Brighton Jazz Duo consisting of Brighton Jazz Guitarist Paul Richards and Jazz Vocalist Abi Flynn are available for hire to provide live jazz music for a range of events including parties, festivals, corporate events and functions, weddings, bars, pubs, restaurants in Brighton & Hove, London, East & West Sussex, Surrey, Kent & Hampshire.
Singer Abi Flynn and guitarist Paul Richards are both highly experienced and passionate jazz musicians that have come together to create a captivating duo that will enchant listeners. Abi’s sultry vocals and scatting are likened to that of Ella Fitzgerald, whilst the beautiful feel of Paul’s jazz guitar playing provides the perfect accompaniment.
Playing a repertoire of classic jazz standards – from bewitching ballads to lively, heart-warming swing numbers and Latin bossa nova classics, the Brighton Jazz Duo guarantee a mesmerising and highly enjoyable performance that will dazzle audiences of any kind!
Playing throughout the UK, the duo have dazzled audiences in a variety of settings at concerts, events and weddings. The pair met at Paul’s night, the the famous Brunswick Jazz Jam, Brighton’s most successful regular jazz night where Abi graced the stage and thus the duo was formed!
Both musicians are involved in various other musical projects working in Brighton, London and Sussex. Abi works extensively in pop, Motown and funk bands whilst Paul plays in a variety of ensembles specialising in Jazz, Latin – namely Brazilian, Classical and Flamenco styles. He performs in his own project – “The Paul Richards Trio” concentrating on Brazilian & South American music. The trio went down a storm last year and were in high demand at international Jazz Festivals such as Love Supreme and Rye International Jazz Festival. Jazzwise UK picked up on the vibe on the Bandstand stage at Love Supreme Festival and described Paul Richards as –
“A gem on the stage. Paul Richards beautifully updated the Laurindo Almeida nylon-string Brazilian style”
As soon as the trio started, the samba rhythms drifted around the festival dragging people into the area, creating a huge audience for the trio’s performance.
Paul also hosts the famous Brighton Jazz night – Brunswick Jazz Jam, with a wealth of talented musicians performing for the packed out venue. Both local and international artists such as Soweto Kinch, Joe Lee Wilson, Emmy award winning composer John Altman as Zstar to name a few.
The Brighton Jazz Duo can be be next seen at Little Bay restaurant on 10th February. They will be busy this year performing at Jazz venues and providing wedding music. To book the Brighton Jazz Duo, see the contact section of this website. And keep an eye out on the blog section of this website for news of the Brighton Jazz Duo.
