There's no doubt musical director Paul Burch will bring the swagger and fire of the golden big band era to Googlies. Paul handpicked every musician for the Denmark Street Big Band for their stellar credentials and the chemistry they share from years of playing together...
Nigel Price has earned his reputation through sheer graft and musical brilliance, multiple awards tell the story. His guitar work marries bebop fluency with deep blues feeling and harmonic sophistication.
Dave's tenor and soprano sounds are instantly recognisable, drawing from a palette that spans Charlie Parker through to Michael Brecker. A masterclass in versatility.
Catherine's voice does remarkable things. It can hold a room in silence or set it alight, moving from sultry to joyous inside a single standard. Her influences run deep, from the cool intelligence of Anita O'Day to the emotional directness of Peggy Lee, but what you hear on the night is unmistakably her own. She scats with confidence, phrases with precision, and never loses the emotional thread. This is jazz singing at its most alive: witty, warm, and completely in the moment.
We have arranged an interesting programme, which includes some old favourites and some newer pieces, with several songs from Hilary. Do come along, if you possibly can and help us make it
a Terrific Thursday ahead of Good Friday.
"Downright irresistible." Not much to argue with there. Googlies is very glad to have him back.
A repertoire that runs from Count Basie to the Beatles. The Urban Big Band are regulars at Googlies and firm favourites with our Sunday afternoon crowd. If you've heard them before, you already know why they keep coming back. If you haven't, this is a fine place to start.
"A singer with a natural musician's ear and beautiful sense of swing."
A genuinely rare talent. Very welcome back to Googlies.
Dominic is known as a generous collaborator, the kind of musician other musicians want in the room. Googlies is glad to have him in ours.
