtrusive when they needed to be, being quiet during speeches and our bridal waltz, and kicked off with gusto once more after that. Sue Barron has gathered around her excellent and sensitive musicians who could quietly accompany a diner or have a room dancing.

More than highly recommended.



16th February 2009

Dear Sue,

I write on behalf of the Romily, Marple & District Lions club to thank you for supporting our jazz night. I received lots of excellent feedback for yourself and the band on Friday. The audience enjoyed the night and listened very attentively and appreciated the brilliant musicianship.
Thanks again - can we do it again next year?

Phil Daniels
President
Romily, Marple & District Lions Club.



Client Comments on the Sue Barron Jazz Band

11th August 2008

Feedback for The Sue Barron Quartet…. J

Hi Clare, (booking agent)

Thank you!

We have had a wonderful day, the band were absolutely fantastic.

Everyone said how good they were and thoroughly enjoyed listening to them.

Many thanks, and please pass on our thanks to sue barron.

Kind regards

Claire and Neil


Date added: 06/03/2008
Client/visitor name: Judith Rastall
Comments:

Paul,

Would you please pass on our grateful thanks to Sue Barron and her musicians
for the wonderful way they played for us at Tutbury Castle on 1st March.
All of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music and I shall
have no hesitation in recommending them for future occasions.

With best wishes,

Judith Rastall


15 Nov 2007 18:31

Hi Sue & the Band.
Great night at Rivendell and clients most happy as ever.
Keep it going cos they dont get better than you.

Alan LnB Entertainments

xxxxx



12th February 2007
Dear Sue,

I write on behalf of the Romily, Marple and District Lions club to thank you for supporting our jazz night by singing and by organising fantastic support from your family and friends.
All in all we will have made over £650 which is a great success for us. All this money goes into our charity account and we use it for the numerous requests for help that we receive. This includes Stockport Social Services who contact us about needy families - we recently helped a needy child with Christmas presents and have paid for all his school trips for this year. We also support international campaigns such as Water Aid and Sight First but, in the main, prefer to help local good causes.
If it's Ok with you and the band we would like to make the JAZZ NIGHT an annual event and I'll give you a call soon to discuss this.

Thanks again - hope to see you all again soon.
Phil Daniels
Treasurer
Romily, Marple and District Lions Club


7th December 2005

“Hi Sue,
I wanted to say a big thank you to you and your band for an excellent night on 26th November. I’m sure you did more than your quota of sessions!
Everyone had a great time, and many said how much they enjoyed the band.
Thanks again, and please give my regards to your lovely boys!
Jude”

7th December 2004

“Dear Sue,
Thank you for a fantastic performance last Friday. We could not have asked for better. A lot of people praised me for my choice of band. All praise must go to you and the band.
Many thanks.

Paul Allerton


9th January 2004

“Hi Sue & the guys,
To say a really big thank you for doing our wedding on 7th December. You were all great, just what we wanted, and thanks for doing the special songs,etc. for us, it all worked out great. Also, thank you for the wedding card, it was really sweet of you.
Thanks again.
Love,
Ann and Darryl Berman”


10th November 2003
“Dear Sue,

Thank you so much for the music you provided so well on Saturday night. Margaret and Roger, as well as our guests, really appreciated your singing and the playing of the band.
A special thank you from Roger for "Petit Fleur" and "Sweet Lorraine", as well as "Fever" and "Summertime", some of his favourite pieces. He particularly appreciated the band playing "Petit Fleur" as they had apparently never heard it before I asked you if they could play it! This must be yet another piece to add to your extensive repertoire. You mentioned in your original letter that you would do your utmost to accommodate any particular requests, and you certainly kept your promise. Thank you once again for helping to make the 60th birthday party a success.
Yours sincerely.
Jane Drinkwater”


2nd October 2003

“Dear Sue,
A quick note from Mike and myself to say a big thank you for making such wonderful music for our wedding dinner on Sept 6th at The Woodheys. Everybody appreciated your jazz quartet and, of course, Mike and I were delighted!
Many thanks again, and with best wishes for the future.
Stephanie”

If you would like to find out more about SBQ, check availability, make a booking or obtain a quotation for a forthcoming event, you can contact Sue on:

Mobile: 07714 750 622

Email suebarronsings@hotmail.com

Soon, you will be my love
Soon, it can’t come quick enough
Ooooh, I need you baby
Ooooh, I love you so much.

Oh, I can’t help this feeling
Oh no, it just won’t go away
Even though…
I’ve tried and tried and tried,
But this love I just can’t hide.

Soon, we will fly away
Soon, to a bright new day
Yes, we’ll be so happy
Hey, what do you say?

You – you light my life
You – make the sunshine shine
Make my defences weak inside
And you – you make me feel
That everything is real
Or is this just me wishing that…

I love the way you walk
I love the way you talk
I love your smiley eyes
I love your I…

Love the way you laugh
I love the way you have
Of making me feel so ooooh

You, make me go ooh
I, want you so oooh
And I know
That you you feel the same way too

This electricity
Between you and me
Has started a fire
Of smouldering desire.

I love your intellect
I love when you protect…
Me in your arms I…

Love the way you dare
Me to lay my soul out bare
Naked truth between us is there

Chorus

There was something about you
The second I saw you
Moment of madness
And then I let you go

I felt it so strongly
Rightly or wrongly
You felt if too
And then you went away

One-way highway
There’s no turning back
I’ve gotta find you
It’s a single track

One-way highway
The sky is bright and blue
My heart is flying
Straight to you

We’ve gotta be strong now
To say how it is now
Feelings like this
They just won’t go away

You know we’re connected
My heart’s unprotected
I’ve gotta show you
What you mean to me

One-way highway
Driving through the night
It’s in the stars
That I’ll hold you tight

One-way highway
My heart is pounding so fast
Gotta find you
And love you at last.

You know we’re connected
My hearts unprotected
I’ve gotta show you
What you mean to me

Chorus

Sunny Friday afternoon
I sit in a café
And wait for you
Steamy coffee
Dust floats like stars
Later I’m gonna hit the bars
Oooh oooh oooh
Oooh oooh oooh oooh

Oh
Dream a life
oh
Make good times
Yes
Dream a life
Aah, aah, aah, aah........Real dream

Dream of places far away
May go there
But not today
See a picture on the wall
Some sultry place
Oh how it calls
Oooh oooh oooh
Oooh oooh oooh oooh

Chorus

Dreamt a river, was so blue
I was so happy
I was with you
One of these days I’ll get it right
My destiny’s
Within my sight
Ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh

Chorus