Acts tagged with 'samba', 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 Albanach guitar duo provide elegant arrangements of light classics to energetic Latin dances and moody Spanish melodies. ... » View band profile »

‘A Night Like This’ is the UKs first official tribute to the effortlessly glamorous Dutch jazz singer Caro Emerald. The sounds of Caro Emerald are described as a mix of 1950’s inspired ballroom jazz, cinematic tangoes, groovin’ jazz tracks, infectious mambo’s and banging beats. Caro Emerald is set to take the UK by storm since she debuted on 6 July ... » View band profile »

Baraka is a unique combination of musicians from Ghana, Senegal, Germany, Dominica and Northern and Southern Ireland. Each musician contributes his individual sound and style - Reggae featuring a Kora and Djembe, Township with a Calypso bassline, Hilife with Blues Harmonica, Soca with Balafon and Flute. Baraka features musical collaborations ... » View band profile »

Barulho are a leading Brighton based Samba band. With a unique style and presence, they bring any event to life with infectious rhythms, funky beats and spectacular performances. Blending Afro-Cuban and South American roots with samba reggae, funk, hip hop and drum & bass, their passion for sound is guaranteed to get you dancing and lift your spirits. From ... » View band profile »

Beleza is a trio made up of vocals, guitar and double bass. Beleza specialise in bossa nova, samba, and other Brazilian pop styles. With an extensive repertoire including many classic Brazilian songs and original compositions, Beleza can tailor a performance to suit the mood of your event. Singer Alyss Rose has a background in jazz, blues and pop, and has be ... » View band profile »

Black Star, an exciting seven piece band based in Glasgow, take a new angle on the traditional Steel Band format, featuring saxophone in addition to steel pans and percussion. ... » 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 singers such as Ella, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Natalie Cole, Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy, Caro Emerald, Adele, and Edi Reader. ... » 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 »

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 o ... » View band profile »

A foot-stomping funky take on classic Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Dias combine Latin American folk talents with a tight funk-jazz rhythm section to produce an exciting blend, full of dance, groove and ambient sounds. With added colour from instruments such as the bazouki, conch shell and cuica the Dias take on samba, bossa and salsa beats brings a whol ... » View band profile »

Honey-toned vocalist Elainor Knight, along with a group of highly accomplished London Jazz musicians together form Elainor and The Band, an exciting new Jazz/Lounge 2- to 5-piece band, bringing style and sophistication to any event or engagement. The band performs an extensive repertoire of tastefully arranged Standards, Swing, Latin and Blu ... » View band profile »

Elainor Knight Duo is a stylish and sophisticated duo with a sizeable repertoire spanning Chart Hits to Ballroom and more. The duo consists of Elainor Knight on lead vocals with the option of keyboard or guitar accompaniment. Elainor's warm, mellifluous tones prompted legendary US Jazz Guitarist and Jazz Educator, Robert Conti, to nickname her, "The Golden V ... » View band profile »

!Jaleo! is a Guitar and Baritone duo performing Spanish, Flamenco, Latin-American and Classical music. !Jaleo! also perform a selection of well arranged pop and folk songs.

Audiences around the country have been overwhelmed by their dynamic, charismatic performances. The intricate combination of guitar and voice are likely to massage the listeners ears ... » View band profile »

Jan Straczynski is a solo classical guitarist performing Spanish, Flamenco, Latin-American and Classical music. Jan also plays a selection of well arranged pop and folk songs which together with the lush tone of the classical guitar create a lovely unique atmosphere. The intricate combination of melody, bass line and chords all on one guitar are likely to ma ... » View band profile »

Jon Pickard is one of the finest Classical Guitarists in the UK and is renowned for his extremely professional service. Highly trained and experienced he has been a professional player for over 25 years, playing concerts and background music in every imaginable setting, in the UK and across Europe, from small intimate gatherings to large concert hall events ... » View band profile »

Las Babuchas is a highly respected and experienced set of professional flamenco dancers and musicians: guitar, vocal and cajon player (drums) are the main pieces of the band, but occasional violin or double bass mix with them. They perform a traditional and authentic Spanish music with raw gypsy energy as well as intricate rhythms accompanied by powerful, e ... » View band profile »

MacUmba is a professional group of musicians based in Scotland who mix the traditional sounds of Scottish bagpipes with the infectious rhythms of Brazilian Samba percussion. MacUmba have played at many events and festivals all over the world and continue to develop their unique sound, entertaining audiences where ever they go. The normal instrumentation of t ... » View band profile »

Malcolm learned to play Trumpet at fifteen and is basically self taught. After becoming interested in jazz attended many workshops and summer schools mostly as a part time hobby. After retiring from full time job he decided to set up as solo act and turn professional in 2009. Malcolm Performs using PA and backing tracks and plays Jazz,Latin and classical mu ... » View band profile »

Maslow are an exciting 3-piece acoustic pop/dance cover act. Their unique upbeat, easy on the ear style is guaranteed to get people dancing and singing along in no time with catchy vocal hooks and sing along choruses. What more do people want from music?? Maslow Live-you can expect a host of cover tracks from today’s biggest chart artists...but a bit q ... » View band profile »

Peter Katona performs jazz, latin standards and pop songs. The uniqueness of his performance is his ability to play the walking bass, and harmonies accompaniment with his guitar on top of singing and scat improvising. First class show providing relaxing athmosphere. ... » View band profile »

Puff Uproar and the Shimmering Sound Affair are Falkirk's very own street band. With harmonious, up-lifting, cacophonous brass and a rhythm section that will make your eye-balls rattle with bass-y goodness. The band aim to transport you from the colourful climes of the Sao Paulo carnival down through South Eastern Europe for complex, Klezmer, crashing cymbal ... » View band profile »

Rory Duffy is a London-based saxophonist, pianist and arranger/composer/director with a background in jazz and improvised music. As director of Diáspora, he performs with his jazz quartet and Latin trio, combining his love of jazz and improvised music with Latin, soul and contemporary styles from around the world. Diáspora, his large-scale Latin production ... » View band profile »

Samba School are a colourful Samba percussion group specialising in authentic rhythms from the flamboyant Carnival culture of Brazil. Samba is the heartbeat of this culture of celebration, street parties, dance and fun. ... » View band profile »

Son 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. Individually the ... » View band profile »

The name Splash has become synonymous with the world of Entertainent. This band have been at the top of their field for over 20 years, all starting at the age of 15 and 16 they have mastered the skill of entertaining people to the highest standard. In the early 90s splash embarked on tours that would take them throughout Europe and to Entert ... » View band profile »

'The Sterling Three' The Sterling Three is a London based jazz trio. The core group consists of three experienced musicians with exemplary credentials from famous and well known events/venues. All three musicians have performed at: Glastonbury '10 Big Chill '10 '11 O2 Millennium Dome '10 Jazz Cafe - Camden, London '11 The Sterling Three trio offers a diverse ... » View band profile »

Trio Latino is a band that plays from an extensive latin and jazz repertoire. Many songs are from the jazz greats like Duke Ellington & Gershwin, and popular Brazilian composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim. This internationally experienced band has a quality in the music that will bring an air of sophistication to any event. Kiki Sire is the singer & percu ... » View band profile »

The Yoohoo Ceilidh Band play lively, upbeat Scottish music ideal for dancing. The line-up of fiddle, keyboard and drums provides an energetic, contemporary mix that will have everyone dancing! The high quality of the musicians ensures the band are always able to fluently adapt to each audience they play for. Whether it’s a wedding, anniversary, birthd ... » View band profile »