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The Carolina Moon Jazz Group have several programs available for a range of events and situations from grand to small. Equally at home performing for an intimate group or large scale event as they are on the festival stage or bandstand, their songlist includes classic jazz songs from the American Songbook, flavours of elegant French chanson and earthy Spanish and Latin American rhythms, to cutting edge contemporary jazz repertoire.
Their hallmark sound is smooth, fresh, with a contemporary edge and their programs are selected on a case by case basis drawing from an eclectic and versatile songlist of over 300 songs. Carolina sings in a range of languages and the programs below include songs in French, Spanish and Portuguese.
Carolina and Roger work throughout NZ and across the North Island with rhythm sections based in both Auckland and Wellington regions.
CONCERT PROGRAM
A dynamic selection of timeless classics from the American Songbook are given a fresh, musical interpretation and share the stage with elegant flavours of French chanson, high energy swing, fluent bebop, Latin American rhythms and some cutting edge contemporary jazz repertoire.
Songs are chosen on an individual basis and are brought together in a rich and balanced program of styles, energy and fresh arrangements.
Carolina Moon Concert, Wanganui Jazz Club, July 2007
.. a polished and very professional concert by a consummate vocalist who must rank as one of the best in Australasia.
see live review
EVENTS, FUNCTIONS AND WEDDINGS
The Carolina Moon Jazz Group create their own arrangements from a flexible songlist of over 300 songs. They perform in both intimate or large scale settings.
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Classic love songs weave their magic creating a special atmosphere
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International flavour with songs in French, Spanish, Portuguese -
also Greek, Hebrew, Ladino upon request.
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Tasteful, easy listening jazz with a great swing feel while guests mingle
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Dance tempos and popular songs, funky blues and Latin American grooves
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Special requests
THE FRENCH PROGRAM
This is our latest program which includes a superbly classy and sophisticated set of French repertoire with arrangements of classic French songs. Add the Hot Club flavours of Django Reinhardt which include recently re-discovered lyrics from the 40’s, and you have a concert which is fun, elegant and accessible with lyrics in both French and English.
WORLD MUSIC SELECTIONS
Carolina peforms a range of world musics from ethnic groove, folk and early/medieval/ traditional music from around the world. Her repertoire includes original and European contemporary pieces, traditional song from Spain, Greece, Spanish/Judeo, The Cantigas de Santa Maria, Pilgrim songs from the Llibre Vermell.
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