Chanson Swing Trio [Jazz]

Tuneful vocals, swinging piano and double bass, a smattering of incredible violin and witty repartee from this husband & wife all come together in this show from the Chanson Swing Trio. Together they perform a charming blend of French chansons, Spanish canciones and German repertoire alongside some wonderful easy-listening jazz & swing.

Sophie-Jayne Holder began her musical studies on the flute at the age of four and spent her childhood between orchestras, choirs and recitals. Alongside this love and flair for music she discovered and developed her natural ability for languages, opting to study French, German and Spanish at university and spending a great deal of time living abroad. ‘Chanson Swing‘ is a natural project that combines all of her passions.

Ben Holder is the most acclaimed and exciting jazz violinist in the UK and a phenomenal self-taught pianist. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. An introduction to jazz came in his early teens – classic masters such as Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli – and led Ben to truly find his place as a musician. Ben possesses an innate sense of swing rhythm (something which often eludes classical players), breath-taking technical ability and true showmanship on stage. He offers flawless musicianship, heaps of energy and personality and a visible passion for his craft.

Mike Green combines a First Class Degree from The Birmingham Conservatoire with incredible improvisational ability and has found himself greatly in demand playing Double and Electric Bass. He has vast experience performing at small intimate Jazz Clubs such as sell-out appearances at Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express and The 606 with award-winning groups, to appearing on Prime Time National TV with household names such as Jamie Cullum and Dame Shirley Bassey for the BBC.

Line up:
Sophie-Jayne Holder – Vocals
Ben Holder – piano/violin
Mike Green – double bass