A Little Knight Music 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
933 NW 37 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445
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Services: BandCeremony Music
Established: 1975
Employees: 50
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The Ted Knight Orchestra is a Florida wedding band with a horn section consisting of trumpet, trombone, and two saxophones. The group is also available as with two horns instead of four as The World’s Smallest Big Band, or with ten to thirteen horns as The Ted Knight Big Band. The mix is based on jazz, blues, and standards, but can include as much pop and rock as needed.

All music is played by real instruments in real time, without the use of recorded backgrounds. Ted leads the group on keyboard and vocals, and additional vocalists are also available. Knight Music is recommended by the Delray Beach Club, the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, and Marco Island Yacht Club, and has played for weddings in Key West, Tampa, and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Knight Music is available throughout the southeastern US.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Band
Are you an agency or a band?
Band
 
What is the size of your band?
Large (6+ musicians)
 
What music genre does your band play?
Big Band, Blues, Jazz, Motown, Oldies, R&B, Rock, Swing
 
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
 
What is your band's usual attire?
Tuxedos. Our female vocalist wears conservative formal dress.
 
Do you offer live sample performances or CDs?
Our demo includes both live and studio cuts. There are more than 50 songs on our website, and a CD is available by mail.
 
Are you willing to learn songs that you do not currently know?
Yes.
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
We allow one to two hours so that we are in place well before the starting time. For the full big band we allow two to three hours.
 
How much space do you usually require?
This varies with the size of the band. Four pieces can fit into a surprisingly tight space but for the ten-piece orchestra we would recommend 12x18, 8x24, or 12x24 when possible. The full big band calls for 12x24 as a minimum.
 
What (if any) special equipment, such as disco balls or lighting, is offered with your service?
Stage lighting and a technician to run sound and lights are available as options.
 
Do you usually emcee the event, or talk between songs?
We make the appropriate announcements but refrain from patter.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you need a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
We don't expect to be fed, but a quick meal in a side room can pay a dividend in the energy of the music we make.
 
Do you play recorded music during your break?
Yes. Our iPod is loaded with professionally programmed playlists playable as background or at full volume for dancing. Choices include jazz, tropical music and dance music.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Travel expenses are included in rate quotes. We hold down costs by combining key people from southeast Florida with musicians from Tampa, Jacksonville and other cities as needed. See www.tedknight.com/map.htm for details.

Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony Music
What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?
Instrumental - Duo, Instrumental - Solo, Instrumental - Trio
 
What instruments does your group play?
Cello, Flute, Piano
 
What is your usual attire?
Tuxedos. Our female cellist wears a formal black dress.
 
How much time do you usually need for setup?
Thirty to 45 minutes.
 
How much space do you usually require?
About six by ten feet.
 
Do you charge for travel expenses? If yes, how much do you charge?
Rate quotes include travel expenses based on the distance from southeast Florida.

Additional Questions and Answers

How much pop and rock can you really play?
We do some great R&B and rock from the 60s and 70s and we love to play it given the chance. Depending on the size of the band, we usually have at least three vocalists. Our horn and vocal arrangements make it all sound great.

Why don’t you use sequences like most wedding bands?
We play all music on real instruments in real time because we believe the combination of real horns, a solid rhythm section, and good arrangements generates a musical energy that’s impossible to get with recorded backgrounds.

Tips and Advice
Trust your instincts. If you feel a vendor is trying to rush you, you're probably right. If you feel comfortable with a vendor, you're probably right again.

Also, be specific about your preferences. Some bands can vary their song list and presentation more than others, and want you to explain the musical mood you're looking for. Others are more specialized and will do best if you hire them for what they do and let them go at it. Know which kind you want, which kind you are getting, and work with them accordingly. Even with the most flexible of bands, it's best not to try to plan set lists song for song. Better versatile bands move with the mood of your reception and will work best with a list of no more than half the songs that might be needed. We recommend a list of 20 to 30 songs, with about half a dozen of the most important requests specially marked, so that we can be sure to play those no matter what.