Whats got 14 eyes, 3 horns & over 200 teeth? The answer is.... an entertaining 7 piece band called One Jump Ahead! They have also got over 200 songs in their repertoire that get people up on their feet and enjoying themselves! With an irresistible blend of jazz, blues, swing and fun, they generate a highly charged atmosphere that really lets the good times roll.
*They have wowed audiences from Islington to Israel, Clerkenwell to County Cork and from Docklands to Deutschland*
One Jump Ahead are led by singer, saxophonist and songwriter, Kit Packham, accompanied by piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet and another saxophone. Their repertoire includes great swing standards, ‘Rat Pack’ numbers and a few forgotten gems. With some carefully selected rock ‘n’ roll songs, 1960s soul hits and a few vintage pop classics, they keep the dance floor busy from start to finish. The swinging tempos, sizzling sax solos and humour of ‘40s jump/ jive star Louis Jordan have inspired Kit to compose his own, critically acclaimed material. While those attending private functions are unlikely to hear much of this, club and festival audiences can expect up to 50% originals.
Having been active for 23 years now, their albums always reflected the band’s good-time approach, beginning with ‘On the Shady Side of the Street’ (released under the name ‘Kit Packham & the Sudden Jump Band’). When they changed their name to ‘One Jump Ahead’ in the early ‘90s, it was also to be the title of their next album. Kit’s blossoming songwriting skills drew the phrases ‘quite superb’, ‘the best R&B lyricist in the country’ and ‘notable contributions to the genre’, from the critics. Their 1999 release ‘From Top to Toe’ also garnered rave reviews including: ‘Packham....confirms his Position at the very top of the compositional tree...’, ‘...classic R&B...’, and ‘...top-class playing...’. The latest album, ‘Jumpin On The Bandwagon’ features all original compositions and has further enhanced their reputation. ‘Packham's best album to date’,’...a complete show in itself...’ and ‘...very impressive...’ are just a few of the accolades this time. ‘You guys have sure done your homework!’ were New Orleans singer/ pianist Frankie (Sea Cruise) Ford’s words after the band accompanied him during his 1992 European tour. Paul Jones also praised them after their session for his R&B programme on BBC Radio 2. When they broadcast live from GLR for Mary Costello her comment was "Absolutely brilliant!" Kit has been interviewed on Jazz FM, RTM, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and BBC Radio Kent, and Blues magazine Blueprint (now called Blues In Britain) featured One Jump Ahead in its "Best of British" series. The best way to find out just how good they are is to go and see them, buy one of their albums or simply book them for your event NOW!
7 piece - Male Vocal, Saxophone (x2), Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Trumpet
Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Ain’t That Just Like A Woman
Barnyard Boogie
Big Fat Mamas Are Back In Style
Big Ten Inch Record
Bitten By the Jitterbug
Bloodshot Eyes
Busted
Caldonia
Call The Police
Chartreuse
(The) Chicken & the Hawk
Choo Choo Ch’Boogie
Closer to the Bone
Couch Potato
Doctor Jump & Sister Jive
Everybody Eats
Filthy McNasty
Five Guys Named Moe
Flip, Flop & Fly
From Top to Toe
Gimme That Wine
Good Mornin’ Judge
Hatchet Man
Hit That Jive Jack
Honey Just Allow Me One More Chance
How Come You Ain’t Rich?
I Don’t Want No Junk Mail
Is There A Doctor In The House
Is You Is Or Is You Aint My Baby
It Should Have Been Me
I Want You to Be My Baby
Jack You Dead
Jumpin’ on the Bandwagon
Jump Jive & Wail
Just a Gigolo/ I Aint Got Nobody
Lemonade
Let the Good Times Roll
My Baby Just Cares For Me
One Jump Ahead
Reet Petite & Gone
Rhythm With My Blues
Romance Without Finance
Saturday Night Fish Fry
Straighten Up & Fly Right
Sure Had A Wonderful Time Last Night
Sneaky Pete
Tarmac Jack
Three Handed Woman
When I Was In France With Frances
You Oughta Steer Clear of the Water
Bald headed Blues
Barefootin’
Dancing In The Street
I Got You (I Feel Good)
Knock On Wood
Midnight Hour
Mustang Sally
My Girl
Stand By Me
Try a Little Tenderness
(The) Bright Side of the Road
Bring Me Sunshine
Bring It On Home to Me
Brown eyed Girl
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You
Dance the Night Away
Dixie Chicken
How Sweet It Is
I Saw Her Standing There
It’s Not Unusual
Just the Way You Are
Moondance
On Broadway
Why Keep a Dog & Bark Yourself?
All Around the World
Black Magic Woman
Brown Sugar
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love
Feelin’ Good
Framed
Green Onions
Honky Tonk Women
Hot Licks Cold Liquor
I Know Your Wig Has Gone
I Live The Life I Love
It Ain’t Broke
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
(The) Last Meal
Mary Ann
Messin’ With The Kid
My Babe
One Mint Julep
One Night of Sin
Outskirts of Town
Pink Champagne
Reet Petite
Route 66
Spooky
Stray Cat Strut
Talk, Talk, Talk
Three Cool Cats
Trick Bag
Who Drank My Beer
Be My Guest
Blue Monday
Heartbreak Hotel
Hi Heel Sneakers
I’m Walkin’
Jailhouse Rock
My Girl Josephine
Nadine
No Particular Place to Go
Rock Around the Clock
Shake Rattle & Roll
Treat Me Nice
Willie & the Hand Jive
You Never can Tell
Have I Told You Lately
I Can’t Help falling In Love With You
I Missed My Turning
I Put A Spell On You
I Will Not Be Your Fool
Lets Stay Together
Need Your Love So Bad
Night Train
(A) Perfect Day
Every Time We Say Goodbye
Gee, Baby, Ain’t I Good to You
Georgia On My Mind
I Ain’t Got Nothin But The Blues
Moon River
My Funny Valentine
Round Midnight
Sad Times
True Love
Unforgettable
We Have All the Time In the World
What A Wonderful World
Blueberry Hill (Latin arrangement)
Don’t Bother Me No More
Early in the Mornin’
Fried Bananas
Livin’ La Vida Loca
Margarita!
(The) Simple Things In Life
Soul Limbo
Tequila
‘Til There Was You
Pennies From Heaven
(The) Big Swinging Dick
But I Was Cool
Cleaning Up My Act
I Wanna Be Like You
Minnie the Moocher
(The) Monster Mash
What’s the Use of Getting Sober
Whiskey Heaven
Your Feets Too Big
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head
Come Fly With Me
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometimes
Fly Me to the Moon
For Once In My Life
(The) Girl From Ipanema
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Love Paris
It Had To Be You
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
(The) Lady is a Tramp
Let There Be Love
Love Is Here To Stay
Mack the Knife
Makin’ Whoopee
Mr. Bojangles
New York, New York
Night & Day
Satin Doll
Strangers In the Night
Sway
Ain’t Misbehavin’
All of Me
As Time Goes By
Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home
Beyond the Sea
(The) Blues Is In My Blood
Caravan
Don't Get Around Much Any More
Harlem Nocturne
Hello Dolly
Honeysuckle Rose
I Can’t Get Started
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
It Don’t Mean A Thing
In The Mood
Java Jive
Jumpin’ At The Woodside
(A) Kiss to Build a Dream On
Last Time I Saw Jeanine
Lester Leaps In
Manhattan
Moonlight Serenade
My Baby Said Yes
(A) Nightingale Sang
Nutella the Hun
On The Shady Side of the Street
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Red Top
Seven Come Eleven
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Summertime
S’Wonderful
T’Aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do
Take the A Train
Tenor Madness
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Until the Real Thing Comes Along
Worksong
We Are In Love
Twistin’ the Night Away
Under the Boardwalk
Jazz Journal International...The band (One Jump Ahead) play like a well-oiled machine but not like clockwork. There’s loose rhythmic feel and the vibrant happy sound of people enjoying themselves... The Times...inspired jump blues... Time Out... class exponents of the jump-jive ouevre... Daily Express...vigorous jump-jive and R&B...
The band are able to perform 3 x 45 minute sets or 2 x 60 minute sets. However, alternatives may be negotiated. One Jump Ahead provide their own PA and lighting, suitable for audiences/ rooms with a 200 capacity. The band also provide music on CD through their PA whilst offstage.
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
