Acts tagged with 'double bass', from across the UK...

3jazz ........ Quality Trio 3jazz consists of Jon Melville (saxophone), Geoff Chalmers (double bass) and Brian Melville (piano) all of whom are accomplished performers on their chosen instruments. Jon is a graduate of Nottingham University where he established a highly successful jazz fusion band called “Uberfunk”. He is currently living and working in ... » View band profile »

The Andy Stevens Group can provide tasteful music to suit any mood, drawing from a repertoire of classic Jazz compositions as well as some timeless 'standards' to add a touch of class to any event. The band is formed from the best of today's young jazz musicians, and features some of the stars of the future. Their ensembles are highly flexible, and can cate ... » View band profile »

An explosion of sound, this band bring you the great Tango music of Argentina. They play music from Carlos Gardel to Piazzolla making it both an authentic and organic experience. Ideal background music which adds an air of class to your event. Either sit back and enjoy or feel the music and dance... ... » View band profile »

Need a big band sound but haven’t got the space? Do you want to have an evening of dancing to hot swing and jive from some of the finest swing musicians in Yorkshire? Look no further; Avenue 54 has the perfect solution for you. Avenue 54 is a hot swing rhythm and blues band based in Leeds, guaranteed to get you jumping and jiving to the classic hits of the ... » View band profile »

This Edinburgh based band consists of Iraqi, Scottish, and English musicians led by Mohammed Nafee (Iraqi singer & musician). They perform a selection of Mohammed's favourite Arabic songs throughout all Arab countries, which he performed at parties and celebrations in Iraq. Mohammed is now hosting parties and performing for new audiences around the UK with ... » View band profile »

From the Former Soviet Socialist Republik of South Yorkshire, the Balkan Bandits are a 7-piece brass, cabaret, wailing and oom-pahing orkestra, here to indulge you with marvellous melodies and huge harmonies of Balkan, Klezmer and Show Tunes. Formed in 2007 as the house band to Na Zdrove, Sheffield’s premier “klezmer to Kalingrad” part ... » View band profile »

Formed in Edinburgh in November 2007 the Banjo Lounge 4 are a finger-popping, tune-swinging bluegrass acoustic quartet that combine the awesome power of double bass, funky drums, fat strumming acoustic guitar and the novelty redneck jazz styling of the five string banjo. ... » View band profile »

Becc Sanderson's fantabulous career has spanned two decades, and two hemispheres. She has headlined festivals in her native Australia, toured with the American saxophonist David Sanborn, been a featured artist with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Big Band in their Prom Series, and recorded and released 5 albums. A passionate and yet subtle singer, her ... » View band profile »

Without doubt, one of the most fresh and original voices operating on the contemporary jazz scene today. The Magdalena Reising and the Blue Cafe Jazz Ensemble is a unique and enchanting blend of Scottish folk, Polish melodies and tin pan alley standards and haunting originals. Featuring the captivating vocals and stunning jazz harp of Magdalena, each perfor ... » View band profile »

Blu Velvet play and sing classic jazz and modern songs to a high quality. They delve into the great American Songbook and emerge with tasteful modern arrangements; they cherry-pick the best modern songs from the great female singers such as Ella, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Natalie Cole, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy, Caro Emerald, and Eddi Reader ... » View band profile »

Buffo's Wake takes the style of Eastern European gypsy music and spins it on its head with a dark and macabre twist. Formed in Brighton in October 2010, Buffo's Wake had an amazing summer that year, recording live sessions for the BBC, playing at over 15 festivals throughout the UK, storming the likes of Secret Garden and Boomtown and playing some amazing sh ... » View band profile »

Cafecito plays a lively pre-salsa style of music still heard on the streets of Old Havana today - charanga! They play cha cha chas, boleros, danzones and Latin jazz, a flavour of which you may have heard on some of the Buena Vista Social Club recordings. Perfect for dancing and background music, weddings, parties, corporate events and Cuban or Latin themed ... » View band profile »

Established 6 years ago, Celtic knot is one of Merseyside's most popular ceilidh bands. The band consists of 6 musicians and a caller, who talks the crowd through the dances. The line-up consists of whistle/flute, concertina, bouzouki, double bass and bodhran. The band can also provide a sound engineer and full P.A. system, which is ideal for the bigger venu ... » View band profile »

Chameleon are a superb wedding & function band who specialise in providing high quality live music and entertainment for weddings and corporate events. They guarantee to make sure that the music and atmosphere at your event is fantastic! They pride themselves on being able to deliver the perfect mix of styles from the traditional hits of the ‘Rat Pack’ s ... » View band profile »

Straight out of the UK The Complete Cash are one of the UK & Europe's most authentic and most accurate Johnny Cash tribute bands around. With over two hours of material from "Folsom prison" to "a boy named sue" The Complete Cash deliver an energetic show that will be sure to get you singing along to all the "Man In Black's" classic hits. ... » View band profile »

The Congo Faith Healers are like no other band and have a totally unique sound and image! Combining swamp infested gypsy blues with wild guitar playing, voodoo vocals, latin american drum and trumpet grooves with rockabilly swing double bass and hooks that you can sing along to instantly, they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows ar ... » View band profile »

Cuarteto Guarachando are one of the top exponents of Cuban Son, Salsa and Latin Music working in the UK today. They are fronted by vocalist Adriana Lord from Havana, Cuba who has been a leading force on the Havana Scene for well over a decade having worked with the likes of William Vivanco, Eliades Ochoa (Buena Vista Social Club) and NG La Banda. Individuall ... » View band profile »

Daccordianna's original compositions will get you clapping your hands, tapping your feet and smiling at the songs detailing the trials and tribulations of life, love and the universe. Formed in 2009 Daccordianna consists of the lead singer and accordion player Anna Ross, 'The Fox' on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo when and where required, Francesca on d ... » View band profile »

Bespoke jazz bands to suit your occasion - from jazz trios and quartets, to funk and soul groups, with or without vocalist(s). Drawing from a pool of some of the region's finest talent, these groups provide the ideal atmosphere for any occasion, be it a wedding, party, drinks reception or corporate event. With a highly extensive repertoire, The Dave Smyth Ja ... » View band profile »

Debbie Davis has a vast and beautiful voice, awarded ‘Runner Up Best Vocalist of the year’ by The Scottish Jazz Awards 2009 Debbie's repertoire is versatile and impressively extensive in range. Often outperforming originals her excellence is instantly recognisable and has been compared to Barbara Streisand, Eartha Kitt as well as her greatest her ... » View band profile »

The Decent Chaps quartet has played for Jimmy Carr, Geoff Whiting, Hattie Hayridge, Richard Herring, Kate Adie, Richard Baker, Freddie Flintoff, Nick Owen to name but a few and play nationwide at many weddings/civil partnerships, cocktail/dinner/garden parties, balls and civic and corporate functions. Their large and varied repertoire includes Jazz, Swing, ... » View band profile »

DIÁSPORA United in the Latin Beat “Clave... To us the word goes beyond explanations and definitions. It means life, salsa, the food of our leisure time, the motion of intense rhythm, the emotion of 20,000 people simultaneously grooving to the natural sounds of life. It’s being played in beat, on key, on clave... It means to be on top of things, to be pl ... » View band profile »

One of the coolest swing bands in town, perfect for your wedding entertainment, private party or special corporate function business event. Dominic Halpin and the Honey B's swing band will keep you entertained . They can keep the mood mellow with the smooth sound of Dominic's unique voice, or pump it up for the party people. What ever you require, this band ... » View band profile »

Foot stompin', thigh slappin' bluegrass from the deep south (of England). Formed in the winter of 2009, Dr Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8 draw inspiration from a wide range of unusual sources for their unique choice of songs. Everything from traditional bluegrass and gospel, to Irish folk, pop and rock ensures that there is something for all ages, played with ... » 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 »