Playing guitar from the age of 15, music has always been my passion, but it is the love and admiration of the music from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s that inspired me to write and perform in what became Anth Purdy’s Swing Jazz Guitar Act. These eras produced some of the greatest music ever written by some of the best musicians and Anth Purdy’s Swing Jazz Guitar captures the sounds and styles to bring this wonderful music back to life. All original guitar instrumentals in the styles ranging from Swing, Western Swing, Jump Jive, Gypsy Jazz and the sounds of the 50’s A unique act with its roots in the early guitar greats.
As organisers of some of the biggest guitar shows in the UK, we can confirm that Anth Purdy has played at several of our events over the years and he is a pleasure to work with. He is a dedicated and talented musician with a unique style and is a most entertaining and engaging performer. His music blends swing guitar with elements of jazz, rock'n'roll and rockabilly, always enthusiastically played with gusto and finesse. His sartorial elegance complements his music perfectly and from the moment he arrives at the venue you can believe that he lives the music and the genre. Audiences love what he does and the fresh slant he brings to the medium of jazz guitar. He unfailingly receives an encore at the end of his set and very warm appreciation for his efforts. We have always found Anth to be a perfect gentleman, punctual and polite, a consummate professional and a delight to work with.
Mojo Guitar Shows have been fortunate enough to hire the services of the very talented Swing Jazz Guitarist Anth Purdy. The ever popular guitarist has entertained our customers in a variety of venues, he is very skilled musician who is at ease on any stage, with a great sound he plays Jazz instrumentals from the 1930's through to the 1950's. His on stage persona matches his musical era, he really does come across as the complete retro package. Nothing is to much trouble for Anth, between tunes he discuss's his pieces answering questions as he goes. We have always found him flexible and a real crowd pleaser who always get good audience feedback At the time of writing we have Anth booked in for two Guitar Show before the year end.