About this vendor
What could be more symbolic of your union than the sounds of just upright bass and voice adjoining to unveil your favorite love songs? This romantic duo’s sophisticated and enchanting performances are perfect for your ceremony, cocktail hour, first dance, and dinner. They will personalize everything for your wedding, including creating stylish renditions of songs you choose and customizing their attire to complement your wedding’s theme and decor.
If you're strongly considering booking NYC's sultriest musical duo for your wedding, why not experience one of their shows for your next date? They regularly perform in luxurious settings, and they’re happy to host you and take care of your food & drinks. Let them know if you’re interested, and they’ll send you some upcoming dates.
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- Black-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
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- Vocals
Music Genres
- African
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Classical
- Folk
- Indian
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Acute Inflections was the perfect touch for our NYE wedding. El and Sadiki's musical stylings added a unique opportunity to elevate the emotion of our ceremony AND the energy of the cocktail hour/dinner. Acute Inflections were very responsive, professional, reliable and willing to incorporate our personal music requests for our event. Their talent, kindness and charisma helped our guests (and us) have an unforgettable night. Tens across the board for Acute Inflections!
Acute Inflections made our cocktail hour incredibly magical. They looked the part and performed beautifully! I highly recommend them for any event. They are so talented and transported us to another time!
Acute Inflections was the cherry on top of our musical wedding entertainment! El and Sadika were wonderful to work with. Their styles and music are indeed one of a kind, and we highly recommend them for any wedding or event. They played during our cocktail hour, and we truly wish we had them perform for longer. Their ability to capture a crowd's attention and blend their jazz style with modern and timeless classics was unparralled and perfect for the diverse ranges of ages and musical tastes. We loved their style, including their stylish outfits and vibrant personalities. El and Sadika really brighten and enliven a room with their performances. Thank you El and Sadika from the bottom of our hearts for adding such great energy and an unforgettable experience to our wedding.
A friend recommended Acute Inflections to me when I was looking for entertainment options for our brunch wedding. They were so incredibly easy to work with and did such an amazing job with the songs we requested, including a custom cover of a very obscure Broadway song for our first dance. They looked and sounded absolutely amazing and we got so many compliments from our guests about them. So happy we found this wonderful duo!
We knew we needed to have Acute Inflections at our wedding, from the first time we heard them! Cut to Covid--and a micro-wedding instead--and, though so much had changed, our feelings about Elasea & Sadiki were clear as ever! The week of the wedding, Elasea called to plan her emceeing (it was perfect)! Acute Inflections customizes their look, their songs, their entire experience to your party! They are intuitive, incredible, and illustrious. We feel so lucky to have had their musical stylings fill our day with so much heart! And we prefer their covers of songs to the originals every time (but THEIR originals are also fantastic)! Everyone is STILL talking about them!
My husband and I planned our microwedding in 20 days. I found Acute Inflections by chance and could not have been more happy to have them be a part of our special day. They were caring and understanding which made planning a wedding at the last minute during covid a breeze. I loved that they were truly invested in us having our special day rather than trying to nickel and dime us. I was blown away when we received a recording of three of our songs so we can have for the years to come. I highly recommend Acute Inflections for your wedding day or any special event for that matter as it so hard to find great vendors. Thank you so much for making our day special!
We had Acute Inflections play for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were incredible! We requested a down the aisle song that was not part of their list (All eyes on you - St. Lucia) and they crushed it! They were really great at mixing both the new and old classics with songs like Redbone and I will always love you. The next couple of days after the wedding we got many requests from friends and family for their name/spotify/instagram information. We plan to go see them again when they are back at the Beekman hotel for brunch. Would highly recommend them!
Acute Inflections performed at our wedding cocktail hour and they were absolutely fantastic and an elegant touch to our evening. Our guests raved about the beauty of their sound and their sophisticated look which they tailored to meet the exact vibe we were hoping for. We highly recommend them!
We hired Acute Inflections to play during our post-wedding brunch at Harry's NYC, and I am not exaggerating when I say that their presence completely made the party. They set the perfect tone, and we still get compliments to this day about how wonderful they were. Not to mention they were an absolute pleasure to work with every step of the way. Can't recommend them highly enough!!!
It was a great experience working with Acute Inflections. From the moment we saw them perform, we knew that they would be wonderful for our wedding. They were very responsive and always on time. Our guests commented on how talented they were. They really set the tone for our wedding. We highly recommend them!
You cannot find a better duo than Acute Inflections! We heard them at our friends' wedding, and knew we needed them at our own.
The Acute Inflections already have an amazing set list of songs to choose from - they even personalized our ceremony songs (including Beyonce!) and performed all beautifully. They also dress to fit your venue (and look quite good doing it!).
Our guests were so smitten with them, one of the most common compliments we received after the wedding was how much they enjoyed our music. They are also the nicest people and are so easy to work with.
Do yourself a favor and hire the Acute Inflections! You will NOT be disappointed.
I cannot say enough amazing things about Acute Inflections!!! Not only are they incredibly talented at what they do, Elasea and Sadiki are amazing people and so wonderful to work with. They absolutely saved me at a wedding where our live musician had to cancel last minute. I literally booked them the morning of the wedding and could not believe how responsive they were and how open they were to stepping in in a pinch. Do NOT hesitate to book Acute Inflections for your wedding!
I'm so happy I choose Elasea & Sadiki for my wedding cocktail reception. They're so elegant and made an incredible great performance. My guests were thrilled with all the songs and show at my New York Palace Wedding. I would no doubt working with them again.
Thank you for you everything.
Sarah
I had a great experience using Acute Inflections at my event. I would definitely use them again. I highly recommend.
Elasea and Sadiki were awesome! From the time they arrived to perform @ the actual ceremony to the reception they were so accommodating and kept the room entertained. I would strongly recommend Acute Inflections!
Elasea and Sadiki were very professional, well dressed, and are extremely talented! We watched them perform at the Lotte New York Palace before booking and it was the best decision we made. We discussed our style and list of songs and they put everything together so wonderfully at the wedding. Our guests all commented on how lovely the music was, especially the bridal march to a non-traditional song, Beyoncé’s “Dangerously in love”. They are very versatile and able to blend different types of music. They were also able to adjust easily to last minute changes with our venue. I only wish I had more time to sit back and listen to them at my own wedding!
A MUST-BOOK DUO!
We loved them, they literally MADE our wedding memorable and so classy! Even sang a gorgeous rendition of Fools Rush In as I walked down the aisle. Flawless. Book them NOW.
Thanks for making our special day... EXTRA special. Love you two!
Oh man, what a beautiful evening! Thank you for making our night so much more special. When we found you on the knot we knew we had to check you out live. It was love at first listen. Our guests just can't control themselves, talking wonders about your performance STILL 5 months later! So far, they have all said that you two were the highlight of the night, right after my dress of course! but it's a close call. They were particularly impressed with how well you mixed the classics and the oldies with the new and contemporary. Everybody had something to sing along to. From beginning to end, we loved it all! Thank you so very much. We hope to do business with you again in the future, but for now, mind if we join you again at the hotel lounge?
Words cannot describe how much we loved working with Elasea & Sadiki! They were the last vendor we booked since a jazz duo wasn't a "necessity" but it was the best decision we made for our wedding. They were incredibly easy to work with and very proactive with everything. They learned custom songs for our ceremony to make sure our ceremony vision came to life. Every guest we have talked to since the wedding has talked about the ambiance they created for the ceremony and how emotional it was. They have also mentioned what a treat the cocktail reception was due to their performance. We have even had guests write social media posts about them! Highly recommend including Acute Inflections in your wedding, you will not be disappointed!
I originally saw Acute Inflections playing at The Times Square hotel and was blown away at just how great they were. I had never heard current music put to jazz before and absolutely loved what they could do. I had recently got engaged and knew that I needed them to play at my dream wedding.
When I reached out to them they immediately asked what my favorite sort of music was and told me that they can tailor their clothing and music to exactly what I wanted for my special day. I was so impressed by them that I chose instead of having them for just the cocktail hour I wanted them there for the entire dinner and for our first dance.
Acute inflections asked in advance what particular song I would like for walking down the aisle and which would we like for our first dance so we could practice our moves before the big day. I found this very helpful and loved listening to their music again as this reminded me of how beautiful they sounded.
On my wedding day I walked down the aisle to ‘I can't help falling in love with you,’ I was nervous but I caught a glimpse of Elasea’s smile which immediately put me at ease. Their version of this song still gives me tingles, they performed it so beautifully that most of my guests had a tear in their eye.
Everyone complimented the music and the connection that Elasea and Sadiki have when they perform is magical.
I highly recommend this duo, they are so incredible and would be perfect for any occasion.
I cannot speak highly enough of this extraordinary duo. They were exceptional in every way: communication, planning, and, of course, their beautiful performance. So many guests stopped to tell me how much they loved Elasea and Sadiki’s performance at our cocktail hour. In fact, one of my friends texted me as soon as we got back from our honeymoon to ask how he could book them for his own wedding. The text he sent me should be all you need to know. It read: “They were amazing. They were epic. We were both like ‘wuuuuuuuuuuuh?!’” Beyond how fabulous their performance is (and it REALLY is!), they are wonderful people who were the easiest vendors I worked with in the planning process. If you’d like to add a classy, unique, sophisticated element to your wedding, they should be at the top of your list!
We were so lucky to have had Elasea & Sadiki perform at our wedding in the hidden garden on 2nd & 2nd in Manhattan this September. I came across Acute Inflections online & reached out to them straight away which they replied with an offer to come & see them perform at a roof top to get a feel for them. Their music, professionalism, personality, family feel & attire was exactly what we were looking for on our day. All our family & friends from across the globe that could make our day of days loved the up beat, reggae, jazzy style music they busted out for hours on end. I think they will be busy touring Australia soon with all the offers they got from our mates.
Thanks a truck load again Acute Inflections & looking forward to catching up for beers one day soon.
Acuteinflections exceeded our expectations on our wedding day. My guest cannot stop talking about their amazing sound and song selections. We were married on September 10, 2017 in Williamsburg brooklyn. Acuteinflections performed during our ceremony and cocktail hour. The song selections were perfect for our sunset wedding. They even matched the Wedding colors in their outfits. They were a pleasure to work with through the whole Wedding process they even offered song suggestions when we were confused. Their professionalism and service was spot on. I would highly recommend acuteinflections they will add to the magical memories of your wedding day.
Having Acute Inflections at our wedding was a privilege. Elasea and Sadiki were so good when we heard them perform live that we decided to have them play our 150-guest wedding dinner reception. It was one of the best decisions we made! Our guests raved about them all night, and we received many questions afterwards about “Who was that band?” Their jazzy covers helped create a sophisticated and intimate ambiance and kept the evening upbeat and romantic. On top of being some of the most talented musicians we’ve met, they are simply great people -- funny, easy-going, and authentic. They were consummate professionals and paid attention to all the details, everything from how their outfits blended with the venue to how music transitioned to other parts of the program, making sure there was always background music even when they were not playing. Elasea and Sadiki’s passion for their music really shines through in their performances and the way they approach every project. They even made a custom, unique Acute Inflections arrangement of our first dance song. Thanks to their talent, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm, it was a musically unforgettable night. Thank you, Acute Inflections!
Elasea & Sadiki were simply amazing. Before the wedding they took the time to discuss details with us over the phone (outfits, music, timing, etc.) and on the wedding day showed up well in advance.
Everything worked out beautifully, their performance added so much class to the atmosphere of our wedding and all of our guests have been asking me who they were ever since the wedding.
I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Acute Inflections made our wedding! There was not a single guest that failed to mention how amazing their cocktail hour set was. They covered "First day of my life" for our first dance and everyone was blown away. We had family members asking for recordings of the covers! The staff at our venue all said that they made extra trips outside just to hear the music. The sound and energy is just unparalleled. We knew we wanted something other than just a dj but really couldn't have imagine anything as great as Acute Inflections.
From the moment we contacted them, almost a year before our wedding (7/22/17), they were the most attentive and caring vendor to work with. Sadiki and Elasea are just masterful musicians and they can transform any song into the most unique, and jazzy interpretation. They were so incredibly kind and generous with their time, responding to all our ideas, talking things through with us, making every effort to get to know us and our vision. We went to see them a few times before our wedding and they played songs they had learned for us as well as covers they thought we'd like. Our wedding day was a little bit crazy but they made everything we imagined happen, including a beautiful first dance, without missing a beat even though the environment didn't lend itself to the smoothest set up. My only regret is that we didn't get to enjoy them more during cocktail hour because we were running around so much!
If you're looking for a truly original addition to your wedding, or any party, you'd be remiss not to get in touch with sadiki and elasea. There is truly no other group like them. Go see them and you'll see for yourself! Elasea and Sadiki - thank you!!
Wonderful Jazz Duo! Although they are doing cover songs, they do it with such flare and style. Easy to work with, very pleasant individuals. If you're looking for something other than the traditional wedding band, look no further. My wedding guest still talk about how amazing they were!
This amazing duo performed for my husband and I at our wedding at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge, NJ. Superb! That's one of the many words I can use to describe the entertainment displayed by Acute Inflections. They performed during our very elegant, very grown-up, supper club style cocktail hour, as well as for our first dance. Guests have shared that they felt like royalty at the cocktail hour. We felt as though we were the only two in the room as we danced to their melodies for our first dance. Guests continuously tell us about how they felt it was their first dance as well.
Elegance, class, and sophistication are the best way to describe them. From their stunning and debonair look, to their sultry sound, they will make you want to have a wedding again and again. They were the icing on the cake for our day! I highly recommend that if you are seeking professionals, who provide service a step above the rest, look no further! Acute Inflections will deliver! We look forward to having them entertain for our 10th anniversary. Thank you Acute Inflections!
We cannot rave about this dynamic duo enough! They are exceptionally talented and compliment each other better than cookies and milk! We had so many people come up to us and tell us how they were one of their favorite parts of our wedding. If you'd like to add some style, class and sophistication to any type of event, these two should be on the top of your list of vendors to book!
Elasea & Sadiki helped make my wedding unforgettable! It was so easy to work with them! They brought a sense of elegance to my wedding, our guests are still taking about their performance at our ceremony!
In addition to their professionalism, their talent and work ethic are outstanding. Let me explain:
My wife is an avid music lover and event coordinator. I'm a classically trained musician and also a deejay. Together we own and operate an entertainment & event planning boutique specializing in weddings and other major productions. Needless to say, music is a passion of ours and we knew it was going to play a major role in our wedding. We'd heard AI perform at an industry event and immediately fell in love with their presence and musicality. Sadiki has this smoothness about him. Seriously, he's silky smooth. Like, straight from the Harlem Renaissance smooth. He plays his upright confidently yet in a fashion that doesn't fight Elesea's vocals...his playing and her vocals are in a harmonious relationship. Elasea exudes class and grace from the moment she arrives to the moment she sings her last note. Her vocals, smooth and lustrous. What stood out most to me is that we were treated, not like just another client, but with individuality. During one of our consults we were asked what types of music we like and they took if from there, suggesting songs that would create the mood we were looking. To top it off, they even played traditional Dominican music with a jazzy feel. My family were blown away when they heard these songs being sung in Spanish! What a special touch.
Really and truly, I can't say enough great things about the experience. Book them. Now!
Acute Inflections performed at our wedding. Two words that come to mind when asked to describe them : Absolutely Incredible!!! Its been 2 months since our wedding and people continue to ask us about them. Their performance was exceptional, playing a mix of different songs, old and new, with their own unique style embedded throughout, including a few surprise songs they picked up based on our conversations prior. They were one of the highlights of our wedding. They are extremely pleasant to work with, very accommodating and all the while maintaining a very professional demeanor. I would highly recommend Acute Inflections. They brought a new and incredible energy to our wedding making it even more of special time for all.
Acute Inflections are very talented and versatile, and they're also an elegant pair who would be totally at home at the fanciest wedding. I lost count of how many guests complimented us on hiring them.
As soon as we found Acute Inflections and watched their videos we knew we wanted to book them for our wedding! We were married in New York but booked everything from our home in Australia. We found Sadiki so easy to deal with over email and over the phone and really professional. They also learned 3 new songs for us that sounded amazing. On the day of the wedding everyone commented on how good they sounded and looked! and the event staff enjoyed dealing with them. Cannot fault them at all - we just wish we could hear their music again as our guests got to enjoy more of them than we did. If you want a classy & cool duo for your event then do not hesitate to book Acute Inflections.
Sadiki and Elasea performed at my wedding during the ceremony, cocktail hour and first dance. They set the mood for the entire evening during our ceremony as I walked down the aisle to meet my husband. Everyone couldn't stop talking about our cocktail hour, where they serenaded everyone and added to the NYC rooftop atmosphere of the night. Elasea's soulful voice made our first dance even more enjoyable as everyone watched us move to the rhythms that echoed throughout the space. It was truly a magical moment and it was all possible because of this of amazing duo!!
Acute Inflections is AMAZING!!! They are absolutely the coolest, grooviest duo you can find to have a gorgeous and memorable ceremony! They also played our cocktail hour and every guest fell in love with them!! They were so easy to work with, totally present and interested in giving YOU (the couple) whatever you want for your event. They learned a new song for us, sent a ton of suggestions when we weren't sure what we wanted, and then day of: THEY BLEW EVERYONE AWAY! We got so many comments and compliments by our guests, we were so happy we made that decision. I had known from when I first saw them, that they were exactly what we wanted, and they totally delivered above and beyond anything we could have hoped! I already wish I had another event to have them perform at! You will not be disappointed if you 're looking for something special, unique, memorable, and most of all, they have the most gorgeous and appealing look and sound that your guests will be talking about them for months to come, because ours still mention them when we talk about our wedding! I really can't say enough great things about them. So happy we hired them!
Acute Inflections performed at my wedding in Martha’s Vineyard. They were beyond amazing!! I have never heard anything quite like it and neither have my husband and guests. The sole combination of an amazing voice and an unbelievable upright bassist is not only unique, but also electrifying. I really wish they had an album, because I could listen to them all day. If you book them, you will be more than impressed and marveled. Their exclusive sound and classy look added an impeccable touch to my entire wedding. Also, they have their own transportation and that made it very convenient for me. Their travel fee was reasonable, which helped cut down on some of my wedding costs. I highly recommend Acute Inflections to anyone getting married!
Having Acute Inflections perform during my ceremony and reception created an incredibly unique experience for my guests. Their sound and their look was so beautiful, and they did completely original and moving takes on the classic songs I chose for my bridesmaids and I to walk down the aisle to. It was honestly so lovely half of my friends and family were brought to tears. For our wedding dance, they once again did a completely original version of our song and it was incredible! Everyone loved it, and was so surprised and asking where I found this magnificent duo. I can't say enough about how happy I am that I chose Elasea & Sadiki to be a part of my special day.
My wife and I still remain very pleased to have had the services of Acute Inflections at our wedding in August 2014. They were the perfect fit for our cocktail hour, and dinner service. They are friendly and easy to work with, and we felt they truly cared about making our day special as much as we did. When planning a wedding the last thing you want to worry about is a vendor who isn't committed as much as the bride and groom. This will never be the case with Acute Inflections as they consistently displayed excellent attention to detail, and flexibility.
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