James Lambeth - Vocals *
Terry Veale - Guitar *
Bob Jones - Saxes and Clarinet *
Joe Spibey - Double Bass and Vocals *
Roger Brown - Trumpet and French Horn *
Jon Green - Guitar
Influences
Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mercer, Miles Davis, Jack Teagarden, Mildred Bailey, Bill Henderson, Dean Martin, Louis Jordan, Tracey Thorn, Chet Baker, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Ben Watt, Fats Waller, Paul Gonsalves, most of the jazzers from the 30's to 50's.
Sounds Like
Swinging jazz standards taken from the Great American Songbook.
James Lambeth is rapidly establishing himself as an up and coming singer of jazz swing standards. His smooth vocal styling has gained a fine reputation since he moved to the west of England. He has been the front man for various bands in the past as well as working in TV, stage, radio and film. The 45th Street Swing is comprised of the areas best swing musicians with a wealth of experience between them. They have built up reputations in their own right playing with various groups across the country. The 45th Street Swing play the Great American Songbook as it should be, smooth and swinging. Their repertoire includes everything from Ellington and Mercer to Gershwin and Cole Porter. They even sometimes play swinging versions of a few Smiths songs! Lambeth’s silky vocal technique always promises an evening of 30’s sophistication. With two EP releases under his belt, James Lambeth is looking to release his first album in the spring of 2008. Watch this space!
The following videos were recored live with the 45th Street Swing in Widcombe, Bath 18 June, 2006 -Night and Day *(song stops at 5 min)*
Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me
It snowed in Bath (only briefly), so I thought I’d do a little self-promotion!
Night and Day ~ Featuring Al Smith on piano and Joe Spibey on double bass.
James Lambeth’s 45th St. Swing's Friend Space (Top 27)
Dear Friend, finally it is out! The LONG expected release of our EP "Interrupted (Triptych I)" !!!
"you wonder why get interrupted / was life too fast / the nights too long / you give a fuck / get interrupted / you want no break / keep speeding on..."
Watch the music video, created by the young & wild Japanese video artist Yukihiro Taguchi. Be Surprised! You will also find some wicked REMIXES on Youtube and iTunes ;-)
Learn more about our current project "Triptych I-III" on our MySpace site...
hello james, thanks for the kind words and for listening... if you would like any free downloads please follow the profile link to LAST.FM... hope all is well with you... alan
Great to have you as a friend James. We've got the Godfathers of Groove ( Purdie, Wilson and Green Jr ) heading to the UK. Check www.18thandvinejazz.com for more info.
Hello there and thanks for the request. Really nice to know you and have you in my friends list. Now that is my kind of music. Really fabulous. I love it. You all certainly make great music. Kindest wishes to you. Richard.
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