The Band Kevin’s band members are high profile and award winning session musicians in their own right and we guarantee to always have the highest calibre of musician available for your event, no matter what band size you want. They’ve performed with some of the biggest music legends of our time including Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Elton John and too many other stars to list here. They’ve appeared on TV programmes such as Children in Need, The South Bank Show, Parkinson, Top of the Pops; in most West End Shows, and everywhere from Ronnie Scott‘s to The Royal Albert Hall, as well as at major International Jazz Festivals worldwide.
Paul ‘Harry’ Harris - “The best damm pianist in the civilized world” Jonathan Ross Simon Bates - Professor of Saxophone for the Royal Marines, he has appeared live and recorded with Elvis Costello, Jamie Cullum, Bette Midler, Rick Wakeman, Chaka Khan to name a few & has performed all over the world, including on the Eiffel Tower! Mike Smith - Drummer on countless TV & Radio adverts and commercial recordings for, among others, Larry Adler, Sting, Elton John and the Spice Girls; since the mid 90’s Mike has been the regular drummer for Dame Shirley Bassey Andre Messeder - Bass player who’s worked extensively with, amongst others, Dean Martin, Buddy Greco, Shirley Bassey, Jack Jones and the BBC Radio Orchestra Mike Coates - Canadian saxophonist, a winner of the BBC Jazz Soloist of the Year award, he is a regular on the London jazz scene, including Ronnie Scott’s, Dean St. Pizza Express, Jazz Café, The Vortex and 606 club to name a few.
Mike Gorman - His TV appearances are diverse - from Later with Jools Holland….. to Strictly Come Dancing Bobby Worth - Another sought-after drummer who's a favourite at major Jazz Festivals and TV as well as regular performances with Las Vegas legend Buddy Greco. Paul Morgan - Bass player who’s worked with likes of Peggy Lee & Ronnie Scott and as long term principal bass for BBC Radio Orchestra Adrian Fry - Trombonist who’s recorded and toured as a member of Incognito and has played in many West End shows inc. The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas. Adam Linsley - Trumpet player who’s performed/recorded with everyone from Bjork to Shirley Bassey and is featured on adverts from Heineken to Hugo Boss Booking Options You can book any size of band, right up to a big band or orchestra; but if you were looking for a smaller band, a 4 piece (piano, drums, bass and saxophone) or 5 piece band (piano,drums bass, saxophone and trumpet) being the most popular option.
Additional Extras - Pre-performance smooth dinner-jazz standards on CD - Finish off the evening dancing with an hour of party/disco music on CD. Please complete the quick enquiry form on the Contact Page or telephone for further information.
© 2008 Band photographs courtesy of Keith Cooper, Northlight Images www.northlight-images.co.uk |
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Sid Gauld
An hour set, a 2 x 45 minute set, or 2 x 1 hour set is usually performed, and to give your event the very best these options can be tailored to your requirements. Tasteful and appropriate dinner-jazz background music CD is played during any breaks.