Jazz
Playing Django
by livemusicsolutions on May.01, 2009, under Gypsy jazz, Jazz
“Playing” Django are a 5 piece Gypsy Jazz group based in Birmingham. They delight and amaze audiences around the country with their interpretations of the classic sounds of swing of the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s from Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli.
Featuring the amazing vocal talents of Abigail Seabrook and the virtuoso violin of Pete Hartley, this is a group that has bags of life and fun.
Audio Sample: Djangology
Mike Kemp Trio
by livemusicsolutions on Mar.20, 2009, under Jazz, Swing
The Mike Kemp Trio has, since 1985 performed great swing and jazz all over the world to discerning audiences.
From engagements at top London venues to international Jazz Festivals, Mike has led his trio of piano, bass and drums through the repertoire of the great American Songbook.
Critical acclaim for the Mike Kemp Trio:
“The Mike Kemp Trio generated much excitement & produced tumultuous applause” - Daily Telegraph
“Straight ahead jazz…unpretentious swing” - Jazz Journal
“These guys swing!” - The Stage
“Mike has a beautiful way with ballads” - Oscar Peterson
Audio Sample – On The Street Where You Live
Audio Sample – My Foolish Heart
Audio Sample – Caravan
Red Alert
by livemusicsolutions on Mar.20, 2009, under Jazz, Swing
Led by superb pianist Mike Kemp and featuring the wonderful Chez Chesterman on trumpet, this quartet really swings. Mike and Ches share an enthusiasm for the Jonah Jones Quartet and were inspired to form Red Alert with the same trumpet, piano, bass and drums line up. The repertoire is drawn from Jonah Jones, Chet Baker and Louis Armstrong featuring such memorable tunes as:
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
A Kiss To Build A Dream On
Let’s Get Lost
MYJO
by admin on Feb.19, 2009, under Big Band, Jazz
One of Britian’s finest big bands, MYJO can deliver a stunning programme from Swing and Mainstream Big Band Jazz, through Broadway to performing some of the world’s best modern Jazz Orchestra repertoire.
MYJO has a long and successful history and with a list of guest artists that reads as a who’s who in Jazz.
DIGBY FAIRWEATHER “honestly, I haven’t heard a better big band since the days of Herman, Ellington and Basie.“
THE STAGE “…arguably, the finest of its kind in the UK”.
Audio Sample – Bye Bye Barnet
Musessence
by admin on Feb.19, 2009, under Jazz
musessence performs music from the Great American Songbook including tunes made famous by the likes of Anita O’Day, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and many more.
The group is led by dynamic trombonist Andy Derrick, an award winning performer and published composer who has worked alongside Alan Barnes, Mark Nightingale, Dennis Rollins and Toots Thielmans.
A veteran of the UK big band scene, Andy has worked with the Rat Pack, Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Paris Conservatoire Jazz Orchestra and is currently lead trombonist with the famous Fat Chops Big Band.
Accompanied by piano, bass and drums, musessence has one goal: to impart our love for great music to you, our audience.
Book musessence and they will endeavour to provide you with a first class music experience.
Audio Sample – Stardust
Audio Sample – 9-20 Special
Audio Sample – April In Paris
