Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet/Quintet Vocalist Vic Cracknell with a jazz trio playing swinging jazz standards

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Solo Vocal/Piano/Guitar set... Bespoke set of well known songs from 1930's to present day plus song requests. ...£280
Vic Cracknell Swing Band (4 piece)....mix of well known swing, rock'n'roll, pop & latin£500
Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet. Swinging jazz standards£450
All prices are a guide dependent on location (extra for London), timing, weekend or week day/evening (normally less). I am flexible, available for house parties and all sorts of celebrations, 60th, 70th, 80th, 90th birthdays and more.

About / Biography

Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet is a vocal led group playing a selection of well known swinging jazz standards associated with Farnk Sinatra, Michael Buble, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick Jr., Gregory Porter, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr., and many others. Perfect for a cool, jazz vibe at your event, celebration, party or club. Vic, an experienced pro musician, on vocals accompanied by top musicians on piano, double bass and drums. It can also be a 5 piece with added saxophone.

Vic Cracknell Swing Band is also available and ideal for dancing. - rock'n'roll/swing/pop/latin for dancing. Particularly good for "jive dancers".

Vic is also available solo (vocals/piano/guitar) with a set of classic pop, oldies & American Songbook from 1930's era's onwards. Perfect for small "60+" age group birthday parties/anniversaries.

Reviews (28)

There are currently 28 user ratings for Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet/Quintet

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Farnham, Surrey

Will travel up to 40 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 40 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Ain’t That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin

All Of Me - Frank Sinatra/Michael buble

Almost Like Being In Love - musical

At Last - Etta James

Cheek To Cheek - Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga/Fred Astaire

Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra

Don’t Get Around Much Any More - Tony Bennett

East Of The Sun (And Weswt Of The Moon) - Diana Krall

Fly Me To The Moon -Frank Sinatra

Fools Rush In

Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles

Good Old Fashioned Tune (Vic original)

Hallelujah I Love Her So - Ray Charles

I Could Have Danced All Night (

I Get A Kick Out Of You -Farnk Sinatra

I Love Being Here With You - Peggy Lee

I’m Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself - Fats Waller

I’ve Got You Under My Skin -Frank Sinatra

Isn’t It A Lovely Day -Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald

It Could Happen To You - Chet Baker

It Had To Be You -Harry Connick Jr.

Just In Time - Tony Bennett

Let The Good Times Roll -ray Charles

L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole

Mack The Knife -Bobby Darin

Maybe Wishes Do Come True (Vic original )

Moondance - Van Morrison

My Blue Heaven - Fats Domono

Nature Boy -Nat King Cole/Gregory Porter

Nice ‘N’ Easy - Frank Sinatra

Night And Day

Norwegian Wood - Beatles

On A Slow Boat To China - Barry Manilow and Bette Midler

On The Street Where You Live

On The Sunny Side Of The Street

Our Love Is Here To Stay - Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald

Pennies From Heaven - Louis Prima

Shadow Of Your Smile - Andy Williams

The Sun, The Ocean And Me (Vic original)

Sway - Michael Buble/Dean Martin

That Old Feeling - Louis Armstrong

There Will Never Be Another You - Chet Baker

What A Difference A Day Made

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong

When You’re Smiling

Where Or When

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder

You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra

Your Song - Elton John

All Shook Up - Elvis Presley

I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles

New York New York

Save The Last Dance For Me

Daydream Believer

Shake Rattle And Roll

Ain't Misbehaving

Piano Man

Nearness Of You

Sweet Caroline

Reet Petite

New York State Of Mind

I'm A Believer

Suspicious Minds

All I Have To Do Is Dream

Oh Boy

Great Balls Of Fire

Brown Eyed Girl

Can't Take My Eyes Off You

Wichita Lineman

++++ many, many more...

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

A suitable area to set up with plug points. I have a smaller set up for "house parties" (birthdays/wedding anniversaries etc...) which doesn't take up much space.
If outdoors (Summer) then equipment must have cover to avoid getting wet.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes - self contained.


What information do you require about a venue?

Directions and where to load in equipment are useful.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

There have been too many to single out. I particularly like gigs with my swing band when there is normally a full dance floor.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I have been influenced by many artists. My favourite singer is Frank Sinatra who covered most of the greatest songs written. My favourite artist overall is Stevie Wonder - a musical genius!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I have 20 years experience as a professional musician and singer. I have gigged at every imaginable type of venue - parties, events, pubs, clubs, village halls, bandstands, festivals.....I learn from every gig.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

An event where people are happy either listening and enjoying the music or dancing if appropriate.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Normally 2 x 1 hour sets. Other recorded music (Spotify) to make up a whole evening without need for a disco. Flexible....


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, so long as there is adequate cover for musical equipment if it's raining. Would prefer not to play directly on grass (can affect the equipment) so some ground cover or stage is good.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We are flexible on our set lists. We tend to know what songs are suitable but are happy to play requests.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

We have many, many fine reviews of our performances. It is important to us that people enjoy the music we play and we like to get booked again by a client if possible (it does happen)!

Recent Clients

Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet/Quintet has performed for these clients:

Numerous private parties....

Hartley Wintney Golf Club (New Year's Eve)

Barnett Hill hotel near Guildford (70th birthday)

Hand and Spear, Weybridge (60th birthday party)

Several private house parties (mostly birthdays)

Riverhouse Arts Centre, Weybridge (60th birthday)

Rural Life Centre, Tilford (Vintage Festival - Vic Cracknell Swing band)

The Elvetham Hotel, Hartley Witney

Login Lounge, Camberley

Village Hotel, Farnborough (Charity Ball)

Lurgashall Fete (Vic Cracknell Swing Band)

Guildford Bowls Club (60th birthday)

Lismoyne hotel, Fleet (Vic Cracknell Swing band themed party)

Cross Barn, Odiham (80th birthday)

Farnham House Hotel, Farnham

Loseley Park, Guildford

Lasham Gliding Club

Picnic In The Park, Farnham

Barn Hotel, Ruislip

Flavourfest Food & Drink Festival, Odiham

Venues

Vic Cracknell Jazz Quartet/Quintet has performed at these venues:

Hartley Wintney Golf Club

Pennyhill Park, Bagshot

Login Lounge, Camberley

Barnett Hill hotel near Guildford (70th birthday)

Hand and Spear, Weybridge (60th birthday party)

Birdies, Farnham

Godalming Bandstand

Riverhouse Arts Centre, Weybridge (60th birthday)

Rural Life Centre, Tilford (Vintage Festival - Vic Cracknell Swing band)

The Elvetham Hotel, Hartley Witney

Britannia, Guildford

Bat and Ball, Farnham

Harlington Centre, Fleet

Frensham Pond Hotel

Village Hotel, Farnborough (Charity Ball)

Lurgashall Fete (Vic Cracknell Swing Band)

Blacknest Golf Club

Guildford Bowls Club (60th birthday)

Lismoyne hotel, Fleet (Vic Cracknell Swing band )

Cross Barn, Odiham (80th birthday)

Farnham House Hotel, Farnham

Propaganda, Fleet

Loseley Park, Guildford

Lasham Gliding Club

Kings Arms, Fernhurst (50th birthday party)

Wheatsheaf, Farnham

Picnic In The Park, Farnham

Barn Hotel, Ruislip

Kings Arms, Fernhurst (50th birthday party)

Flavourfest Food & Drink Festival, Odiham

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Charity Event

Genres:

1920s Music

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

Jazz

Blues

Cabaret

Latin Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Covers

Vintage

Rock 'n' Roll

Latin

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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