The British Rat Pack Cast are performing with the amazing “Legend of Swing” theatre show.
Paul Hayden is the founder and a principle singer of both the “British Rat Pack” and the huge “Legend of Swing” theatre show. He is one of the finest soulful swing vocalists in the United Kingdom.
Like Nat King Cole Paul entered the world of music with a passion as a guitarist and instrumentalist. It was while working in and around live and studio music sessions that he was asked to take on the lead vocal. His influences are swing, soul, blues, rock and classical, from the Rat Pack, Mozart to Hendrix, Sinatra to Bocelli.
Pauls warm unique vocal tone is his own though his voice is often complimentarily compared with those golden voice of Nat King Cole and Ray Charles. He has worked with many name artists and has a wealth of professional TV. Stage and Music experience.
A Born Entertainer, Pauls lively stage presence fills the house with an uplifting warmth, charm and party chaos if necessary. He is a true showman, a blessed performer with a voice of velvet and depth.
In The British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing Paul absolutely shines. His smooth and cheeky roll is only surpassed by his stunning voice. Pauls delivers quality with a sparkle in his eyes and a very warm leading stage presence.
Paul has provided first class swing entertainment for many five star venues on behalf of corporate hospitality organisers and party planners. He was the resident performer in Le Classic at the Emirates Club for three months in Dubai while having performed all over Europe and the United Kingdom.
Four generations of Pauls family have had great success walking the boards in the West End all of which contributed vastly to the professional hands on education Paul received from child birth.
Paul-Hayden is a true entertainer and performer both musically, vocally and on the stage. He has pure natural talent.
Paul-Hayden
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George Anthony is a principle singer of The British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing show. He is an International artist of sheer class who knows how to get the party swinging. George is also one of the most exciting swing vocalists in the United Kingdom.
George has been greatly influenced since childhood by those soulful voices spanning eras of Swing, Frank Sinatra, Deano, Dean Martin, Sammy Davies Jnr of the Rat Pack. Bobby Darin to the Drifters, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross and Barry White. He is a natural performer of outstanding vocal proportion and stage presence.
His Proudest musical moments include singing as a star performer on Stars In Their Eyes as well as working with The Legend of Swing Theatre Show.
Georges roll in The British Rat Pack is that of pure mischief. Paul thinks he would have kept the real Sinatra and the Rat Pack on their toes.
George is second to none having performed first class swing entertainment around the globe for many prestige and name clients. He has worked the stage with professionals though out his career.
When George Anthony is in the room no one is excluded! With in no time at all, the house is rocking and the party is swinging. His stage presence is unique and unsurpassable.
George Anthony
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Joey Black is one of the newest and hottest talents in the United Kingdom. He has a wealth of experience and is a hit in many circles. He is a 1st class party animal, full of charisma and a joy to be around.
Joey was brought up listening to a very wide range of music that included; Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Matt Monro and so on. These have been huge influences throughout Joeys life since childhood. This is reflected in his bright electric yet modest personality and love of swing music.
One of Joeys proudest moments was when Paul-Hayden saw him performing at a small gathering of the Hamilton clan. Paul introduced Joey by announcing “Ladies and Gentlemen, “Meet Joey Black of The Rat Pack”…
Joey Black
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Ian Gomes has performed for countless celebrities, the Queen, The Queen mother, Three American Presidents, the Legendary Frank Sinatra in private for eleven years and is resident pianist at The Ritz.
Ian is the son of a very celebrated concert violinist and conductor. His love for music was inherent as a child and developed with the piano playing the highest standard as if with a voice or many voices. Ian’s style is his own.
Ian Gomes has been and is the resident pianist at “The Ritz” in London for the past seven years, playing in both The Palm Court and The Ritz Restaurant. His music flows from “Stardust” to “Autumn Leaves” filled with incredibly lush arpeggio arrangements.
Ian plays past and current melodies from around the planet. His repertoire includes “Dining at The Ritz”. (Which comes very highly recommended!).
Ian played for the real Frank Sinatra of The Rat Pack for a period of eleven years. He entertained Mr Sinatra and his many Hollywood friends in private. He was “Frank Sinatra’s personal pianist”.
“This was a golden era”, exclaimed Ian.”I enjoyed many moments with Frank Sinatra on his own and with guests. Mr Sinatra would sometimes sing with me”.
Though I has performed with the British Rat Pack the Legend of Swing show brought the amazing Ian Gomes to The Stage with an orchestra for the 1st time. His amazing music career continues overflowed into other dimensions. ” I have thoroughly enjoyed playing to the masses alongside these fabulous entertainers”.
“Ian Gomes is an Entertainers Entertainer”.
Ian Gomes; Image supplied by Regent Photography
Ian is a employed by The Ritz in London.
Though employed by The Ritz, Ian on occasion performs with the British Rat Pack and also with the Legend of Swing as our very special guest.
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The amazing British Rat Pack and Legend of Swing orchestra has a host of top musicians from the United Kingdom including Music Director, Duncan Lamont.
Our warmest compliments go out to the incredible musicians in our fabulous orchestra
including Brian Hill of Barisons Productions who also performs with the Legend of Swing show.
These great musicians are;
Sax 1 and Flute Sue Greenway
Alto Sax 2 George Phillips
Tenor Sax 1 Duncan Lamont (MD)
Tenor Sax 2 Scott Devlin
Bari Sax Bob McKay
Tpt 1 Giles Straw
Tpt 2 Andy Gibson
Tpt 3 Graham Russell
Tpt 4 Stuart Brookes
Tbone 1 Andy Flaxman
Tbone 2 Matt Watson
Tbone 3 Robert Harvey
Tbone 4 Chris Gill
Piano Bunny Thompson
Drums Les Cirkle
Bass Paul Morgan
Images supplied by Regent Photography
More information on the Legend of Swing orchestra visit the Legend of swing website.