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With a reputation that spans over 20 years Beat-Route has established themselves as the premier traditional, acoustic Jazz outfit in KZN. With a delightful repertoire of old and new-school American and South African jazz, a balanced and nuanced, acoustic instrumental sound that works perfectly as a sophisticated backdrop for networking and conversation or as a main stage Act featuring their dynamic vocalist Zoe Masuku. Perfect for cocktails, canapés, networking event, awards dinners, product launches and Weddings. We also offer the option of a package including a DJ to cover the whole event, The DJ will match the mood of the band and then build towards a dancflloor or keep the energy curated around your event theme or mood. We can also do sound and light set up for an event in a small/med sized venue and <120 Guests. Book with confidence.
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Jazz Standards
My Favourite things Ain’t no sunshine Bye bye blackbird Say a Little Prayer Freddy freeloader Summertime Moondance The Pink Panther Mac The Knife It Dont mean a Thing L-O-V-E East of The Sun The Days of Wine and Roses Night And Day California Dreaming On the Sunny side of the street Dream a little Dream for me House of the rising sun I can see clearly Road song Midnight voyage Do nothing till you hear from me Autumn leaves Summertime Girl from Ipanema Fly me to the moon Tune 88 Dees Chicago blues Caravan Song for Joe So what Coming home baby Chitling con carne Desifinado Ladybird Footprints Puttin on the ritz Satin doll All of me Affirmation Jody grind Little sunflower Cantaloupe island Watermelon man Close your eyes All blues Beautiful love Tangerine The look of love Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans Egyptian Ella Putting On the Ritz Willow Weep for Me I remember You There will Never be Another You Song For my Father Besame Mucho Midnight Sun Stella By Starlight Got a Match Soft Winds Softly as in a Morning Sunrise Route66 Four Grooving High Aint Misbehaving Close Your Eyes Milestones Corcovado Triste
South African Jazz
Mannenberg Zimbo Jive Mra Grazing in the Grass Pata Pata Ntjilo Ntjilo Cape Samba Goema Goema The Mielie Lover
Past events & performances
1. Vintage, Vogue & Velocity 2026 Car and Fashion Event featuring alongside the KZNPO @ Camp Orchards (2026) 2. Affluent Regional Conference Gala Dinner for Sanlam @ The Oysterbox Hotel (2026) 3. RMA Insurance Dinner for Elegant Entertainment @ Radison Safari Hotel Hoedspruit (2025)
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Background / Ambient
POAPerfect classy and unobtrusive backdrop for networking and conversation - with a DJ option
Cocktail hour set
POASet the mood with a sophisticated live instrumental feature
Featured / Headline set
POAImpress your guests with a full live band with our stunning Vocalist.
Live band and DJ Combo.
POATake care of the music for the entire event with a curated touch.
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