The Almshouse
All-Stars
~Swing Show~
Classic interpretations of the "swing" songs and tunes of the
jazz age.
Trio, quartet & quintet
&
~When Billie met Al
& Louis~
The songs of Billie Holiday, Al Bowlly
& Louis Armstrong.
Duo, trio, quartet
& quintet
Lead Vocalists
Cornelius "Corny" Lechaud
Vocals, guitar, banjo & harmonica.
Duo, trio, quartet & quintet.
Anne Marie Summers
Vocals & ukulele.
Duo, trio, quartet & quintet.
The Musicians
James Hunt
Saxophones, clarinet & flute.
Trio, quartet & quintet.
Andy Offer
Double bass.
Trio, quartet & quintet.
Video clips
A selection of video clips taken by the audience at Ludlow Assembly Rooms, St Michael's Variety Show, Brimfield Club & Malvern Show.
I Got Rhythm [Swing show: clip]
Somewhere Over The Rainbow [Swing show: clip]
On The Sunny Side Of The Street [Swing show: clip]
All Of Me [Songs of Billie, Al & Louis: clip]
The James Hunt Duo
Timeless jazz standards & modern classics featuring saxophones, flute & keyboards.
"It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing" [Duke Ellington]
Presentation options:
1. Standard concert format.
2. Programmes for weddings, restaurants or similar venues.
3. Interactive concert with interesting background information about composers and performers. [Designed for social and educational groups - see "Smile" extract above].
Residencies by arrangement.
Quintet includes all above plus percussionist as per song clips.
Select from over 70 songs or allow the musicians to design a programme ideally suited to your venue.
Booking: contact@wysonlanemusic.com