Formosa
Jazz Band

Please note: Formosa are available to perform on New Years Eve (see booking options for more details).

Highlights
*Exciting 4-piece female fronted
*Duo performing cocktail & lounge music also available.
*Can tailor the set to suit any occasion
*Specialising in weddings functions parties and corporate events
*An extensive set list and versatility covers a wide range of styles from
many different era's enabling them to set the right tone for any event.
*Extensive experience of playing live
*Professional approach at every stage
*State of the art equipment
*Can provide continuous dance or background iPod music between sets

An exciting female-fronted 4-piece band playing pop soul funk & jazz. Formosa can tailor their set to suit any occasion playing everything from cool dinner music right through to energetic dancefloor grooves. They have extensive experience and always adopt a professional approach.

Description of the music we play
Pop soul and funk covers plus jazz standards.
 
Type of show
Playing everything from cool dinner music right through to energetic dancefloor grooves.

Cocktail and Lounge Duo
Cocktail and Lounge Duo consisting of smooth piano & vocals is also available to perform for up to 60 minutes prior to Sugarbeat's main party set (see booking options).

Previous experience of members
Laura Robinson : vocals
Brought up listening to the great American songbook Laura’s jazz idols include Sinatra Peggy Ella and Nina. Eminent influences such as these together with more contemporary singers have all played a significant role in developing Laura’s intuitive style. Her inspired versatile and unparalleled approach has widely been acknowledged as beyond her years.

Having trained professionally at the London College of Music Laura’s involvements have included numerous recording sessions and she has performed at prestigious venues all over the UK such as the Nottingham Playhouse. With over eighteen years experience as a dancer and in addition to her current performing commitments she is also a trained singing teacher. With an urbane style of lead vocals and stage presence Laura fronts this outstanding collective of musicians.

Phil Street : keyboards & guitar
As a highly respected and skilled performer Phil is both the most experienced and multitalented member of the band. He began playing piano at the age of seven and has been performing live since the age of fifteen.

Over the years Phil has been involved in a wide variety of musical projects; ranging from duos & function bands to large 10-piece soul groups. He is also an accomplished guitarist bassist & drummer and provides essential harmonies on backing vocals wherever necessary. As well as having experience of performing overseas his broad session credits have ranged from pit work in the theatre to his involvements in recording music for soundtracks.

Simon Brown : bass guitar
Simon is an experienced pianist & bassist and has performed extensively across much of the UK southern Ireland & mainland Europe. He originally took up playing piano at the age of eight years old and began playing bass when he was fifteen. He read Music at The University of Nottingham and is currently attending Birmingham Conservatoire. Over the years he has been involved in a variety of projects including studio & television work.

Live performances have included those at the Albert Hall the West Yorkshire Playhouse and Ronnie Scott’s amongst many others. More recently Simon has performed double bass with the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra and still enjoys performing regularly whilst teaching piano and music theory.

Chris Livingstone : drums
Frequently sought after and always in demand Chris has long been established as one of the leading professional drummers in the Midlands. He also works as an instrumental teacher for the local education authority and is the author of a series of publications on instructional drumming material. He has many years of playing experience across a wide range of genres and has performed live all over the UK Europe and the US.

He remains actively involved in both performing and recording across many different projects whilst benefiting from an official endorsement from Roland UK. His commitment as a founding member of the band is a testament to the high quality of musicianship that you & your guests will experience…and no doubt remember for some time to come!

Previous Clients & Venues
Boots UK
Lewisham Borough Council
Royal Mail
Diamond Cable
Land Registry
Adams Ltd
Ronnie Scotts
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Winter Gardens
Imperial Hotel
Warner Hotels
DeVere Hotels
Park Inn Hotel
Priest House Hotel
Djanogly Theatre
Broadway Theatre
and many more!