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Kit Packham
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Watch & Listen
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Solo Vocal Showreel from a live gig.
Croonerish sampler - One Jump Ahead
Kit Packham Duo - Compilation 1
About Kit
Kit was once dubbed "the Louis Jordan de nos jours". Most at home with swinging jazz, R&B or rock'n'roll but also blues, rock or "other"!
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Caterham
Public liability insurance of £10 million
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Performance details
I can perform outdoors
I have a car I can use to travel to gigs
I require car parking close to venues
I can perform with backing tracks
I can perform while walking around a venue
My equipment is PAT tested
I own a PA system
Encore awards
4th Encoreversary
Saved the day!
Musicianship
Genres:
1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Latin jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Modern jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Americana, Motown, R&B, Vintage, Tribute, Soul, Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Ska, Skiffle, 1920s era music, 1970s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Pop rock, Bossa nova, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Electro-Swing, Country, Gypsy jazz, Ragtime, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Top 40, Latin, Reggae, Salsa, Classic rock
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Instruments:
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue 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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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Producer, Actor, Dancer, Musical comedy, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, MC, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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Song list
AN EXAMPLE OF ONE VARIED SET. Scroll down for genres/themes lists under JAZZ, ...1960s POP/ROCK. 1950s and OTHER "OLDIES"
I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel To Be Free (Film 2017 theme)
Come Fly With Me
A Whiter Shade of Pale
Wake Up Little Susie
Thank Heaven For Little Girls
We Have All the Time in the World
Stranger on the Shore
As Time Goes By
Cry Me a River
Treat Me Nice
It's Now or Never
Twenty Flight Rock
Jailhouse Rock
You Never Can Tell
Stand By Me
True Love
When You Wish Upon a Star
Sunny Afternoon
Twistin' the Night Away
Hi Ho Silver Lining
A Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square.
JAZZ
After You've Gone
Java Jive
Out of Nowhere
St Thomas
Blue Bossa
Body & Soul
My Romance
There Will Never Be Another You
Girl Talk
Lullaby of Birdland
Tenor Madness
Jersey Bounce
Stompin' at the Savoy
Embraceable You
Dont Get Around Much Any More
Lover Man
Everything Happens to Me
In a Mellow Tone
Georgia On My Mind
Girl From Ipanema
Night & Day
I Can't Get Started
Watermelon Man
Misty
Green Dolphin Street
Tea For Two
My Little Suede Shoes
Have You Met Miss Jones
Don't Blame Me
When You Wish Upon a Star
Desafinado
Song For My Father
Flamingo
These Foolish Things
Button Up Your Overcoat
Pick Yourself Up
As Time Goes By
Jeepers Creepers
All of Me
On a Slow Boat to China
My Baby Just Cares For Me
When You're Smiling
The Lady Is a Tramp
Ain't Misbehavin'
Sweet Lorraine
Autumn Leaves
Put On a Happy Face
I Wanna Be Like You
I Can't Give You Anything But Love.
1960s POP/ROCK
Yeh Yeh
Sunny
Treat Me Nice
Memphis
Living Doll
Ain't That a Kick in the Head
Save the Last Dance for Me
Delilah
Red Red Wine
Brown Eyed Girl
Sweet Caroline
Return to Sender
Here Comes the Sun
A Message to You Rudy
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Bring Me Sunshine
House of the Rising Sun
Glad All Over
Sunny Afternoon
Under the Boardwalk
Honky Tonk Women
Knock On Wood
Yellow Submarine
Shaking All Over
Something
My Old Man's a Dustman
I'm a Believer
What a Wonderful World
L-O-V-E
It's Now or Never
Teddy Bear
From Russia With Love
Moon River
Summer Holiday
Stand By Me
Hi Ho Silver Lining
Need Your Love So Bad
1950s
That'll Be the Day
Singin' the Blues
Twenty Flight Rock
See You Later Alligator
Teenager In Love
Chantilly Lace
Buona Sera
Your Cheatin' Heart
Beyond the Sea
Blue Moon
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Come Fly With Me
OTHER VINTAGE "OLDIES"
New York New York
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Baby Face
The White Cliffs of Dover
We'll Meet Again
Bye Bye Blackbird
When You're Smiling
You Are My Sunshine
On a Slow Boat to China
These Foolish Things
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Run Rabbit Run
Underneath the Arches
True Love
Pennsylvania 6-5000
As Time Goes By
Sweet Lorraine
It's a Long Way to Tipperary
When I'm Cleaning Windows
Choo Choo Ch'Boogie
Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Java Jive
Moonlight Becomes You
Baker Street
I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside
Let's Do It
I ALSO HAVE A SMALL SELECTION OF CHRISTMAS SONGS, PUB SINGALONG SONGS AND IRISH SONGS, to be listed when I have time!
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Great atmosphere.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Barbican Centre; Royal Festival Hall; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Vortex Jazz Bar; Olympia Exhibition Hall; Cafe Royal; Langham Hilton; Waldorf Hotel; 100 Club; Mean Fiddler; Hurlingham Club; Goodwood House; Berkely Castle; Belvoir Castle; Eltham Palace; Belfast Opera House; Fairfield Halls; Highclere Castle.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Louis Jordan, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry, Mose Allison, Georgie Fame, Big Joe Turner, Rolling Stones, Animals (Eric Burdon), Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley,
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I always try my best to be flexible both before and during an event. Just let me know of any changes and 9 times out of 10 they can be accommodated without any fuss.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I can always provide recorded music between my sets free of charge. If you have your own playlists on iPod, laptop, phone or similar, I can play them through my PA system for you.
How much time do you need to set up?
For solo bookings about 30 minutes in most cases. For small audiences it could be as quick as 15 minutes. My full 7-piece band needs 1 - 1.5 hours.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
You're welcome to request anything from my repertoire, specific songs or a general guide towards mood or genres but it's usually best not to try and "micro-manage" the music. I have many years experience of what works but I'll gladly discuss your ideas and work with them wherever possible.
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes indeed! All you need to provide is the space for me to perform and a source of mains electricity at that spot. (Even the electricity may not be necessary in certain cases!)
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
If a song isn't included in my song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a particular song you'd like me to learn I'm happy to do this given reasonable notice. There may be an additional fee for this depending on the circumstances.
Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £100 | |
Up to 1 hour | £200 | |
Up to 2 hours | £250 | |
Up to 3 hours | £300 |
Reviews
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