Chanson Swing Quartet

Ben Holder & SJ Holder
presentChanson SwingSophie-Jayne Holder (vocals), Ben Holder (piano, violin), Mike Green (double bass), Mike Cypher (drums)Expect a charming blend of French, German and Spanish repertoire alongside some wonderful easy-listening jazz & swing. Warm, tuneful vocals, a smattering of incredible violin, swinging piano and double bass and witty repartee from this husband & wife all come together in this show from the Chanson Swing Trio.SOPHIE-JAYNE HOLDER began her musical studies on the flute at the age of four and spent her childhood between orchestras, choirs and recitals. Alongside this love and flair for music she discovered and developed her natural ability for languages, opting to study French, German and Spanish at university and spending a great deal of time living abroad. 'Chanson Swing' is a natural project that combines all of her passions.BEN HOLDER is the most acclaimed and exciting jazz violinist in the UK and a phenomenal self-taught pianist. His classical studies began at the age of six and were complemented by training at the Birmingham Conservatoire. An introduction to jazz came in his early teens classic masters such as Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli and lead Ben to truly find his place as a musician. Ben possesses an innate sense of swing rhythm (something which often eludes classical players), breathtaking technical ability and true showmanship on stage. He offers flawless musicianship, heaps of energy and personality and a visible passion for his craft.MIKE GREEN combines a First Class Degree from The Birmingham Conservatoire with incredible improvisational ability and has found himself greatly in demand playing Double and Electric Bass. He has vast experience performing at small intimate Jazz Clubs such as sell-out appearances at Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express and The 606 with award-winning groups, to appearing on Prime Time National TV with household names such as Jamie Cullum and Dame Shirley Bassey for the BBC.MIKE CYPHER is a hugely popular, Cheltenham-based drummer, often underpinning line ups up and down the country. With roots stemming back to the Gloucestershire youth jazz orchestra, Mike knows his stuff and has performed to sold-out audiences at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scotts and many more wonderful venues.