Louise Cookman is one of the leading big band, jazz and swing era vocalists in the UK. Her rich, velvety voice, an instinctive musicality and a warm and witty stage presence have all ensured that she has been a hit with audiences all over the UK and abroad for more than two decades.

"An appealing presence on the British jazz circuit for over 40 years." John Fordham

“Excellent Toots Style harmonica…” JAZZ UK

Pete Long is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist who began his professional journey after studying at the Royal London College of Music and playing with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, where he mastered all five saxophone parts, flute, bass guitar, and trumpet.

"Straight-ahead, high energy jazz is his line and he does it with aplomb" The Guardian

A regular and deservedly most popular guest at Googlies, Liane is a staunch supporter of our club, consistently delivering performances of the highest and most entertaining quality.  Early booking is advised

Paul Higgs is a highly accomplished and respected trumpeter with an impressive career in many fields including performing, composing and arranging music for film, TV and theatre. He has established himself as a versatile musician equally at home playing jazz, classical or contemporary music. He has performed in major venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and the Berlin Concert Hall. 

Andy is an exceptionally gifted jazz musician, skilled in performance, composition and arranging. He plays all the saxophones and flute and currently leads his own groups both jazz and classical. He also writes commissioned works and compositions & arrangements for his own ensembles. He is a professor at The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music in London and the Birmingham Conservatoire.

John is a musician who injects joy and spontaneity into every performance, and he enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the jazz world.

“Sue Richardson’s trumpet playing catches (Chet Baker’s) combination of delicacy and strength, and her singing has something of his candid simplicity.”