BILL PARTON TRIO
Jazz / Funk / Lounge
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Where class and sophistication meets contemporary
Adelaide, South Australia
Australia
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| BILL PARTON TRIO: General Info
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| Member Since | 11/7/2006 | | Band Website | www.billpartontrio.com | | Band Members | 
William Parton: Piano Vocals:
Benjamin Harrison: Bass
Andrew Partington: Drums/Percussion
| | Influences | The Beatles, Groove Armada, Billy Field, John Tavener, Vince Jones, Jack Johnson, Jamie Cullum, Frou Frou, The Cat Empire, Herbie Hancock, Harry Connick Jr, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennet, Peter Cincotti, Radio Head, Portishead, Mark Murphy, Oasis, Louis Armstrong, Jeff Buckley, Chet Baker, Jimmy Smith Maroon 5, Zero 7, John Rutter, Freddie Mercury (Queen). | | Type of Label | Major |
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| About BILL PARTON TRIO |
PO BOX 13, Port Noarlunga, SA 5167
Email: info@billpartontrio.com
Website: www.billpartontrio.com
Myspace: myspace.com/billpartontrio
Mobile: +61 402 612 174
WHAT IS BILL PARTON TRIO?
Bill Parton Trio is a soul, r&b and funky lounge groove musical outfit built upon a very firm mainstream jazz roots performing both original material and covers where the overall product is of a very fresh, cool, smooth and contemporary nature. The band features William Parton (vocals & keyboards), Benjamin Harrison (bass) and Andrew Partington (drums).
HOW DID BILL PARTON TRIO FORM?
The three initially met in Year 8 together back in 2001 at Brighton Secondary School where all three were awarded Special Interest Music Scholarships.
Ironically, that year a 7-piece Dixieland band was formed of which all three lads were a part of where Andrew still played the Drums however Ben played the soprano Saxophone and William played the Banjo!
In 2003, the Dixieland band dispersed and consequential to that, a mainstream jazz trio was formed which was essentially the unofficial inception of Bill Parton Trio.
In 2006 three had graduated from secondary school is when things really started to begin and become somewhat more serious….
WHO DOES BILL PARTON TRIO SOUND LIKE?
Imagine…….
- the catchiness of The Beatles
- the smooth crooning of Sinatra
- the sentiment of Jeff Buckley
- the phrasing of Billy Field
- the cheekiness of Robbie Williams
- the soul of Ray Charles
- the funkiness of Stevie Wonder
- the abstract musicality of Radio Head
- the creativity of Louis Armstrong
- the contemporary and fresh style of Jamie Cullum
all fused together!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Live Performance with Australian Jazz Diva Marlene Richards – 18/03/2005
– Club 199 Friday Night Residency (Weekly) – 2006
- Woodstock Winery & Coterie – Sunday Afternoon Residency (Monthly) – 2006 / 2007 / 2008
- Music In The Gardens (Botanic Gardens) – 05/03/2006 with Marmalade Fiesta
- Live Performance with Ross Irwin & Carlo Barbaro (The Cat Empire) – 28/04/2006
- Official Launch: Holden Commodore – 15/08/2008
- National Dance Festival ‘Church City Blues’ – 28/10/2006 / 13/10/2007
- FAD Bar – Tuesday Night Residency (Weekly) – 2007
- Hilton Adelaide – Friday Evening Residency (Fortnightly) – 2007 / 2008
- ‘Sea & Vines’ Food & Wine Festival – 10/06/2007 with Matt Launer Quintet
- Housing Industry Association Awards – 13/10/2007
- Langhorne Creek Food & Wine Festival ‘Jazz On The Bremer’ – 04/10/2007 with Etype Jazz
- Grand Opening: HDS Retail Asia Pacific (SA Outlet - Adelaide Airport, Terminal 1) – 28/11/2008
- Esco Bar – Friday Night Residency (Monthly) – 2008
- ‘Cellar Door Sessions 2008’ Food & Wine Festival (Rymill Park) 19/01/2008 with New White Sneakers
WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR BILL PARTON TRIO?
With over 300 shows already under their belt, Bill Parton continues to constantly be on the road performing at Festivals, Entertainment Venues, Bars, Pubs, Clubs and Private Functions, the boys continue to play a prominent part in the live entertainment industry.
Despite having developed a reputable name for performing covers, Bill Parton Trio is very much an original band at heart and is where it’s sights are set in the long term.
The boys are currently working together with Producer Darren Mullan at LAB Studios where they’re putting down several tracks of which will eventuate to the release of their debut album. The album scheduled to be released in early 2009 followed by a national tour – be sure to keep your ears in tune!
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