We are available for bookings (up to 14 months in advance) for private functions, public events, and charity fundraisers.

Pricing

Contact us if you would like to discuss a booking.

Testamonials

"Idle Words have a natural chemistry, with Jenifer's charming and melodious voice accompanied by Tom's rhythmic guitar chords.The duo has a calm performing manner which connects well with their audience." - Grant Barnes (Swindon 105.5)

"Idle Words (Tom and Jenifer) have become an accomplished and stylish jazz-influenced duo in a very short space of time. Their music ranges through the American songbook with other delightful forays into more esoteric areas. The combination of Tom's creative, subtle guitar playing and Jenifer's soulful, evocative vocals is a very attractive one, pleasing audiences wherever they play."- Adam Kotz (Newbury Unplugged)

"In recent years there has been a booming of Jazz influence in the acoustic music world in Newbury. At the very forefront is this tremendous 'chirpy' duo, with the fine guitar playing of Tom Medhurst providing the perfect setting to Jenifer's gorgeous voice. Their songs are a variety of original and tastefully-arranged 30s/40s classics. They have an excellent CD, called 'Songs for the Summertime', and they are indeed perfect listening for a sunny summer afternoon!" - Phil Garvey (Wittstock Festival)

"Thank you both so much for Saturday evening. It was such a treat to have live music in our own garden and all our guests loved it. Every party should start this way." - Keith Cahoon

"Idle words played at our wedding in September this year. Without doubt Idle words made our day that much more memorable! Every guest to a person commented on how fantastic the music was and we were so lucky to have them play for us.
You bring style and quality which is rare to find with live music, your range of songs impressed us both.
Myself and my husband cannot thank you both enough for playing at our wedding and we are so pleased that you are both able to play at our next family wedding where we know you will make it it just as memorable for them as it was for us." - Rebecca & Andrew Bayliss

"The sound of sunshine - Tom and Jenifer (a voice comparable to Lisa Ekdahl) brighten any event with their upbeat melodies, sense of fun and great style." - Caroline Paus, Newbury Events

Media/Reviews

"Jennifer's vocal quality is reminiscent of Billie Holiday or Madeleine Peyroux. Tom's accompaniment reminds me of Barney Kessel's style, specifically on Julie London's first album. Admittedly, Idle Words isn't breaking new ground, however, they present a clear, precise, and fun take on old standards. The guitar's clean tone intertwined with the airy, but not hollow, vocals breathes new life into these old chestnuts. Their interpretation of "Sunny Side of the Street" gives one the feeling of the first day of spring after a long, cold winter. In this track, one can hear how seamlessly Jennifer and Tom mesh together, with Tom's rhythmic guitar providing the canvas for Jennifer's beautiful melodic style to paint upon.

This duo has also composed original songs that are stylistically similar to the songs of that bygone era. "Watermelon Happy" feels as though it were created on Tin Pan Alley..." - Andrew Haines (Jazz Critic)

"That song, Watermelon Happy, is on Idle Words first album entitled Songs for Summertime. Its a fine performance and a great piece of music writing in my opinion. Songs of Summertime is all original material and with that as a starting point I think this is a group youll hear a lot more from..." - Kelly Fraiser (Jazz Critic)

• Unsigned Show on Radio Basingstoke (1st June 2010)
• Reading Creative (May 2010)
• Music Supported Here (Apr 2010)
• So What? Jazz Blog (Feb 2010)
• The World of Jazz Blog (Jan 2010)
• Bebop Spoken Here Jazz Blog (Jan 2010)
• Swindon 105.5 Radio Interview (Dec 09)
• dbTwang (Dec 2009)
• Newbury Today (Sept 2009)
• Newbury Today (Apr 2009)

Request a Demo CD

If you think you may wish to request a booking but feel you haven't heard enough of us.. feel free to request a demo CD. Please contact us and we'll send one along!