The OB Allstars

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The OB Allstars perform the hits and popular music of the 1940s with his all star band of virtuoso swingers: double bass, piano, sax, drums and vocals/ trumpet- for your dancing, listening and party fun.

Their music is song based and accessible, appealing to a wide range of tastes and people of all ages.

With a large repertoire of songs and styles the band are able to keep their varied audiences well entertained either for dancing in the evening or creating a great atmosphere for receptions and dinners.

*Jazz and Swing with a glint in its eye*

Jazz with a glint in its eye!

The OB Allstars perform the hits and popular music of the 1940's with his all star band of virtuoso swingers: double bass, piano, sax, drums and vocals/ trumpet - for your dancing, listening and party fun.

The OB Allstars play music from an era of swing, Latin, blues and jump jive; songs penned by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin etc. and made famous by Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and more recently, Jamie Cullum, Harry Connick Junior, Robbie Williams, Michael Buble etc.

Their music is song based and accessible, appealing to a wide range of tastes and people of all ages.

They have a large repertoire of songs and styles which means they are able to keep varied audiences well entertained, playing for dancing in the evening or creating a great atmosphere for receptions and dinners.

Each performance is tailored to individual audiences, occasions and preferences.

The OB Allstars love playing and entertaining and always aim to make the party happen.

5 Piece - Vocal / Flugel, Piano, Double Bass, Drums, Saxophone (smaller / larger combos available)

Mac The Knife
Beyond The Sea
Witchcraft
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
You Make Me Feel So Young
Fly Me To The Moon
Young At Heart
Strangers In The Night
Come Fly With Me
Cheek To Cheek
Makin’ Whoopee
It Had To Be You
Recipe For Love
That’s Amore
Volare
Sway
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Love Me Or Leave Me
The Lady Is A Tramp
Manhattan
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Blue Moon
In The Mood
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Moonlight Seranade
Honeysuckle Rose
Let There Be Love
Mona Lisa
A Nightingale Sang
Lets Face The Music And Dance
Summertime
Moonriver
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Georgia On My Mind
Stardust
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby
Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Tea For Two
Guantanamera
Girl From Ipanema
Oye Como Va
Quando Quando Quando
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
La Vie En Rose (Cuban)
Brazil (Samba)
From This Moment On
Night And Day
On The Sunny Side Of ...
You Do Something To Me
What A Difference A Day Made
Singin’ In The Rain
Blame It On My Youth
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Ole Devil MoonMac The Knife
Do Nothing ‘Til You Here From Me
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Have You Met Miss Jones
Beyond The Sea
A Foggy Day Iin London Town
Quando Quando Quando
The More I See You
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
There Is No Greater Love
Like Someone In Love
Hoochie Coochie Man
Mojo Working
Ain’t Misbehavin’

...And Many Many Many More!

Kirsteen Parkin, Wedding Event, Yorkshire
Fantastic swing band, got all the generations up dancing at our wedding, great music, lovely people and really talented. Enjoyed the band and would definatley recommend them! Thank you!

Sarah and Chris, Wedding Event, Lincolnshire
Hello Jennie, May I take this opportunity to thank Simon and colleagues of OB Allstars for making our wedding day so special. The music was enjoyed by all age groups. My mum specially liked Simon's voice. The rest of the female congregation were smitten by the Hugh Grant look alike in the group, but seriously we all enjoyed the band tremendously. The whole day was studded with little gems and the Allstars was certainly one of them. Thank you once again.

Rachel Morton, Wedding
Hi Tracey, We had an absolutely fantastic day and Simon and the rest of the band were absolutely brilliant, we've had so many people saying to us afterwards that they loved the band and that it was so nice to not have the usual cheesey dj!! we would definitely recommend them to anyone, and I'm sure would have no hesitation in using them (and you) again in the future. All the best.

Wedding
What can we say??? Thank you, Fantastic, Absolutely Brilliant, First Class, Wonderful. Please pass on our thanks and compliments to the ensemble for the wonderful music you provided on the 23rd. From our first conversation right through to the evening we have been impressed with your attitude and competence, and now are still enjoying the memories of the music and your entertainment. Please feel free to use us for any references for any future bookings you may have. You can be assured that we shall say nothing but praise for you and the ensemble With our thanks and appreciation etc.

Wedding
You performed at our wedding and what a performance,!! You blew us away with your music and voice... it was such a perfect day. The evening was so jazzy and soul it was better than we imagined it could be. All of our guests could not believe how fantastic you were, and me and Danny were just bowled over. Our wedding day was perfect from start to finish there is nothing we would do differently, we are so happy that we chose The OB Allstars for our wedding day, you have given us some unforgettable memories that we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

40th Birthday party at Southport Cricket club
Just a short note to say thank you so much for making Angela's party such a special night on Saturday. Everyone adored the Ensemble, as was clear from the packed dance floor. Singled out for special praise were your pianist, bass player and incredible multi-tasking saxophonist/ flautist. One of your greatest new fans is on the house committee at the Club and has pocketed a card with the intention of re-booking you for future events. I hope that you all had a safe trip back to Manchester and am so grateful to you all for making the trip over, as well as our evening.

Corporate function
Hope you had a good journey back from London on Wednesday, following our Cocktail Party. This is just to say a big thank you to you and the other chaps for all your hard work in helping to make the party go with a swing. You pitched it just right and we had many complimentary remarks on your behalf, which I am only too pleased to pass on. It has been a pleasure to work with you and I shall have no hesitation in recommending you.

Dinner at Salters Hall attended by The Lord Mayor of the City of London
Once again, many thanks for the smashing program you and the Ensemble put together for the dinner at Salters' Hall last month. I have had many gushing comments on the playing and the choice of pieces and I know you went down particularly well with one of my noble Law Lord colleagues, T L, who cannot believe that a stuffy..…….. chemist like me can know such excellent players.

Previous clients of The OB Allstars include:

Phil Neville, HRH Prince Edward, The Bankfield Jarvis Hotel, The Duke of Westminster, Mere Golf and Country Club, The Alderly Edge Hotel,The Portland Thistle Hotel, Adlington Hall Hunting Lodge, Canon UK Ltd., Waterside Hotel, The Dorchester Hotel, Mottram Hall Hotel, Wincham Hall, W. H. Smiths Ltd., Anderson Consulting, The Royal Mail, Marakon Associates, Boots The Chemists, Magnus Ltd., Swinton Insurance Ltd., Bellway Homes Ltd., Rockware Glass, CST Lynxserv Ltd., Granada Studio Tours, Granada T.V., Arthur Royle Ltd., Leeds Metropolitan University, Drive Time Ltd., Saddleworth Parish Council, M.E.I. Design Ltd., Packaging Automation Ltd., Eurotec Services, The David Lewis Organisation, Liverpool Law Society, Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle, Baldwin's Omega, Brian Robson, Susie Mathis, Frank 'Fou Fou' Lammar, Warners, Tescos, Asda, AFAS, Pizza Express... Some of the venues the band have appeared at include: Salters Hall, The Dorchester Hotel, The Four Seasons Hotel Park Lane, Woburn Abbey, Temple Island, Soughton Hall, Arley Hall, Mottram Hall, Adlington Hall Hunting Lodge, Shrigley Hall, Leighton Hall, Rookery Hall, Crewe Hall, Capesthorne Hall, Baldwins Omega, Mere Golf and Country Club, Goldstone Hall, Grafton Manor, The Alderley Edge Hotel, Belle Epoque Knutsford, Botanical Gardens Birmingham, Langdale Chase Hotel, The Bridge Inn...

Besides the 5 piece line up, The OB Allstars can also offer instrumental combos: duos, trios and quartets, playing the jazz standards repertoire. For example, a Piano, Double Bass and Saxophone trio, or a Guitar and Double Bass duo. This creates a great atmosphere for an afternoon drinks reception or during dinner or a drinks party. The band also plays background music in between sets.

Please note, The OB Allstars utilises a top of the range Bose L1 model 2 PA System. This is the new generation of live sound equipment and provides clarity without uncomfortable volume! Fabulous sound quality for up to 400 people, space saving, elegant and quick to set up.

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.