Alli Rayel leads this Sydney jazz outfit, and the line up shifts to fit the room. Two pieces for a lounge or cocktail set. Ten pieces when the brief calls for a big band. The repertoire moves between modern jazz, retro standards and current chart material, which keeps a dance floor busy without ever tipping into a straight covers show. Twenty years of weddings, parties and corporate work sit behind it. Alli collaborates with different players depending on the event, so the ensemble you book is built for the night rather than pulled off a shelf.
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Song list
106 songs
Aint no sunshine – Demi HinesAll of me – Bing CosbyBaby just cares for me – Kate CebranoBad Bad Leroy Brown – Frank SinatraBad habbits – Billy FieldBeyond the sea – Robbie WilliamsBig yellow taxi – Joni MitchellBlame it on the boogie – Jackson 5Blue Bayou – Linda RonstadtBorn this way – Lady GagaBreaking up is hard to do – Neil SedacaBrown eyed girl – Van MorrisonBubbly – Colbie CaillatCan’t help lovin dat man of mine – Billy HolidayCan’t take my eyes off you – Tony BennettCest si bon – Mireille MathieuChange the world – Eric ClaptonCheek to cheek – Diana KrallChuckys in love – Rickie Lee JonesCome fly with me – Frank SinatraDancing Queen – AbbaDon’t it make my brown eyes blue – Crystal GayleDon’t know why – Nora JonesEasy – Lionel RitchieEverything – Michael BubléExpress yourself – MadonnaFallen – Pretty WomanFever – Grace KnightFly me to the moon – Frank SinatraFor once in my life – Stevie WonderThe Girl from Ipanema – Eartha KittGod bless the child – Margaret UrlichHeard it through the grapevine – Creedence ClearwaterHere there and everywhere – Katie NoonanHooked on a feeling – Vhonda ShepardI gotta feeling – Black Eyed PeasI will survive – Gloria GaynorI wish – Stevie WonderIsn’t she lovely – Stevie WonderIt might be you – Stephen BishopJust the way you look tonight – Michael BubléKick outta you – Frank SinatraKissing a fool – George MichaelLately – Stevie WonderLets fall in love – Diana KrallLove – Nat King ColeMac the knife – Ella FitzgeraldMan in the mirror – Michael JacksonMercy – DuffyMidnight on the oasis – Brand New HeaviesMoon river – Frank SinatraMoondance – Van MorrisonThe more I see you – Peter AllenMustang Sally – The CommitmentsMy girl – The TemptationsNatural woman – Aretha FranklinNew York state of mind – Billy JoelNew York – Frank SinatraOld black magic – David CampbellOn the street where you live – Dean MartinOnly my heart calling you – Margaret UrlichOnly wanna be with you – Vhonda ShepardOver the rainbow – Ava CassidyPerfidia – Linda RonstadtPrice Tag – Jessie JReminiscing – Little River BandRespect – ArethaRolling in the deep – AdeleSaving all my love for you – Whitney HoustonSecret love – George MichaelSend me – Aretha FranklinSeptember – Earth Wind & FireShake a tail feather – Blues BrothersSir Duke – Stevie WonderSmile – Michael JacksonSmooth Operator – SadeSomeone to watch over me – Linda RonstadtSomething stupid – Robby WilliamsSon of a preacher man – Dusty SpringfieldStraighten up and fly right – Vince JonesStrolling – PrinceSummertime – Eva CassidySunday morning – Maroon 5Superstition – Stevie WonderSway – Dean MartinSweet Caroline – Neil DiamondSydney Bands 12345That’s amore – Dean MartinThese foolish things – Rod StewartThey can’t take that away from me – Rod StewartTill there was you – Peggy LeeTime for letting go – Tina TurnerTime goes by – Rod StewartTurn your love around – George BensonUnder my skin – Frank SinatraVideo killed the radio star – AntoniaVolare – Dean MartinWalking in Memphis – Marc CohnWant you back – Jackson 5When you wish upon a star – Linda RonstadtWonderful world – Louis ArmstrongYou are the sunshine of my life – Stevie WonderYou don’t know me – Vince JonesYou made me love you – Judy GarlandYou make me feel so young – Frank SinatraYou’ve got a friend – James Taylor
Reviews
5.0from 6 reviews
5.0Andy & Nichole · Mar 2019
Andy and I wish to thank you so very much for your wonderful performance at our wedding reception. Friends and family continue to sing your accolades and talk often about your gorgeous voice and beaming smile. We had a fabulous evening and thank you again for helping to make the day so memorable.
5.0John & Carol · Mar 2019
Thank you so much for singing at our wedding. We knew you would be great but the compliments from our family and friends have been overwhelming. They truly loved you as much as we did. We are both happy to spread the word about your amazing talents and look forward to engaging you for future events. We are very happy to recommend you Alli and speak personally with your potential future clients. Wishing you much success and happiness.
5.0Scott & Corina · Jan 2019
We had the pleasure of having Alli Rayel perform at our wedding. She was warm, inviting, uplifting and fun. Her voice is soulful and big; and she was definitely a show-stopper. She was committed to our guests having a great time, she was playful and at all times highly professional. Plus, this girl can SING! Our investment in hiring Alli was worth its weight in gold. We would highly recommend having Alli perform at your next big gig – she is the real deal!
5.0Tony & Corinne · Nov 2018
Alli, thank you for singing so beautifully at our wedding, you added a special touch to our ceremony. You have an amazing voice, absolutely breathtaking and your performance helped to make our day one that we will never forget. Many of our guests commented on how beautifully you sang. I would without a doubt recommend you for any occasion. You are a true professional and a lovely person to deal with. I wish you every success for your future.
5.0Tanya · Sep 2018
Alli Rayel facilitated an ‘ice-breaker’ session at an innovation workshop we held for Vodafone in London. Alli’s vibrant personality and vision for the session, succeeded in creating a fun, eye-opening challenge for our delegates. The African style of workshop she created encouraged our participants to relax, build relationships and work as a team. This enjoyable and expertly facilitated exercise, contributed to an extremely successful output for my client.”
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5.0Bethamie · Sep 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Alli Rayel for a fundraiser held for my daughter in April 2012. A friend recommended Alli in the highest terms and I was beyond impressed by both her mesmerising voice and professionalism. Alli was organised, punctual and kept our 270 guests entertained for hours. She was flexible in her song choices and consistently beautiful in her performance.
I own a boutique catering company and would not only use Alli at any opportunity for my own functions, but I would not hesitate to recommend her to any of my clients. I would be happy to be contacted for more information. Thank you Alli for a wonderful evening!
