The Marlowe Duo
£440.00
The Marlowe Duo blend jazz, pop, R&B, blues, and soul with elegant flair. Performing original material and creative covers, they’re a versatile choice for weddings, parties, and events across the UK and Europe. Stylish, soulful, and contemporary, they bring warmth and sophistication to every setting.
The Marlowe Duo are a vocal and piano pair, a refined yet adventurous pairing whose sound moves effortlessly through jazz, pop, R&B, blues, and soul. With over a decade of collaboration, they bring an intuitive musical connection to every performance—an elegant blend of expressive vocals and richly textured piano. Their shows weave together original songs with re-imagined covers, creating fresh, modern interpretations perfect for weddings, parties, and special events.
The duo have performed extensively across the UK and Europe, earning a reputation for stylish musicianship and warm, engaging live sets. They have appeared at renowned venues including Pizza Express Jazz Club, Toulouse Lautrec, Crazy Coqs (London), Band on the Wall and The Blues Kitchen (Manchester), Peggy’s Skylight (Nottingham), The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh), and international locations such as Villa Catureglio in Italy and La Commanderie de Peyrassol in France. From 2023–24, they held a weekly residency at The President Hotel in London, performing for diverse audiences and tailoring sets for both relaxed atmospheres and lively celebrations.
Corporate clients including Amazon and OmBeond have trusted The Marlowe Duo for events requiring sophistication, energy, and versatility. Ideal for receptions, ceremonies, private parties, and luxury gatherings, The Marlowe Duo deliver a polished, contemporary duo sound with timeless appeal.
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Equipment
The act will provide, If required, background music, a PA system and a lighting System.
Song List
2010s
Love On Top – Beyoncé
Other Side – Moonchild
Precious – Esperanza Spalding
2000s
Fell in Love With a Boy – Joss Stone
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae
Million Dollar Bill – Whitney Houston (tell me if you meant someone else)
1990s
Crush – Jennifer Paige
Finally – CeCe Peniston
Wade in the Water – Eva Cassidy
1980s
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan / Rufus
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
You Make My Dreams (Come True) – Hall & Oates
1970s
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight & The Pips
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Thinking of You – Sister Sledge
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Is This Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
Lean On Me – Bill Withers
You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King
1960s
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
I Want You Back – The Jackson 5
I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free – Nina Simone
Oh No Not My Baby – Aretha Franklin (Maxine Brown original)
Piece of My Heart – Erma Franklin
Say a Little Prayer – Aretha Franklin
Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
Think – Aretha Franklin
Walk On By – Dionne Warwick
You Send Me – Aretha Franklin (Sam Cooke original)
1950s
Cry Me a River – Julie London
I Just Wanna Make Love to You – Muddy Waters / later Etta James
Loads of Love – Shirley Horn (commonly performed)
Misty – Sarah Vaughan / Erroll Garner (composer)
1940s
Bewitched – Ella Fitzgerald (popular version)
Almost Like Being in Love – Nat King Cole / Frank Sinatra
At Last – Etta James (classic version)
I Love The Way You’re Breaking My Heart – Peggy Lee
Every Time We Say Goodbye – Ella Fitzgerald
I Was a Little Too Lonely – Billie Holiday
’Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk
Sunday Kind of Love – Ella Fitzgerald / The Harptones / Etta James
1930s
A Fine Romance – Billie Holiday / Ella Fitzgerald
Pennies From Heaven – Bing Crosby
Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong (well-known version)
These Foolish Things – Billie Holiday
All the Things You Are – Ella Fitzgerald
Cheek To Cheek – Fred Astaire
Confessin’ (That I Love You) – Louis Armstrong
I Get A Kick Out of You – Ella Fitzgerald
I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm – Billie Holiday
I’ve Got You Under My Skin – Frank Sinatra
Isn’t This A Lovely Day – Ella Fitzgerald
My Funny Valentine – Chet Baker / Ella Fitzgerald
The Nearness Of You – Hoagy Carmichael / Norah Jones (popular modern version)
They Can’t Take That Away From Me – Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
You’d Be So Easy To Love – Frank Sinatra
1920s
Blue Skies – Ella Fitzgerald / Willie Nelson (classic renditions)
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fats Waller
Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall in Love) – Ella Fitzgerald
All of Me – Billie Holiday
Night & Day – Fred Astaire / Frank Sinatra
Stormy Weather – Lena Horne
Optional Extras
The act are happy to take requests if given enough notice.
Testimonials
“The perfect addition to our wedding.”
The music created the exact atmosphere we wanted—romantic, stylish, and effortless. The re-imagined covers were stunning, and guests talked about the performance all night. Professional, warm, and exceptionally talented. Highly recommended.
“A standout performance that made our event feel truly special.”
This duo brought a beautiful blend of soul, jazz, and modern classics to our corporate evening. The musicianship was world-class, and they read the room perfectly. Smooth, classy, and captivating from start to finish.
“They turned our party into something unforgettable.”
The vocals were sensational, the piano playing full of character and finesse. Together, they created an atmosphere that felt both intimate and exciting. Guests were dancing, singing along, and asking where we found them. Absolutely brilliant.
Price
From £440
2 x 45 minute sets: £440