With over twenty years of experience providing quality jazz music in Scotland, the Ritz Trio WILL make your wedding or event a truly unique, special and memorable day. Dressed in their stylish white DJs and with a sound to match these guys are really about “Puttin' On The Ritz”.
The Trio regularly perform their unique jazz at prestigious venues in Scotland and further afield including Edinburgh Castle, Skibo Castle, Gleneagles Hotel, Balbirnie House, The Old Course Hotel, Balmoral Hotel, Hopetoun House and Duns Castle to name a few!
The Ritz Trio play an extensive list of familiar Jazz standards such as "Fly me to the Moon", "Have you met Miss Jones", as well as a number of well-known Latin tunes such as "Sway", "Besame Mucho" and “The Girl From Ipanema”. The guys are more than happy to play specific requests with prior notice.
Why not consider using the Trio to play for your ceremony. The band has serenaded many brides down the aisle and the group's guitarist, Marcus Ford, is able to play appropriate solo pieces to add variety and change the mood during the signing of the register.
Following on from the ceremony the drinks reception. Lively foot tapping continental style jazz, classic jazz ballads and smooth Latin tunes played by the Trio at an appropriate volume all help to create a memorable experience. Mellow sounds to keep the conversation flowing guaranteed!
Evening Reception Band
Looking for something different to dance to? Then The Ritz five piece swing and dance band could be just the thing. All the musical ingredients to make your event truly remarkable, right from the very first note.
The band play at a level which will enable your guests to talk to each other comfortably. When the Trio play on the Royal Yacht Britannia guests are often seated only a few feet from the band and are able to enjoy their evening together as well as the music. If the band are required for dancing the level can be taken up but will still be at an acceptable level.
Can the band play during my wedding ceremony?
Yes, the band do from time to time play at wedding ceremonies and select appropriate pieces in liaison with the bride and groom. The guitarist in the band also performs solo guitar which can be very effective during a ceremony.
Does the band have a singer?
Yes, the band does have a singer who joins them as and when required. The band can also be increased to a six piece by adding keyboards, drums and another brass instrument. The group also play as part of a larger nine piece big band. Here's a clip with the band featuring vocalist Moray Innes;
Who are the musicians?
The group is made up of professional musicians who have very many years of experience. They are all very guest-friendly and enjoy their music and previous testimonials have shown the guests not only remember the high quality of music performed but also the friendliness of the band members. Whilst individual musicians pictured here may not attend every event, you can be assured that the same standards are maintained in both the quality of the music and their appearance.
How much space do they require?
The band normally requires about 2x3 metres for the trio (but have played in smaller places!). Setting up time only takes around fifteen minutes for the Trio.
