The Drat Pack

If you want that classic swing thing by greats such as Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack, then The Drat Pack is for you. The Drat Pack is led by Adam Moran on vocals, one of the leading swing singers in the South West. Swinging such numbers as Fly me to the Moon, The Lady is a Tramp, Come fly with me and the classic New York, New York, this is the band to make your feet tap and to make the dancing swing. The Drat Pack can provide a full evening of swing, but it is not just a jazz band. The Drat Pack plays lots of great motown, soul, funk and more modern tunes to raise the energy as the evening hots up, or if a variety of styles are needed. As well as providing after dinner entertainment members of the Drat Pack can form the smaller jazz group called Lush Life, to provide laid-back background music during a meal, or for drinks, essentially providing a complete package of musical entertainment for your event.

More information on The Drat Pack in PDF format

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Maggie Reeday

Maggie Reeday started her career as a vocalist with a local Exeter band and subsequently toured USA army bases in Germany. It was during this time that she was invited to appear on ITV's 'New Faces' for a total of 4 times. She subsequently appeared in a variety of shows for ITV and has sung both for the Scottish Radio Orchestra and the BBC Radio Orchestra.

Maggie's love affair with jazz standards began many years ago and she has earned an excellent reputation in that field working with some great musicians. Jazz Journal International -"Ms Reeday has all the ingredients that a jazz singer requires; Good intonation, a powerful voice with plenty in reserve if necessary." The Guardian -"Maggie sings good standard tunes almost exclusively and makes them her own with an intimate and appealing jazz influenced vocal style". Her great sense of rhythm and natural ability to connect with her audiences has them shouting for more wherever she appears.

Maggie performs in a duo with a pianist, or with bands from trios to quintets. The trio adds a bass, the quartet adds drums and the quintet has guitar as well.

The Steve Chisholm Trio

This Trio is a mainstream jazz unit, featuring the cool, jazz-based pop of the 40s and on (Sinatra, Mel Torme) and nostalgic songs of the 50s & 60s from Sam Cooke and the Drifters to Buddy Holly and the Beatles. The Trio is vocal-based, with additional brass, guitar, piano or bass.

Art Deco Duo is also available, with vocals/brass backed by either piano or guitar. These are very popular at smaller parties and gatherings.

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Louise Parker

Louise came to singing only six years ago, discovering her previously hidden talent for both vocals and entertaining after studying for a National Diploma in Performing Arts. In 2005 she has had performances at Glastonbury Festival's Jazz Lounge, the Hayne Barton Jazz Festival and the prestigious Pizza Express Dean Street jazz venue in London to her portfolio.

Evening Standard - "There is no substitute for good time and tone, and Lulu displayed both. Tender or wild, her voice never lost its warmth and her phrasing had an in-built propulsion rarely heard from others."

She continues to go from strength to strength, developing a unique style which ranges from poignant ballads to full gutsy blues and gospel, which have audiences begging for more. Jazz classics are treated to her easy rhythmical style and inspirational scatting, with Louise playing with the band rather than in front of it. Influences include Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald andBillie Holliday. Louise currently performs with her band at Jazz venues across the Westcountry.

Projet Brassens

Projet Brassens presents the engaging songs of the great French song-writer/poet Georges Brassens, within a cabaret performance designed for English speaking audiences. The band also performs jazz and swing tunes. Vocalist Maxine Green introduces the songs in English, and translates and outlines the ideas behind parts of them. Concerts have a very French flavour but you do not need to speak French to enjoy them. Georges Brassens is as well known in his homeland as The Beatles are in England. The French regard him as a great master of song and to many he epitomises France itself.

"Sexy, soulful, rhythmic, funny, a stirring example of how music can transcend language barriers"

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