Jazz and Swing Band
The Keith Little Band is a professional Jazz and Swing Band and is available for weddings, private parties and concerts. Inspired by the music and arrangements of Benny Goodman, Fats Waller, De Ellington, Count Basie, Sonny Rollins and the like, the varied repertoire of this lively Band also includes hot Jump and Jive numbers after the styles of Louis Jordan and Louis Prima. Keith put together this group of experienced professionals in 1998, creating a superb and lively sound extending beyond the traditional and offering a wide range of exhilarating jazz that is just sheer enjoyment. With Keith on piano, the Band features Laurie Davies (trumpet), Pete Locke (trombone/vocals), (clarinet/saxophones), Donnie Joe Sweeney (string bass) and (drums).Much-travelled in Europe - and beyond - the Band has played many concerts in , , Frankfurt, at the Nantes International Music Festival and at the British Embassy in to celebrate the Queen's 80 birthday. The famed Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, , has also featured the Band.In Britain The Band has played many times at the Royal Festival Hall, London, St. David's Hall, Cardiff and other main concert venues, and is always in popular demand at major and local Jazz Festivals, Theatres and Jazz Clubs throughout the UK.