Specific Bands Archive

Annie Long

annielong1.JPG An experienced and trained ex-London jazz singer, Annie is now established in the North West. She has appeared at the Southport Jazz Festival for the last 5 years, and is a regular at Alexander’s Jazz Bar in Chester. Annie’s smooth style enables her to move effortlessly from swing to blues, latin or heartfelt ballad. Available as a duo, up to a quintet, Annie is ideal for any venue requiring a class act.

Ann-Marie Ballinger Quartet

Am1.JPGAnn-Marie is a new singer on the jazz circuit who gives a fresh sound to jazz standards and soul classics. She is influenced and inspired by great jazz and soul singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Nina Simone and has sung at Matt & Phreds jazz club in Manchester as well as numerous restaurants and clubs. She is able to sing in a range of styles whether you are looking for soft, deep and dulcet tones at restaurants or dinner parties or upbeat Motown and Big Band hits for weddings, parties and celebrations.

Sue Barron Quartet

Sue BarronSue’s material is laid back dinner-jazz and ideal for wedding breakfasts, restaurants and wine bars or any venue where sophisticated sounds are required. Influenced by the great Cleo Laine, Sue’s repertoire includes such favourites as “My Baby Just Cares For Me”, “Moondance” and “Natural Woman”. Sue has appeared at North West jazz venue ‘The Cinammon Club’ plus many regional restaurants and hotels.

Brigitte Escobar Band

Brigitte EscobarBrigitte is a tri-lingual singer with an international career who now divides her time between Manchester, UK and her native Denmark. Always a treat to hear, Brigitte can perform songs as varied as the Ella Fitzgerald songbook via traditional Scandanavian folk music to Bossa-Novas in Spanish dialect. If you fancy something a bit different, and she is in the UK, Brigitte will add a touch of class.

Shameless

shameless1.jpgShameless are a professional pop-soul function band performing at weddings, corporate events & parties. Their repertoire stems from classic Otis Redding via James Brown to contemporary pop covers such as the Zutons and the Kaiser Chiefs. Shameless are always a big hit at their gigs and have full PA rig plus lighting to create a great stage image. Line up is Paul Hickey – Vocals, Adam Hutchins – Keys, Jim Faulkner – Guitars, Graham Hirst – Bass and Brendan Day – Drums.

Quintessential Swing Band

Quintessential SwingA four or five piece band specialising in the classic 1940s & 50s material made famous by artistes such as Frank Sinatra & the Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald and more recently Jamie Cullum & Norah Jones.
Quintessential consist of a female vocalist, piano, bass & drums (plus saxophone if required). They have performed at many prestigious events including VIP entertainment at the 2004 UEFA Cup Final as well as numerous weddings and corporate events.

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