5 x saxophones, 4 x trumpets, 4 x trombones, 4-piece rhythm section and 4 vocalists. Er, it rocks...
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Ray Charles / Buddy Johnson Orchestra / Wynonie Harris / Louis Prima / Ruth Brown / LaVern Baker / Jackie Wilson / Big Maybelle / Wynona Carr / Bobby Darin / Harry Connick Jnr / The Rat Pack / Dinah Washington / Sam Butera / Freddie Bell / Bill Haley / Brian Setzer Orchestra / Jools Holland Rhythm'n'Blues Orchestra / Latin / Motown / Ska / Gospel / Burlesque / Swing / Rhythm'n'Blues / Jump Blues / Boogie Woogie / Rock'n'Roll / Shows / Films / TV Adverts / Cirque Du Soleil / Tommy Cooper / Dita Von Teese - in general, all the good things what make you laugh, smile, jump, jive and make your big toe want to jump out the end of your boot!
Formed in 2002, The Cat Pack are a honkin' and-a stompin' jump jive, rhythm'n'blues, big band rockabilly orchestra based in the UK. A dazzling, high-octane journey through all the great rockin' and swingin' big band sounds from the old to the new including blistering new cuts and jaw-dropping performances - a big bunch of cats and kittens jumpin' at The Cat Pack ball. They have 2 CD's available on Raucous Records - 'It Aint What You Do' (2005) & 'Everybody Wants To Be A Cat' (2003) and have performed as supports for Chuck Berry and Little Richard, amongst many theatre shows and leading UK jive/swing events including the 'Swing Cats Ball', 'Colne Rhythm'n'Blues Festival', 'Burnley Blues Festival' and 'Vegas', Edinburgh. Also numerous high-profile corporate events (posh stuff) including for 'Pfizer', 'Sainsburys', 'The Royal Armouries' and 'The National Railway Museum'. Band member credits include the Syd Lawrence Orchestra, BBC Big Band, NYJO, Jools Holland Rhythm'n'Blues Orchestra, Peter Grant, Joe Longthorne, Corrine Bailey Rae, Diane Schure, The Four Tops, The Supremes, Roy Wood, Mica Paris, McCoy Tyner and many West End and UK touring theatre productions. For more information check out the band website at www.thecatpack.co.uk.
Hi,Promoting an evening of cool blues and hot gypsy jazz at The University of Sheffield on 7 November. Kyla Brox and The Samuel C Lees Quartet. Advance ticket offer : £10 rather than £12 call 0114 222 8968 and quote "Ents24 Code US1" Two Headline Acts : One Show ! 8pm to 11pm. Kyla Brox "The Voice" "Blues Diva" "The Samuel C Lees Quartet does a great job of combining the traditional side of gypsy jazz with a modern feel and groove, which is both unique and and extremely desirable to listen to!" John Jorgenson Quintet.
An Evening of Cool Blues and Gypsy Jazz Saturday 7 November @ 8pm University House The University of Sheffield Tickets £12 Call 0114 222 8968 Two Headline Acts : One Show Kyla Brox : The Blues runs deep through her original material, but she builds on that to create her own sound. Kyla often headlines at festivals though out the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia.After a live session on BBC2 Radio, Kyla is now coined with the nickname "The Voice". The Samuel C Lees Quartet is one of the UK's leading exponents of swinging Gypsy Jazz. The Quartet also features "Eva Gray"on vocals. Fans of Django and Hot Club Gypsy Jazz should not miss this band !
Saturday 10 October Chris Jagger's Atcha! 'Top-notch Cajun- flavoured R&B' Plus Chris Powers MC and DJ 10 October The University of Sheffield Call 0114 222 8968 The band is fronted by the youthful, charismatic brother of, you guessed it, Mick Jagger. They play straight forward, honest tunes that you just have to dance to. Their new album clearly cements the band's position amongst the finest exponents of earthy Swamp Blues, Cajun and Roots-Rock.
Without further a do we are pleased to announce the studio is open.
The large live room has acoustically isolated zones, vocal booth, digital capabilities and extensive analogue mixing and mastering facilities.
Contemporary interior design with furniture from bmw and deep shag pile carpets, provided together with excellent engineers, affordable rates, fresh coffee and a private terrace we have created one of the best studios in the north for you.
24 HOURS & DID HE JUMP...THESE TUNES ROCK OUT. LOVE THE NAME OF THE BAND. HERE IS ME DOING MY TAKE ON GENE SIMMIONS OF KISS. THANKS FOR THE FELINE-SHIP !!!!!!
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