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Frank Sinatra’s Pianist and The British Rat Pack. 2010

The British Rat Pack gave a special birthday treat while performing at a celebration in The Princes Golf Club, Sandwich Bay on the 30th January 2010.

Guests at the black tie affair were blown away by a surprise appearance and guest performance of Frank Sinatra’s personal pianist of 11 years Mr Ian Gomes.

Ian Gomes is the resident pianist at The Ritz in London for the past 7 years.

The British Rat Pack put on two stylish shows, the first being performed with Ian’s stunning piano accompaniment while guests were dining.

Guests gasped as Paul-Hayden introduced Ian for the night’s entertainment.

Ian toured and stayed with Frank Sinatra at home for 11 years. He entertained and kept Frank and his guests that obviously included other members of The Rat Pack, Dean Martin and Sammy Davies Jr.

Paul-Hayden, Tony and Sasha of The British Rat Pack sang fabulous swing classics from Nat King Cole When I fall in love, Natalie Cole Route 66, Frank Sinatra The way you look tonight, while Ian played the most beautiful accompaniment on the Piano. (Paul-Hayden/Related Blog Link;  http://www.paul-hayden.co.uk/news/2010/03/09/sinatras-pianist-paul-hayden-and-the-british-rat-pack/

The second performance was a totally different affair. The trio immediately packed out the dance floor as the lively swing music kicked in with Bobby Darrin, Mack the knife, The Rat Pack, Leroy Brown and many more attributed big band swing artists and classics.

Referring to the night’s entertainment the hostess said “this is excellent! While Haydn Hammond the Concept Event DJ added “Brilliant! I would book this London based Swing band at Wembley with the right promoter”.    

The frenzy continued as the Concept Events team and DJ Haydn Hammond played on long into the early hours of the morning.

The original British Rat Pack line up with originator Paul-Hayden accomanied by Riccardo and Tony Martin hit the stage and took off the roof at a black tie charity ball held in St Dominic Priory. Crewe Hall. In Warwickshire just before Christmas.

The very successful fund raiser and auction had The British Rat Pack with new member Sasha Solette performing on the same bill.

The party was swinging throughout the immense performances that hit the roof because of the guys and then Sasha took to the stage with her chart topping solo show. There was even a surprise visit from the Sensation Clayton Stevens who sang a medley with Sasha. (Riccardo was no where to be seen at the time

Compliments poured in of “That was amazing”. “Got to have been one of the best nights”. “And “We raised a fortune”. “The night was fortuitous and a success in every way. { Too many sherberts I Think!

The British Rat Pack provided a bespoke show and exactly what we wanted”. came from the organiser. 

Paul-Hayden (personal comment) “One thing I enjoy as The British Rat Pack is that every show is unique. This was the four of us and a new show with Sasha performing modern. We all work so well as solos, together or with the big band. Sasha sings with us in some of the swing shows and we work together in other projects.

The British Rat Pack is an enjoyable on going entertainment project I put together to deliver and lavish on some great music that is second to none. There are no impersonators in our show. We are as original as Michael Steven Bublé and Harry Connick Jr. We have the pleasure of performing with some amazing artists and musicians.

This serious industry can be a great deal of fun… If the client wants a Piano, they get a piano. Solo, duo, trio, vocal quartet. Laid back lively swing, soul, dance and big band. No event is too small or too large.

Professional Entertainment to client requirement is delivered because we enjoy it.

The Rat Pack cannot be trade marked.
Providence to many!
The Judgement Ruling “The Rat Pack” as a Trademark is outlawed…
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Headlined by the Las Vegas Sun at the following link;

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/02/judge-says-phrase-rat-pack-cant-be-trademarked/

An interesting read…

Regards,

Paul-Hayden
The British Rat Pack.