The Big Easy

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The Big Easy is a sizzling 6-piece jazz/blues band.

The popular outfit are a workmanlike band who deliver with energy and style a fine selection of classic numbers, right across the board, from the 1930s to the present day.

The very best of good time jazz, blues and rhythm & blues in a style they uniquely refer to as JooZ (Jazz & Blues = JooZ) The Big Easy take classic jazz and blues numbers and rework, revamp and rearrange them in their own inimitable way - and they calls it JooZ.

Aint no sitting back when The Big Easy hit town .. prepare yourself for an evening of hot, steamy raucous & roll ! from the coolest, most cruelest band on the planet ! Daniel Day-Lewis: great music guys .. Steve Big Man Clayton declares: a fab live band .. Sam Williams Lllangollen Pavilion Theatre: one of the best bands weve had in a long time .. Colin Davis Godiva Festival says: great band .. Brian Pretty Lichfield Arts: good time guaranteed ! .. Kirsty Blakeman of Liverpool Maritime Festival states: The Big Easy went down a storm ! .. Birmingham International Jazz Festival: a knock out !

Back in august 2007 the band was invited to perform live on Wedding Breakfast TV (Sky channel 277) and received considerable feed-back from viewers.

The Big Easy have gone from strength to strength since forming some 4 years ago and have gained admirers from all corners of the music scene, mainly due to their appealing renditions of classic jazz and blues numbers and thoroughly entertaining live shows. Indeed, Big Bear Music were impressed enough to invite them to perform in the Birmingham International Jazz Festival 2006.

Whilst also taking in the Coventry Jazz Festival and Town & Country Festival the same year and being featured on CWR radio, Heart fm and Touch fm along the way. Continuing the festival trail in 2007 the band were featured in the Liverpool Maritime Event at Wellington Dock, the Lichfield Real Ale and Jazz & Blues Festival and ArtsFest in Birmingham. 2008 saw The Big Easy take to the stage at the massive Americana Festival along with the huge Godiva Festival, Fowey Royal Regatta and a special invitation to the Lllangollen Pavilion Theatre Wales.

Summer 2009 took them to Italy to perform at the prestigious Rossano Blues Festival, together with UKs big Muse Festival. Whilst 2010 promises to be their biggest year to date. With a new single and a string of impressive dates. And more recording in the offing.

The Big Easy (an English band) hit the evening stage dressed in all black and offering a set of up-tempo swing & blues. This is a band that perfectly illustrates the motto of the festival "The Bluesy Side Of Jazz, The Jazzy Side Of Blues". The band is dominated by singer Preacher D and a fine brass section. They played a catalogue of classic rhythm & blues, and swing and numbers, linked with some typical British fun and humour! (together with some unpublished visual effects!) The Big Easy seemed to be delighted to be there and it certainly showed.

» Previous Clients

• Birmingham International Jazz
• Festival
• Town & Country Festival
• Coventry City Football Club
• Lichfield Jazz & Blues Festival Liverpool Maritime Festival
• Wedding Breakfast Tv
• And Many More!

» Testimonials

"One of the UKs premier jazz / blues outfits.
- Touch FM

A knock out!
- Birmingham International Jazz Festival

A full on party band... they even had me up dancing!
- Brian Pretty of Lichfield Jazz & Blues Festival Enthused

A wonderful evening of top class entertainment!
- Michelle McCain, Ricoh Arena, Coventry

A big thank you to The Big Easy for helping to make Artsfest a great success see you next year!
- Emily Bartlett, Birmingham Arts

The guys made the whole event go with real swing!
- Town & Country Festival

A bloody fantastic band!
- John Bowes, British Airways

The Big Easy went down a storm!
- Kirsty Blakeman, Liverpool Maritime Festival

A terrific live band... good time guaranteed!
- Steve Big Man Clayton

Thanks for doing such a superb job! You are all absolute stars! Really appreciate you coming down and being part of the show.
- Adrian, Series Producer Wedding Breakfast TV

The Big Easy was the principal reason for everyone having such a good time. We all really appreciate all your efforts for us. We hope to see you again sometime!
- Dennis And Sue

A big thanks for a great performance... everyone at my daughters wedding thought you were truly amazing... I hope I get the chance to book you again some time!
- Brides Father

great music guys
- Daniel Day-Lewis

a terrific live band ... good time guaranteed!
- Steve Big Man Clayton

One of the best bands weve had in a long time
- Sam Williams, Lllangollen Pavilion Theatre

The Big Easy went down a storm
- Kirsty Blakeman, Liverpool Maritime Festival

A knock out
- Birmingham International Jazz Festival

Dont know who thrilled the crowds more The Big Easy or the Red Arrows?!
- Fowey Royal Regatta

Great stuff .. they even had me up dancing
- Brian Pretty, Lichfield Jazz & Blues Festival

"Wish you the best, leaving you with my thoughts for the New Year Much Respect! The Big Easy!"
- Mohammed Ali, onto myspace page

Excellent feedback from the audience, great repertoire of songs and loads of fun. One of the technicians who contracts for different venues said you were one of the best bands he'd seen in a long time! (he's seen a LOT of bands) I'm going to forward your contact details to one of our main festival/events organisers
- Sam Williams, Llangollen Pavillion Theatre

"Thanks for doing such a superb job! You are all absolute stars! Really appreciate you coming down and being part of the show. Very Best Wishes."
- Adrian, Series Producer, Wedding Breakfast TV

"The Big Easy was the principal reason for everyone having such a good time. We all really appreciate all your efforts for us. We hope to see you again some time!
- Dennis and Sue

Absolutely brilliant! Everyone we spoke to yesterday said how much they'd enjoyed The Big Easy. Yet another night that will remain in the memory for a long time to come. Thanks Guys and keep on rockin'"
- Terry Critchley

"Now that's what I LIKE!!!!!! Congrats on a great energetic sound. Keep it coming - a big high five!! You guys have got a great sound....need to hear more."
- Showcase Your Music

» Set Formats

The Big Easy Offer:

2 x 60 Minute Sets
Or
3 x 40 Minute Sets

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