Tech Rider - downloadable PDF here
We require:
2 x vocal mics (preferably handheld radio/cordless mics);
1 x piano (upright or grand, with music stand), or 1 x keyboard with keyboard stand, music stand, sustain pedal, and stool/chair;
1 x PA system (to amplify the mics and keyboard), with monitor amps for our two singers and pianist;
1 x sound engineer, to set up the kit, and ensure everything runs smoothly while we perform.
Keyboards: a fully-weighted, 88-key digital piano is the minimum requirement. Preferred models: Roland RD-2000 (first preference), Yamaha CP88, Roland RD-800, or Nord Stage 3.
If you have booked our bassist and drummer too (full jazz trio), please see their additional equipment requirements below.
Recommended hire companies: For PA and keyboard (and drums, if need be) John Henry Company, 020 7609 9181 (Henry), info@johnhenrys.com ; JB Sound, 07762 898291 (Joe), jb@jbsound.co.uk
Audience size
For audiences bigger than 70, a small stage (3m by 2m) can help, with some simple lighting (2 lamps on a bar) - but these are far from essential.
If you have booked our bassist and drummer too (full jazz trio), we also require:
Bassist: 1 x bass amp, minimum 50w. Preferred brands - Markbass, Gallien-Krueger, Aguilar. 1 x DI box. (For non-UK gigs: the same amp requirement, plus the actual double bass instrument, set up for jazz with low action, strings and pickup.)
Drummer: Suitable mics for the drum kit, as the sounds engineer deems necessary.
Then also (unless we have agreed that our drummer will provide his drum-kit):
Bass drum, floor tom, 1 x rack tom, and preferably snare as well (although he can bring his if need be), as well as all hardware (stool, kick pedal, snare stand, 2 x cymbal stands, and a hi-hat stand).
Drum size preferences: Kick 18x14, Floor 14x14, Rack 12x8, Snare 14x5.5. Preferred brands: Gretsch Catalina, or Canopus Yaiba. Ideally coated heads on all drums.