Soulful and irresistibly swinging, the Midlands-based Chris Watts Quartet offers an exhilarating mix of classic vocal jazz and contemporary song that is the ultimate in sophisticated entertainment. A typical evening’s performance might start with some cool cocktail jazz, ideal for creating a relaxed party atmosphere, and then go on to some livelier sets including soul/funk numbers more suitable for dancing. This makes the quartet ideal for occasions where something more than background jazz but less than a full-blown rock band is required.
The quartet features highly experienced professional musicians, performing a repertoire ranging from Swing to Latin and featuring their own stylish arrangements of jazz classics and show tunes. Chris himself provides the smooth vocals, with phrasing and intonation that shows influences of “Rat Pack”, Harry Connick Junior and Jamie Cullum. The vocals are accompanied by Chris’s excellent work on piano and the other band members on guitar, double bass and drums. Where more presence is required, the band can also add a saxophone.
The band have performed at Sheffield’s famous One Eleven Club as well as at numerous private functions including weddings, parties and corporate receptions. They bring full PA and normally play three 45 minute sets. Dress is smart suits or black tie.
Price: from £875
Chris Watts is Leicestershire based
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