Fresh yet Retro! ...Musical ‘Mixologists’ The Violet Jive offer up a voluptuous tiki style cocktail of sounds, blending styles and eras into one colourfully intoxicating hit ...Late night Swing/Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, otherwordly Latin Exotica, earthy Funk/Soul & Alternative/Blues. With both hot originals albums and cool covers sets, theirs is a sound that led them to support Gregory Porter at Rye International Jazz Festival in 2015.
The dynamic trio features singer/guitarist Steve Spall's lush vocals and 'Spy-esque' swing guitar prowess alongside Paulo Beeching -Double Bass and Matt Wilson -Drums ...often featuring additional musicians/guests including Sax, Trumpet, Latin Percussionist. Two originals albums: 'Far Flung' & 'Rhythm Mythology', plus other singles including a lush version of Bjorks 'Venus as a Boy' are available on iTunes.
“These musicians have mastered the art of the irresistible toe-tap and their songs transport you to somewhere hot and wanton within the first few bars. The Violet Jive are achingly cool and wherever they are going they’re doing it in style ….” SO Tunbridge Wells Magazine
For gig listings and further info please visit www.thevioletjive.co.uk