This lively five to seven piece party band is led by a talented ex-military trombone player/vocalist who is also a former member of Ray Gelato and The Giants. The lineup also features guitar/vocals, bass, piano, drums, saxophone and trumpet.
The band combines outstanding musicianship, high energy and versatility to bring the best in Jump Jive, Rhythm & Blues, Latin Jazz and Swing. Artists covered include Louis Jordan, Cab Callaway, Ray Charles, BB King, Duke Ellington and Louis Prima. More than just a jump jive band, the group offers something for everyone.
A selection from the band's repertoire:
JAZZ & SWING
As time goes by
Girl from Ipanema
It don’t mean a thing
Blue Moon
All of me
Autumn Leaves
Misty
Body & Soul
In a sentimental mood
September in the rain
Night and Day
Tenderly
Moon River
Lady be good
Night in Tunisia
Cheek to Cheek
Mood Indigo
Nancy with the laughing face
Dream a little Dream
A kiss to build a dream on
Carnival
Summer Samba
Caravan
In a mellow tone
I can’t give you anything but love
Wave
It’s only a paper
Bye bye blackbird
My little Suede Shoes
Ornithology
Harlem Nocturne
Tea for Two
When I fall in love
SWING & BIG BAND
New York, New York
Fly me to the Moon
Strangers in the Night
Moon River
I left my Heart in San Francisco
Witchcraft
Chicago
Come Fly with Me
Beyond the Sea
Cheek to Cheek
Mack the Knife
Midnight in Moscow
Let there be Love
It had to be you
Let’s face the music and Dance
Night and Day
Blue Moon
Everybody loves Somebody
More
Route 66
Tuxedo Junction
Rockin’ in rhythm
A kiss to build a Dream on
Tea for Two
Love Me or Leave Me
As Time goes by
Lady is a Tramp
All of Me
Girl from Ipanema
I’ve got you under my skin
In the mood
Pennsylvania 65000
JUMP JIVE
Ain’t Nobody here but us chickens – Louis Jordan
It had to be you – Harry Connick
Choo Choo Ch’boogie – Louis Jordan
Is you is or is you not my baby – Louis Jordan
Let the good time roll – Louis Jordan
Just a Gigolo/ I ain’t got nobody – Louis Prima
Mini the Moocher – Cab Caloway
Tequila – Latin Dance
Sunny side of the Street – Louis Prima
Market Place – Blues
Soul Limbo – BBC Cricket Theme
Caledonia – Louis Jordan
I’ve got those blues – Dizzy Gillespie
Route 66 – Blues
Up a lazy River – Carmichael
You’re nobody ‘til somebody love you
Jack you’re dead – Louis Jordan
Nobody’s business – Blues
Good times roll – Louis Jordan
Dark Eyes – Latin Dance
Caravan – Latin Dance
Pennies from Heaven – Louis Prima
King of the swingers – Latin Dance
Buona Sera – Louis Prima
SOUL & FUNKY DANCE
I feel Good – Eddie Floyd
Bright Side of the Road – Van Morrison
Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Have I told you Lately that I love you – Van Morrison
Moon Dance – Van Morrison
Can’t take my Eyes off you – Andy Williams
Play that Funky Music – Jonny Guitar Watson
Soul Man – 60s Dance
Mr Pitiful – Eddie Floyd
Knock on Wood – Eddie Floyd
Sex Machine – Eddie Floyd
Midnight Hour – 60s Dance
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Mustang Sally – 60s Dance
Night Train – 60s Dance
Unchain my Heart – Ray Charles
Barefootin’
It’s not unusual – Tom Jones
Water Melon Man – 60s Dance
Blueberry Hill – 60s Dance
Saw Her Standing There – Beatles
Ticket to Ride – Beatles
Green Onions
Papa’s got a brand new bag – 60s Dance
LATIN DANCE
Sway – Dean Martin
Mambo Italiano – Dean Martin
La Bamba – Ritchie Valen’s
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Smooth – Santana
Corazon Espiardo – Santana
‘Tu vuo’ fa’ L’Americano’ – Renalto Carazone
Tequila – Original
Buona Sera – Louis Prima
Soul Limbo – BBC Cricket Theme
Volare – Dean Martin
King of the Swingers – Jungle Book
Dark Eyes – Russian Folk
Mambo No. 5 – Lou Bega
Bamboleo – Gypsy Kings
ROCK & ROLL
Let’s twist again
All shook up
Great balls of fire
Don’t be cruel
Blue Suede Shoes
Jail House Rock
Hound Dog
Let’s Dance
Rock around the clock
Reet Petit
See you later Alligator
Sweet Home Chicago
Shake Rattle & Roll
Flid Flop and fly
Shake Money Maker
Shim Sham Shimi
Rock me to Sleep
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