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Chris Coull Band

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Flexible and authentic swing and jazz group from Brighton.
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Jazz band
Brighton
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The Chris Coull Quartet featuring famed Danish vocalist Sara Oschlag and international band leader and trumpeter Chris Coull. Based in Brighton, this dynamic four piece provide authentic reimaginings of jazz’s golden age. The roaring twenties, 30s swing and 40s bop shine through their extensive repertoire featuring songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Glen Miller to name just a few. Hiring this group means a no nonsense, organised, professional and flexible working band that all dress for the occasion and make sure that perfect planning equals satisfied customers. All musical equipment and stage sound is include in all our quotes and should you have any special requests (songs, dress, timings etc) we’re always happy to accommodate your bespoke needs. Sara Oschlag has been singing professionally in the UK since the early 2000’s and is a regular at many UK and European jazz festivals as well as touring throughout the country as a sought-after vocalist. Her distinctive voice is as alluring as it is captivating singing a range of styles and songs from the great American songbook. Chris Coull is a bandleader and trumpeter who has played and led throughout the world in places as far flung as America, The Middle East as well as his native UK. Soft and thoughtful, his approach takes inspiration from the more introspective playing of Chet Baker and Miles Davis. In addition to playing as a classic quartet, we also play with additional drums (for a more up-beat feel) as well as trios and duets for intimate gatherings. We consider the group’s fees reasonable and trustworthy; we love what we do and appreciate that hiring a live band needed cost the earth! Please do enquire for more details.

Chris Coull Band's Reviews

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Emily U
1 year ago

Chris and Sara consistently provide highly talented musicians to us for a wide range of events. We are constantly complimented on the quality of music we have at all our events (from Graduation ceremonies to private parties) – and that is solely down to the fact that we work with Chris Coull and his fabulous network.

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Peter D
5 years ago

If you are looking for professional entertainers, chilled out jazz and flawless service, Chris is the obvious choice. We have worked with Chris on several occasions and will continue to do so whenever our guests are looking for an unforgettable evening of pure sophistication. Play it again Chris!

Chris Coull Band's Song list

1) A Child Is Born
2) A String of Pearls
3) All of Me
4) Almost Like Being In Love
5) Alight OK You Win
6) Caravan
7) Come Fly With Me (male)
8) Don’t Get Around Much anymore
9) Dindi (male)
10) Everytime we say goodbye
11) Groove Mechant
12) In The Mood
13) Jive Samba
14) Little Brown Jug
15) Lil Darlin
16) Little Sunflower
17) Mercy mercy mercy
18) Moanin
19) Mood Indigo
20) Moonlight Serenade
21) One Note Samba
22) Orange Coloured Sky
23) Pennsylvania 6500
24) Shiny Stockings
25) Sophisticated Lady
26) That’s Sabotage
27) Boy From Ipanema
28) Nearness of You
29) Pink Panther
30) Tuxedo Junction
31) Sway
32) LOVE
33) Lady Is A Tramp
34) Things Aint What They Used To Be
35) When I fall in love
36) Woodchoppers Ball
37) Skyliner
38) Moon river
39) I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
40) It Don’t Mean A Thing
41) Cottontail
42) Sway (male key)
43) Crazy Little Thing Called Love (male)
44) Star Eyes
45) Sing Sing Sing
46) James Bond theme
47) Soul Bossa Nova
48) Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
49) Something Stupid (duet)
50) Isfahan
51) Jack The Bear
52) Rocking In Rhythm
53) Old Man Blues
54) The Mooche
55) Just A Gigolo (male)
56) Pennies From Heaven (male)
57) Amore (male)
58) Buona Sera (male)
59) Me n Mrs Jones (male)
60) Fly Me To The Moon (male key)
61) Cheek to cheek MALE
62) Cheek to Cheek FEMALE
63) Sister Cheryl
64) All Of Me
65) Satin Doll
66) Summertime
67) Fly Me To The Moon (female key)
68) Sweet Home Chicago
69) Xmas Medley
70) The Christmas Song
71) Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
72) Come Sunday
73) Take The A Train
74. Nuages Django Reinhardt
75. Struttin' with Some BBQ Louis Armstrong
76. The In Crowd Ramsey Lewis
77. Ain't Misbehavin Fats Waller
78. Bye Bye Blackbird John Coltrane
79. On Green Dolphin Street Miles Davis
80. Linus and Lucy Vince Guaraldi
81. Georgia on My Mind Ray Charles
82. Joy Spring Clifford Brown & Max Roach
83. One O'Clock Jump Count Basie
84. Potato Head Blues Louis Armstrong
85. Bumpin’ (On Sunset) Wes Montgomery
86. Feeling Good Nina Simone
87. Misty Errol Garner
88. Moody's Mood For Love James Moody
89. Stardust Louis Armstrong
90. Yardbird Suite Charlie Parker
91. Diminuendo & Crescendo in Blue Duke Ellington
92. Donna Lee Charlie Parker
93. Water Boy Don Shirley
94. Ornithology Charlie Parker
95. Begin the Beguine Artie Shaw
96. Ceora Lee Morgan
97. Sophisticated Lady Duke Ellington
98. Sugar Stanley Turrentine
99. Footprints Wayne Shorter
100. Four on Six Wes Montgomery
101. Take Five Dave Brubeck
102. So What Miles Davis
103. Take The A Train Duke Ellington
104. Round Midnight Thelonious Monk
105. My Favorite Things John Coltrane
106. A Love Supreme (Acknowledgment) John Coltrane
107. All Blues Miles Davis
108. Birdland Weather Report
109. The Girl From Ipanema Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto
110. Sing, Sing, Sing Benny Goodman
111. Strange Fruit Billie Holiday
112. A Night in Tunisia Dizzy Gillespie
113. Giant Steps John Coltrane
114. Blue Rondo a la Turk Dave Brubeck
115. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Charles Mingus
116. Stolen Moments Oliver Nelson
117. West End Blues Louis Armstrong
118. God Bless The Child Billie Holiday
119. Cantaloupe Island Herbie Hancock
120. My Funny Valentine Chet Baker
121. Body And Soul Coleman Hawkins
122. Song For My Father Horace Silver
123. Spain Chick Corea
124. Blue In Green Miles Davis
125. Naima John Coltrane
126. Flamenco Sketches Miles Davis
127. Waltz For Debby Bill Evans
128. Autumn Leaves Cannonball Adderley
129. St. Thomas Sonny Rollins
130. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Cannonball Adderley
131. What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
132. Lush Life John Coltrane/Johnny Hartman
133. Blue Train John Coltrane
134. Poinciana Ahmad Jamal
135. In a Sentimental Mood Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
136. Freddie Freeloader Miles Davis
137. Summertime Ella Fitzgerald
138. Watermelon Man Herbie Hancock
139. Salt Peanuts Dizzy Gillespie
140. Moanin' Art Blakey
141. Straight, No Chaser Thelonious Monk
142. Good Morning Heartache Billie Holiday
143. Mack the Knife Ella Fitzgerald
144. In the Mood Glenn Miller
145. Desafinado Stan Getz
146. Cast Your Fate To The Wind Vince Guaraldi
147. Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin
148. Blue Monk Thelonious Monk
149. Caravan Duke Ellington
150. Sidewinder Lee Morgan
151. Django Modern Jazz Quartet
152. Compared To What Les McCann
153. Red Clay Freddie Hubbard
154. Ruby, My Dear Thelonious Monk
155. April in Paris Count Basie
156. Bitches Brew Miles Davis
157. Twisted Lambert, Hendricks & Ross
158. Maiden Voyage Herbie Hancock
159. Mood Indigo Duke Ellington
160. St. Louis Blues Louis Armstrong
161. Manteca Dizzy Gillespie
162. How High The Moon Ella Fitzgerald
163. At Last Etta James
164. Fever Peggy Lee
165. Satin Doll Duke Ellington
166. Someday My Prince Will Come Miles Davis
167. Autumn in New York Billie Holiday
168. Epistrophy Thelonious Monk
169. I Loves You Porgy Nina Simone
170. It Don't Mean A Thing Duke Ellington
171. Koko Charlie Parker
172. Milestones Miles Davis
173. Misterioso Thelonious Monk

Chris Coull Band's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£600
Up to 2 hours£800
Up to 3 hours£1000
Packages
In and Out4 musicians
1 set only, Specified time, arriving 10-15mins before the start - we'll be in and out playing one set of 50mins.
£500
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Professionalism, turning up on time, dressed correctly and giving a knock out performance!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Love Supreme The Verdict Ronnie Scotts Jazz At the Lincoln Centre The Ritz Carlton hotel The Grand, Brighton

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Miles Davis Louis Armstrong John Coltrane Charles Mingus Thelonious Monk Ella Fitzgerald Charlie Parker Duke Ellington Chet Baker Ornette Coleman

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The Royal Albert Hall

Will the singer be the same as who I see in the videos?

Yes! If for some reason we need to change we will always liaise with the client first.

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes - everything from 3 piece up to 6 or 7 piece - see the Chris Coull Bug Band for 8 pieces and more!

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes - as long as it is within the time frame of our booking.

How much time do you need to set up?

15 -20 mins

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Yes - please do!

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes - all stage sond and musical equipment is included.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. Bespoke songs are priced on enquiry.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Swing, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Ragtime, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Gypsy jazz
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Event types:
Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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