» Ain't Misbehavin'

» Profile

Ain't Misbehavin' jazz duo was formed in 1998 and is the perfect collaboration of the youth, vitality and virtuosity of Diane Atkinson and the many years experience of Tony Sheppard, making for a lively and polished performance.

Both multi instrumentalists , Diane and Tony bring some unique talents and professionalism to their music. Silky, smooth and sophisticated, or groovin' hard on a Funky Salsa dance number. the combination of Tenor and Baritone Saxophones/Jazz Flute/Female Vocals, Keyboards, Trombone and Male vocals is guaranteed to please.

From Swing and Blues, to Salsa and Bossa Nova - foot-tapping, smooth and relaxed, even standard ballroom dance numbers. The wide variety of styles played by Ain’t Misbehavin’ will be enjoyed by all.

The band has a huge repertoire including classic numbers from Cole Porter, Gershwin, Fats Waller, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Parker, George Shearing, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Charles, Robbie Williams, Jamie Cullum... the list goes on and on.

The band has a vast experience of playing for Corporate functions, Dinner-jazz, Hotels Restaurants, Weddings and private parties.

» Song List

• A Foggy Day
• A Smooth One
• Ain't Misbehavin'
• All The Things You Are
• Almost Like Being In Love
• Alright Ok You Win
• American Patrol
• Autumn Leaves
• Black Orpheus
• Blue Daniel
• Blue Monk
• Blueberry Hill
• Bluesette
• Capullito
• Chattanooga Choo Choo
• Come Fly With Me
• Cantaloupe Island
• Darn That Dream
• Days Of Wine And Roses
• Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Desafinado
• Doxy
• Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
• Every Time We Say Goodbye
• Emily
• Flying Home
• Fly Me To The Moon
• Georgia
• Girl From Ipanema
• Gravy Waltz
• Hey There You With The Stars
• Honeysuckle Rose
• Hello Dolly
• Here's That Rainy Day
• Have You Met Miss Jones
• How About You
• How High The Moon
• I Should Care
• I Wish I Knew
• I’m Beginning To See The Light
• If I Were A Bell
• I'm In The Mood For Love
• In A Mellow Tone Basie
• In A Sentimental Mood
• In The Mood Glenn Miller
• It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing
• It Had To Be You
• I Just Wanna Make Love To You
• Jeepers Creepers
• Jive At Five Count Basie
• Jumpin’ At The Woodside
• Killing Me Softly
• Little Brown Jug
• Love Me Or Leave Me
• L.o.v.e.
• Lady Is A Tramp
• Laura
• Let There Be Love
• Lullaby Of Birdland
• Mack The Knife
• Mandela
• May Each Day
• Milestones
• Misty
• Moondance
• Moon River
• Moonglow
• Moonlight In Vermont Moonlight Serenade
• Motens Swing Basie
• Nice And Easy Does It
• Nice Work If You Can Get It
• Nightingale Sang In Berkeley
• Square
• Old Devil Called Love
• On Green Dolphin Street
• On The Street Where You Live Opus One
• Orange Coloured Sky
• Ornithology Charlie Parker
• Our Love Is Here To Stay
• Out Of Nowhere
• Pink Panther Mancini
• Parchman Farm
• Passing Strangers
• Pennsylvania 6-5000
• Route 66 .
• Satin Doll
• Samba D'orefeu
• Song For My Father
• Straighten Up And Fly Right Summer Samba
• Summertime Gershwin
• Swinging Shepherd Blues Symphony Sid
• Take The A Train
• Take Five
• Teach Me Tonight
• That Old Feeling Sinatra
• The Man I Love
• The More I See You
• The Nearness Of You
• They Can't Take That Away From Me
• Tuxedo Junction
• Undecided
• Unforgettable
• Watermelon Man
• Wave
• We’ve Only Just Begun
• What A Difference A Day Makes
• What A Wonderful World
• What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life? M. Legrand
• What Is This Thing Called Love? What’s New?
• When I Fall In Love
• Worksong
• Walk On By
• What A Wonderful World
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
• Yardbird Suite
• You Took Advantage Of Me
• Zing! Went The Strings
• ...and Many More!

» Previous Clients

• Abbey Hotel Malvern
• Abbey Hotel , Tintern
• Bristol Golf Club
• Brixham Heritage Festival
• B.n.f. Oldbury
• C.c.s.a. Cheltenham
• Chase Hotel Gloucester.
• Cheltenham Conservative Association
• Cheltenham Jazz Festival Fringe
• Cheltenham Leisure And Entertainments Dept.
• Cirencester Polo Club
• Clearwell Castle, Forest Of Dean
• Cotswold Gateway Hotel , Burford
• Cotswold Hills Golf Lub
• English Holiday Cruises.
• Exmouth Town Council
• Holiday Inn Stratford On Avon
• Hotel Du Vin Cheltenham
• Kandinsky’s Cheltenham
• Lilleybrook Golf Club
• Lygon Arms Hotel Broadway
• Maggie’s Centres
• National Waterways Museum Gloucester
• Puesdown Hotel
• Queens Hotel Cheltenham
• Rotary Club, Cheltenham
• Rotary Club, North Cotswolds
• Sue Ryder Charity
• Station Hotel Gloucester
• Teignbridge District Council Leisure And Entertainments
• The New Club Cheltenham
• The Old Spot Trust
• The Venue Jazz Club
• Tewkesbury Park Hotel
• Wotton Hall, Gloucester
• Queen’s Tennis Club, Kensington
• Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kensington
• Polhawn Fort, Torpoint Cornwall
• The Eden Project. Cornwall
• St. Audries Park Quantoxhead
• University Of Gloucestershire

» Testimonials

"...wanted to thank you for providing the excellent music at the EDEN PROJECT. I know our guests thoroughly enjoyed it."
- Angela, Prince's Trust

"...thank you for a performance that exceeded our expectations. Everyone praised you enthusiastically."
- Suzi and Tony, Queen Mary 2

"...thank you for your performance at Hannah and Craig's Wedding. Everyone wanted to know where we found you."
- Rachel and David

"...thank you both for the wonderful music you played for us on the boat on Sunday. It was just the perfect music and I could see that you were the main attraction along the river bank! You provided the sort of Jazz music he loves and our eardrums weren't blasted!"
Dilys, Birthday Party

"...we've just seen the last of our guests off to distant places...thank you so much for making our special day so very special.. Fondest wishes"
- Jo S, Anniversary Party

"...so many people commented on how good you were and how well your music fitted the occasion…"
- Stephen, Corporate Event

"...the crowds enjoyed the event. You and Diane were real troupers ,.as always !"
- Sue, Cheltenham Borough Council Festivals and Entertainments

"...everyone complimented us on our choice of band and we would like to pass on our thanks to you…"
- Barbara and Roderick, Chicago, Illinois

"...it was such a great atmosphere, and the music was just what I wanted.. It created just the right feel."
- Sandra, 40th Birthday Party

"...you certainly helped the event go with a 'swing'. We raised nearly £500 which will go directly to the support of bereaved children."
- Karin, 'Winston's Wish'

"..thank you for making our event something special. Lots of people said how much they enjoyed the music and how much it added to the atmosphere."
- Anne, Cheltenham Conservative Association

» Line-up

Diane Atkinson - Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute & Vocals
Tony Sheppard - Keyboards, Trombone & Vocals

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