Live Music Solutions

Playing Django

livemusicsolutions — Fri, 01 May 2009 08:40:49 +0000

“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

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Lady Georgianna

livemusicsolutions — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:06:01 +0000

Lady Georgianna are three lascivious ladies in 18th century costume. They perform theatre songs from the pleasure gardens of Georgian London, the hit songs of the day, with all the wit that went with them. Featuring vocals, harpsichord and barqoue cello, Lady Georgianna intersperse poetry and reading from the period for a complete 18th century experience.

Audio Sample – The Virgins

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Audio Sample – Take Heed

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Fordante

livemusicsolutions — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:27:00 +0000

New crossover classical group Fordante perform a fresh and exciting mix of well known music from the big screen alongside that created by film composer Phil Mountford.

Their Venetian masks hint at the worldwide sound from Italian baroque to Argentinean tango, from an English summer’s day to an Arabian night.

Through the use of electronics their unique strings, oboe and piano style brings a more traditional sound into the 21st Century, appealing to all audiences including those new to classical music.

This hugely enjoyable blend of exciting rhythms, melodies and emotions have been impressing audiences up and down the country and are unlike anything you may have heard before – totally original & yet so accessible.

Catch them while you can.

Audio Sample – Adagio
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/fordante1.mp3
Audio Sample – The Chase
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/fordante2.mp3

Mike Kemp Trio

livemusicsolutions — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:06:29 +0000

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
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/mktrioonthestreetwhereyoulive.mp3
Audio Sample – My Foolish Heart
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/mktriomyfoolishheart.mp3
Audio Sample – Caravan
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/mktriocaravan.mp3

Red Alert

livemusicsolutions — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:03:30 +0000

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

Martineau Trombones

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:55:19 +0000

Martineau Trombones are a superb music group performing an enchanting mix of light classics and well known melodies for discerning audiences everywhere.

At home in formal concert settings, background music and in many other ways, Martineau Trombones can add that extra touch of class to your gathering.

From Classical and Baroque to Jazz and music from the shows, Martineau Trombones is a group that excels at entertainment.

The group is flexible and can be any size from 4 to 16. Martineau Trombones has experience in performing both outside and indoors.

Audio Sample – Mr Sandman
http://andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/05-mr-sandman.mp3

Audio Sample – Ave Verum
http://andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/04-ave-verum.mp3

Audio Sample – Autumn Leaves
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Brassketeers

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:51:11 +0000

The Brassketeers aim to present an eclectic range of music from your favourite Classical pieces, well known melodies from stage and screen to the irrepressible allure of Jazz.

The Brassketeers perform music of variety and distinction.

For those of you yet to see The Brassketeers stage show, you will delight in the quality, range, splendour and fun of a night of truly fabulous musical entertaiment.

Programme notes are old-hat, so The Brassketeers deliver information directly to the audience on the wonderful music they perform, dwelling on the stories and little known facts behind some of the greatest melodies.

The range of classics performed in the first half covers music from the medieval era through to 20th century opera.

The 2nd half is breathtaking in it’s voyage around the world bringing music from the Americas and Europe spanning many years.

The Brassketeers recital is also a visual feast with costumes and choreography making this an amazing experience for the senses.

MYJO

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:47:38 +0000

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
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/myjobyebyebarnet.mp3

Grupo Latino

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:41:54 +0000

Grupo Latino is a 5-piece band playing the music of Salsa, Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz to discerning audiences everywhere. Since 2001, Grupo Latino has delighted audiences with its mix of danceable music across the UK.

Grupo Latino has an established background in providing entertainment for music clubs, jazz festivals, corporate entertainments, family fun days and more. The band consists of 5 professional musicians led by award winning trombonist Andy Derrick and is normally made up of guitar, bass, drums and percussion.

Audio Sample – Originale
http://andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/08-originale.mp3

Musessence

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:38:08 +0000

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
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/musessencestardust.mp3

Audio Sample – 9-20 Special
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/musessence920special.mp3

Audio Sample – April In Paris
http://www.andyderrickjazzquartet.com/livemusicsolutions/audio/musessenceaprilinparis.mp3