Acts tagged with 'saxophone', based in Edinburgh...

Vieux Carré have a fondness for early Hot Jazz and the upbeat ‘Tin Pan Alley’ movement. Working the ‘not so standard’ tunes of old in with the Great American Songbook, the Vieux Carré repertoire is energetic and lively - with some sassy and seductive numbers thrown into the mix just for fun . With comparisons to Peggy Lee and the vocal styling of o ... » View band profile »

Alina is one of the most exciting harpists based in Scotland. She has had the honour of playing at Scottish and European Parliaments, at the Queen’s 80th-birthday celebrations at Balmoral and at the King of Thailand’s birthday celebrations in Bangkok. Alina’s music is available for religious, civil and humanist ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, dinners ... » View band profile »

Banyuls Saxophone Quartet is a professional ensemble based in Edinburgh, specialized in entertaining a diverse range of events since 2007. This unique and sophisticated ensemble will add style and distinction to your special day with a blanket of music being as elegant and refined as a String Quartet, but also as stylish and sophisticated as a Jazz trio. Mor ... » View band profile »

Scotland's favourite ceilidh band. An enthusiastic, energetic Scottish ceilidh band that never fails to make weddings and ceilidhs a success. The band is based in Scotland but plays all over, covering cities in the UK from Edinburgh and Glasgow to Manchester and London and abroad. They were featured in BBC Radio Scotland's Hogmanay 'Live' show in 2009 and 2 ... » View band profile »

Champagne contain the cream of Scottish musical talent and will add a little cool and seriously sophisticated background music to your special event. Perfect for weddings or corporate drinks receptions or any other event you require background jazz. Have a loook and listen to the video up to the right and get in touch with Freak Music if yo ... » View band profile »

Corra originated in as a Celtic band in 2004 and over the years have evolved into an all encompassing ensemble playing a wide repertoire of soul, funk, rock n roll, disco and contemporary pop tunes without losing their traditional Celtic/Ceilidh roots. This hugely talented band is comprised of the countries best musicians and vocal performers and can seamles ... » View band profile »

The Counsellors are a seven piece extravaganza of a band. Their sound is classic lounge, with a twist of lemon, and an extra jigger of dry Vermouth. Comprised of vocals, three horns (trombone, trumpet and sax), guitar, bass and drums, The Counsellors swing (and we mean swing) from all over the world, with members from Australia, Canada, Brazil, Ireland and S ... » View band profile »

Fronted by the outstanding singer / harmonica player Dana Dixon and acclaimed Blues and Slide guitarist Dave Dixon, the band play a mixture of authentic Texas & Chicago blues, tough R&B and superb original numbers. Since their formation and the launch of their critically acclaimed debut album "Boogie Woman", the band have garnered fantastic reviews from the ... » View band profile »

Fat Sam's Swing Band are Scotland's premier Jumpjive, Boogie, Swing, Dance, Swing Dance, Jazz, Blues, and R & B swing band. This 9 piece outfit covers a huge range of classics from the highly commercial 'jump-jive' music of Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and Louis Prima, and the swinging sounds of Glen Miller, to the small and big band music of the middle-perio ... » View band profile »

Groove Station are a professional 5 piece band that have been playing together for over 11 years and have played hundreds of weddings, parties and corporate events. A huge repertoire of classic songs will ensure that you and your guests will have a night to remember. Ask for details about their 70s show. Groove Station are a professional band that arrives ea ... » View band profile »

Variable Jazz format groups (Trio/Quartet/Quintet/Funk Band/with vocal) that provide a cool jazz ambience, ideal as a background to a drinks reception, corporate event, wedding or other private gathering eg Birthday, or scaled up to a more dance-oriented role. Using the substantial and impressive programming expertise of The Jazz Bar (Edinburgh's most popula ... » View band profile »

New Yorker Jess Abrams is a very versatile jazz vocalist who has been performing in the UK, Europe and the USA. With a broad jazz repertoire, ranging from the classics to more contemporary tunes she can engage an audience and create the right ambiance for any event. ... » View band profile »

The Love Pirates are a lively and dynamic band, specialising in filling dance-floors and keeping toes tapping with their carefully selected repertoire, ranging from the ‘50s right up to present day. A 5 piece group with a huge sound, TLP are equally adept at making the most of small rooms as they are getting the best from larger venues. Th ... » View band profile »

Martin Waugh is one of Scotland’s leading jazz vocalists. After attending the distinguished Fiona Duncan vocal jazz workshop and working with his vocal coach Anne Diack, he has become one of the country’s most sought after singers. ... » View band profile »

Mary Mac is a unique and talented singer and performer, with presence, charm, and character She has a wealth of experience in the music industry and has recorded three albums of original material, and one of Jazz standards. All her albums have been well received after radio and TV appearances. Graeme Scott, of Leith FM, described her appearance there as "one ... » View band profile »

Moray Innes was born on 11th April 1964 in Edinburgh, attended Ainslie Park School and it is here he discovered his musical talents, first on clarinet then saxophone. While Moray was growing up, he was greatly influenced by his father‘s passion for the music of Jolson, Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin and Sinatra. Their music inspired him to follow a caree ... » View band profile »

The Nova Scotia Jazz Band is firmly in the tradition of the swinging Dixieland groups led by Eddie Condon, Muggsy Spanier, and Alex Welsh. Featuring the world class trumpet of Lorne Cowieson, the banjo wizardry of Duncan Findlay, the elegantly swinging string bass of Ken MacDonald, the ever swinging drums of Andy Rankin and the vocals, clarinet and saxophon ... » View band profile »

The Offenders are a fresh and dynamic band, specializing in up-beat rhythm and blues, mixed with a dash of funk and jazz. A young and energetic group, the Offenders are highly experienced, having played together for 5 years around many of Scotland's major venues. Their quality equipment will be set up swiftly and their stylish appearance will add a touch of ... » View band profile »

Radio Pachuco came into being in 2011 as the house band for Saturnalia cabaret, an ill-fated production involving some of Scotland's great performers. As such they had to provide the background music for burlesque acts, feats of hypnosis and even a fakir hammering a nail into his head. Certainly not a squeamish band... However it was the swing music played b ... » View band profile »

A live band at your wedding has impact and this band certainly packs a punch! Taking you on a musical journey from the '60s to present day, Rear View really can get an audience cooking. They can guarantee that everyone will know the music they play, from the older generation enjoying hits from the 60s to young people enjoying hits from today's artists. Each ... » View band profile »

The core of Seton Shoals comprises three musicians that have been playing together for six years. The band covers a broad range of music from sweet soul to lively 70's disco. The emphasis is on strong lead vocals, tight grooves and smooth backing arrangements with a live horn section that can be included by arrangement. The Shoals specialise in authentic so ... » View band profile »

Soul Inferno are a professional & experienced 6-piece male & female lead live show band with excellent vocals & brass. Performing songs and dances that authentically capture the sounds and style of classic tracks from the 60s Motown, Funk & Soul era, 70's discos and Abba, right through to modern day R& B & Pop. The band also perform a fully called ceilidh s ... » View band profile »

Soulussion And The Soul Power Horns are a hot 8 piece Edinburgh soul/funk/disco band who, for the past eighteen months, have quickly been gaining a reputation as a professional outfit both live and in the studio. ... » View band profile »

2 Petes In a Pod provide arrangements of well known classics ranging from light jazz to pop including The Beatles, Louis Armstrong and The Jungle Book. ... » View band profile »