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The Hipcats are
musicians with years of experience but who bring an exciting and
contemporary feel to the classic music of jazz and swing - making it as
fresh today as it was when it was first performed by the great artists
of the past.
They have all worked
with other great musicians or performed at major events. Some of
the experience includes being trained by the international pianist Jason
Rebello, jamming with the great Oscar Peterson, accompanying Ella
Fitzgerald and even working with the likes of Jamie Cullum, Joss Stone
& Scissors Sisters (though
that wasn't strictly jazz!). We can even offer high quality
classical piano if you would like that option for part of the event.
The
band are jazz and swing specialists but also love playing the great
music that has flowed from this which includes latin grooves, funk &
soul. Check out the song list for favourite tunes or get in touch
to find out more.
Members of the band
have played at events as diverse as The American Museum's 50th birthday
celebrations, Marlborough and Cheltenham Jazz Festivals, the Miri
International Jazz Festival and Glastonbury Festival a number of times. Other
clients have included Brasserie Blanc (for Raymond Blanc), Harvey
Nichols, Thistle Hotels and Hotel du Vin.
There are always at
least two of each instrument available with the aim that we can always
put the best line-up together for your event, sometimes even at
relatively short notice.
Typical line-ups
include:
- Solo
piano - jazz, romantic and classical
- Vocals and piano -
lounge-style
- Vocals, piano, and
double-bass - classic trio
- Vocals, piano,
saxophone or trumpet - mellow trio
- Vocals, piano, double
bass, saxophone or trumpet - mellow quartet
- Guitar,
piano, double
bass, saxophone or trumpet - instrumental quartet
- Vocals, piano, double
bass and drums - rhythm quartet
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Vocals/guitar, piano, double
bass and drums - five-piece with four Hipcats
- Vocals, piano, double
bass, drums, with guitar, saxophone or trumpet - classic five-piece
- Vocals, piano, double
bass, drums, and two horn players - big six-piece
- Vocals, piano, double
bass, drums, guitar and two horn players - full seven-piece
The Hipcats is a Registered Trade
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