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The British Rat Pack wow audiences with “original” Rat Pack style swing fun and entertainment.
This Vegas video Trailer of the Legend of Swing show delivers fantastic swing entertainment for any event.
A fitting original tribute to the legendary Kings and Queens of swing music.
Chart smashes of The Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr. and many others including; Mack the knife, Bobbie Darrin, Cry me a river, Michael Bublé, He’s a tramp, Peggy Lee and Nat King Cole… The best original swing show money can buy.
The British Rat Pack have uniquely gained an original Rat Pack title with their performances. This is fun, talent and humour while performing the best quality swing music.
The British Rat Pack are produced by Paul-Hayden who’s current 2011 big production is the amazing Legend of Swing Vegas show which boasts an amazing cast and special guests.
The Legend Show charts the incredible story from The Birth of the Blues (By Sammy Davies Jnr.) to the captivating, original Swing Music of The Rat Pack that found its homeland in Las Vegas.
This Legend of Swing production by Paul-Hayden of The British Rat Pack moves on”! With the UK’s Finest Swing Vocalists a Truly Amazing 16 Piece BBC Westend Big Band and Show Girls.
He’s a Tramp, In the Mood, Mack the Knife, Cry me a River New York are all here brought to life!
The Legend Show co Stars; Joe Corrigan alongside The British Rat Packs George Anthony with Val Kelly, Ian Gomes (Frank Sinatra’s personal choice who played for the king in private for 11 years) and the sensational Mim Grey.
This show leads up to the Rat Pack in its Las Vegas heyday to the present with all the major block busting hits of the swing genre along the way.
These fantastic Orchestrations are brought to life by the multi-talented orchestra with songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holliday, Sammy Davies Jnr. Nina Simone, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett to current day chart smashes “Cry me a river” by Michael Bublé.
The Fabulous Legend of Swing Orchestra. Boasts some of the finest Musicians in the land. These West End and BBC instrumentalists perform for Dean Martins’ daughter and are directed by Duncan Lamont Jr.
Paul-Hayden and George Anthony of the British Rat Pack are joined by Joe Corrigan and Val Kelly in the Legend of Swing.
Ian Gomes performs on occasion with the British Rat Pack and the Legend of Swing.
Foremost Ian is the solo pianist of The Ritz in London. Ian is an entertainers entertainer.
Mim Grey Stormed the American Country Radio Chart over Christmas. Mim is also a renowned Swing vocalist who is often a special guest in the Legend of Swing and British Rat Pack.
The British Rat Pack are often joined by the Fabulous Las Vegas Show Girls who are renowned for their Glitz and Glamour. ( These beauties are stunning and can be seen on the Legend of Swing website )
The Legend of Swing and British Rat Pack Shows are “NEW, NOW & WOW Productions”. Leading the way forward as if the Rat Pack is back in swing music.
Also available as Solo, Trio to the Full Show in bespoke formats!
The British Rat Pack are the ideal choice for Party Planners and Event Organisers.
Contact The British Rat Pack and The Legend of Swing shows on. 01438 833222
All enquiries are welcome.
Insight and Services
In the United Kingdom the Guys perform alongside The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra. Many of the Musicians in this big band have worked in the Westend and for the BBC., Previous orchestras have worked for Michael Parkinson and Ted Heath Swing Orchestras.
Indeed the guys sometimes work alongside Sinatra’s personal pianist of eleven years and resident pianist at The Ritz.
The British Rat Pack deliver the penultimate live dining, swing and dance shows in Great Britain. These guys are far more than any tribute as this London Swing Band and show brims with international entertainers that can include all music.
From solo to big band The British Rat Pack and The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra enjoy delivering fun swing entertainment with tasteful performances to kings, queens and legendary music of Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Ella Fitzgerald to current Bubl’e and many more.
This is Entertainment and dance music of the highest quality and standard!
Available as a cool live vocal or with a Pianist and/or The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra, Show Girls and varied music styles from past to current genres.
Our Associate Host Events Team; tailor creative professional environments and entertainment packages ideal for all types of hospitality with fantastic additional entertainment for party planners and event organisers who want to deliver an event to remember.
The British Rat Pack pay homage to the kings, queens and the respected family of swing music. The artists deliver star performances that bring the writers music to life.
This is the show with a British lilt, full of style, humour, and musical presentation. The British Rat Pack and The Rat Pack Legend of Swing Orchestra raise the roof with fabulously big band swing arrangements and huge performances
Music from a timeless period including the amazing Nat King Cole, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Billy Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and many more create the desired party atmosphere and timeless fun that also belongs to the twenty first Century.
Fit for; television, radio, fashion shows, celebrity parties, weddings, corporate events and all kinds of hospitality functions.
Bespoke options of The British Rat Pack are available as solo, duo, trio to a lively party quartet and big band that is guaranteed to always surpass expectations.
At huge parties our events team, engineers and DJ can provide the right music on arrival and during show intervals as required.
To celebrate with The British Rat Pack call
UK 0044 (0)1438 833222.
mobile 0044 (0)7808 773889
All enquiries are welcome.
History; British Rat Pack Members clients and locations have include, HRH the Princess Royal, The Masonic Society, M.O.D., Chamber of Commerce, Celebrity Fame Academy, BBC, ITV, Granada TV, National and BBC Radio, St Georges Hill Lawn Tennis Club, Radisson Mayfair, Ardoe House Hotel, Emirates Golf Club, Cafe De Paris, British Chinese Society, KPMG, Arsenal FC, Aston Villa FC, Blackburn FC, Birmingham FC, Walsall FC, Gala Casinos, Blackpool North Pier Theatre ect.
Performing associates include, Joe Longthorne, Frank Carson, Roy Walker, Mick Miller, Bernard Manning, Edwin Star, the Drifters, The Stranglers, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Roger de Courcey, Duncan Norvelle, Cannon and Ball, David Copperfield, Jeremy Beadle, The Grumbleweeds, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Peter Grant, P J Proby, The Ivy League, The Bachelors, The Kings of Swing Orchestra, Sin City Swing, The Paul Drakley all Star Big band, Shane Quinn, Liz McClarnon, Mike Flowers, Jim Davidson, Kenny Ball and his Jazz Men, etc.
The British Rat Pack offer their respects to the families of Frank, Dean, Sammy, Nat, Ella, Bobby. Cole Porter Etc. We acknowledge all ownership, world wide copy write and title belong to the related families associates and agents.
Thanks for allowing musicians over the decades the freedom and unhindered continuity to play interpretations and tributes in honour of Swing Music as a whole.
Paul-Hayden.
The British Rat Pack and Rat Pack Orchestra.
The Legend of Swing Show.