On the current record: Tim Lapthorn (piano), Josh Kemp (tenor sax), Spencer Brown (bass), Ben Reynolds (drums).
At various other times and places: Jon Halton/Diccon Cooper/Laurence Evans (bass), Sarah Tandy/Ben Pringle/Pete Shepherd (piano), Derek Scurll/Geoff Wright (drums), Richard Turner/Paul Stubbs (trumpet), Andy Bowie/Richard Low/Andrew Goreing (sax)
Influences
Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monroe, Chet Baker, Mark Murphy, Kurt Elling, Michael Bublé, Matt Dusk, Ian Shaw, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Lianne Carrol, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Oscar Hammerstein, Johnny Mercer, Jimmy van Heusen and many many more...
Sounds Like
Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Matt Monroe, Chet Baker, Mark Murphy, Kurt Elling, Michael Bublé, Matt Dusk, Ian Shaw,
"Torben Rees writes songs informed by the Songbook Greats. They are fresh and contemporary, yet keep the listener safely inside the "jazz" arena. Oh..and he sings a storm as well, scatting, swinging and swooping with the best, in a clearly intoned tenor croon. Great stuff"
Ian Shaw - BBC Jazz Vocalist of the year 2004 & 2007
Torben began singing at the age of 17, when joining the youth swing jazz band Just in Time first as trumpeter and then as lead male vocalist. During his years as a student in Cambridge he developed his skills as a singer and songwriter playing shows around Cambridge and across the UK with the Park Lane Big Band. Going from strength to strength in jazz Torben has just completed his new jazz album demo "Give Me A Break!" recorded with rising piano star Tim Lapthorn, amongst other great players. He has worked with several star musicians recently including: Ian Shaw (masterclass at the 606), Matt Dusk (impromptu guest appearance at Ronnie Scott's) and Steve Rubie (jamming at the 606). He works as a wedding singer in Cambridge, London, Oxford, Bath and Bristol with his own function band and is available for hire.
Hi,great friend,Torben. I've been hearing your songs constantly nowadays and they are becoming even greater after every hearing.
I am particularly moved by the "Picture in my mind",all the others touched me,but this one,more deeply. I would like to sing it. To rehearse that jewel ,i will learn a lot during those rehearsals,if you allow me to do so,of course. By the way,just hearing you sing it has been a huge delight and inspiration. It will be so great to see you sing your repertoir alive here someday.
Thank you for the inspiration and friendship, Have an amazing week, A big hug, Your friend and fan.
Thank you so much for your words and support,Torben. It is a honour for me to hear them for an amazing singer like you. I am working on a new song and i think it will be ready untill the end of this month. I will keep you updated about it.
A big hug and a good sunday for you. Lots of sucess for you.
Hi Torben! Thanks for your kind comments. Your sound is awesome, very distinctive. I wish i could scat sing like that, It comes across as so effortless. Great to hear original stuff too, i'll be back to listen again. Best Regards. H
Hi,Torben. Thank sou much for accepting my request,i am hugely impressed by your music,vocal ability ,scatting skills and the emotional depht of your voice.
Was good to hear from you the other day, thanks for calling. Have you written the songs yourself on your profile? I'd like to get involved. I songwrite too.
