Rainey's Revue

Led by the renowned RICHARD EXALL (The Glen Miller Orchestra UK, The Pasadena Roof Orchestra) on tenor sax and clarinet, in conjunction with Musical Director, DOM BARNETT on piano. Rainey’s Revue feature some of the classic songs from the singer dubbed ‘The Mother of The Blues' – Ma Rainey - whilst capturing the true essence of the music from the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.  The established rhythm section featuring drum legend, SAM KELLY (Chaka Khan, Ben E King, Ruby Turner) and Parliamentary Jazz Award-winner, double-bassist, MARIANNE WINDHAM (Jazz Promoter and Chair of both Guildford Jazz and Fleet Jazz Clubs), set the foundation for an entertaining, crowd-pleasing musical experience. Complimenting this swinging ensemble are the powerful, captivating vocals of CHRISSIE MYLES (multi-Platinum selling band, Bastille) together with jazz singer, actress and show narrator, EMILY WINDHAM, whose voices will transport you to the jazz clubs of yesteryears....