Karen Amato & Velvet Groove : Live Jazz & Motivational Speaking Experience for Corporate & Private Events

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Looking for more than just entertainment?
Karen Amato & Velvet Groove offer a one-of-a-kind experience that blends soul-stirring live jazz with uplifting motivational storytelling — perfect for corporate events, private functions, wellbeing retreats, and leadership gatherings.

With over 25 years of performance and coaching experience, Karen brings heartfelt inspiration to the stage, weaving her powerful message through smooth vocals, jazz classics, and crowd-favourite anthems. Backed by her exceptional band, Velvet Groove, every event becomes an unforgettable journey of emotion, music, and motivation.

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Velvet Groove delivers an unforgettable musical experience, blending smooth jazz, soulful vocals, and feel-good grooves to suit any occasion. Fronted by the charismatic Karen Amato and supported by Melbourne’s finest musicians, our performances are designed to captivate, connect, and create lasting memories.

Whether you're hosting a corporate event, private function, wedding, or cocktail night, you can expect:

✨ A classy, professional performance tailored to your event
🎶 A setlist of jazz standards, soulful ballads, and upbeat favourites
🎤 Engaging stage presence and audience connection
🎼 Top-tier musicianship from seasoned artists
🔊 High-quality sound and setup (we bring our own equipment if needed)

We adjust our vibe to your crowd—whether you're after background ambiance or a show that gets everyone tapping their feet.
Let Velvet Groove set the tone and elevate your event with music that moves the soul.


All setup and technical requirements will be arranged once contact is made and the booking is confirmed.


At Last – Etta James
Smooth Operator - Sade
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Summertime – George Gershwin
Sway – Dean Martin / Bublé style
Fever – Peggy Lee
I heard it on the Grapevine -Marvin Gaye
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Georgia on My Mind – Ray Charles
Rio De Janeiro Blue -Randy Crawford
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Route 66 – Nat King Cole
Hey Jude – The Beatles (Singalong)
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor (Jazz/Funk twist or full groove version) and more...