La Vie En Rose

About

This band of professional musicians prides itself on making your evening fun and memorable by playing the perfect music selections for your occasion. Whether it is a private party, wedding reception or corporate function, La Vie en Rose is able to play anything from soft jazz background music to grooving R&B, Jump Blues, Swing, Pop. Their repertoire also includes an extensive list of French classics (Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet). This band is made up of talented musicians who have played in some of the U.S, Japan and Europe's top venues & festivals.We can provide music ranging from a small trio or quartet for more intimate gatherings to a 7-piece dance band for larger occasions and receptions. No matter what your budget, La Vie en Rose is willing to work with you to make your special day one to remember. We pride ourselves on being able to read the room tailoring the energy of the music to meet your needs and keeping your guests wanting more. We have an extensive song list, but if there's a particular song you want, we would be happy to learn it for you. No matter what the location, La Vie en Rose can accommodate your needs.

Personnel

Violette: Voice
Manami Morita: Piano
Sam Jun C Lee: Bass
Bob Edinger: Drums
Ami Nakazono: Saxophone
Tomoko Omura: Violin

Influences

Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Edith Piaf, Sarah Vaughan, Stevie Wonder, Eva Cassidy, Tuck & Patti, Frank Sinatra, Georges Brassens, Charles Trenet, Sydney Bechet...

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 360 minutes

Whether it is a private party, wedding ceremony/reception or corporate function,
La Vie en Rose is able to play anything from soft jazz background music to groovin' R&B, Jump Blues, Swing, Pop.
Our repertoire also includes an extensive list of French classics (Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet...) performed by French Native singer(s): "Nous parlons aussi le francais!"

Our band is made up of talented musicians who have played in some of the U.S, Japan and Europe's top venues & festivals.

Band sizes range from solo to quartet for more intimate gatherings or wedding ceremonies to 7 or 9 piece bands for larger occasions and receptions. We offer a large choice of packages and will gladly help you choose the best combo for your event.

No matter what your budget, La Vie en Rose is willing to work with you to make your special day one to remember.
We pride ourselves on being able to read the room tailoring the energy of the music to meet your needs and keeping your guests wanting more.

We have an extensive song list, but if there's a particular song you want, they are happy to learn it for you. No matter what the location, La Vie en Rose can accommodate your needs. We have worked in large venues as well as various clubs and private home parties, indoors and outdoors!

Contact us and get a quote today!

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Chairs
Electricty Access

Additional Notes:
Please visit http://lavieenroseband.com/faq for more information.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
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JAZZ
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At Last, Etta James
All the things you are, Swing
A song for you, Donny Hathaway
Baby I love you, Aretha Franklin
Black coffee, Blues ballad
Blue skies, Swing
Body and soul, Jazz
But not for me, Jazz
Can’t help loving dat man, Swing
Corcovado, Bossa
Cry me a river, Blues Ballad
Do right man do right woman, Aretha Franklin
Don’t get around much anymore, Jazz
Evening Blues, Blues
Gee baby ain't I good to you, Blues
Girl from Ipanema, Bossa
Good morning heartache, Jazz
His eye is on the sparrow, Gospel
How insensitive, Bossa
Honeysuckle rose, Swing
Im beginning to see the light, Swing
I got it bad and that aint good, Ballad
In a sentimental mood, Ballad
It dont mean a thing, Swing
Lover man, Jazz
Lullaby of Birdland, Jazz
Lush Life, Jazz
Making whoopee, Jazz
Moanin, Blues
My funny Valentine, Jazz
Night and day, Jazz
Oh lady be good, Jazz
Our love is here to stay, Swing
Route 66, Blues
Save your love for me, Jazz
Send in the clowns, Jazz
Since I fell for you, Jazz
St Louis Blues, R&B
Stormy Monday, Blues
Summertime, Jazz
Tenderly, Jazz
The Nearness Of You, Jazz
What A Wonderful World, Jazz
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French Songs
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Les Champs Elysees, Joe Dassin
Mistral Gagnant, Renaud
Le Sud, Nino Ferrer
Le Tourbillon, Jeanne Moreau
Les Copains d’abord, Brassens
La Mer, Charles Trenet
La Javanaise, Serge Gainsbourg
Couleur Cafe, Serge Gainsbourg
Je ne veux pas travailler, Pink Martini
Carla Bruni, Various
La Marseillaise, French National Anthem
Comme un oiseau
Que reste til de nos amours, Charles Trenet
La plus bath des javas
Mon Pot’ le gitan
Ah le petit vin blanc
Mon amant de St Jean
Le Jazz et la Java
Emmenez-moi
Dans la vie faut pas s’en faire
Valentine
Le Temps des cerises
La Romance de Paris
C’est si bon
Paris Cheri
La Vie en Rose, Edith Piaf
Je ne regrette rien, Edith Piaf
Les Amants d’un jour, , Edith Piaf
L’Hymne a l’amour, Edith Piaf
Milord, Edith Piaf
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R&B-Pop,
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Baby I love You, Aretha Franklin
How Sweet It Is To be Loved By You, Boys 2 Men
Easy, Lionel Richie
What's going on, Marvin Gaye
All night long, Lionel Richie
Careless whisper, George Michael
With or without you, U2
Never dreamed you’d leave in summer, Stevie Wonder
Superstition, Stevie Wonder
Me and Mrs Jones, Billy Paul
Sara smile, Hall & Oates
No woman no cry, Bob Marley
Sailing, Christopher Cross
Overjoyed, Stevie Wonder
A Change is gonna come, Sam Cooke
Cry me a river, Timberlake
Wonderful tonight, Eric Clapton
Song for you, Donnie Hathaway
Ribbon in the sky, Stevie Wonder
Someone Like You, Adele
Rolling In the Deep, Adele
Lately, Stevie Wonder
Hero, Mariah Carey
I will always Love you, Whitney Houston
You Send Me, Sam Cooke
If I Ain’t Got You, Alicia Keys
Girl On Fire, Alicia Keys
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CEREMONY MUSIC, ||
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Prelude Music, (Classical)
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Arioso, Bach
Water Music, Handel
Canon in D, Pachelbel
Four Seasons, Vivaldi
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Mozart
Air in G, Bach
Pavane, Faure
Sheep May Safely Graze, Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Pania Angelicus, Franck
Various Broadway & Popular Pieces, ||
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Processionals, (Classical)
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Bridal Chorus, Wagner
Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke
Trumpet Tune, Purcell
Erev Shel Shoshanim, Trad.
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Recessionals, (Classical)
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Wedding March Mendelssohn
Hornpipe Handel
Siman Tov Trad

Experience

2008: 15 gigs
2009: 25 gigs
2010: 29 gigs
2011: 65 gigs
2012: 74 gigs
2013: 37 gigs (so far)

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Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Baby Shower, Bachelor Party, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party, Bar/Lounge, Casino, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Competition, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Quinceañera, Restaurant, Reunion, Seminar, Sporting Event, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception