The Burlettes
Swing Jive Band

Line up: Standard line up: 3 x female vocals, 1 x double bass, 1 x drums, 1 x keys.

Highlights
*3 dazzling ladies singing in 3 part harmony backed up by an incredible professional band.
*1940s-50s inspired vocal jazz & swing.
*Trumpet and Saxophone also available (see options)
*Perfect for any event.
*Jazz Duo set also available (see options) 
*Music between sets provided free of charge

Grab a martini dig out your glad rags and get ready for three ravishing ladies ready to electrify you with their dazzling vocals.

Coming together in the vibrant city of Brighton in 2007 and gaining influence from classic trios such as The Andrews Sisters and The Mcguire sisters The Burlettes will entertain you with their delicious blend of costumes choreography and musicianship. Mixing vintage glamour with a contemporary flavour Felicity Johanna and Kelly guarantee you an assortment of frisky fun and complex vocal arrangements and finished off with a little dash of naughtiness enough to spice up any evening.

Armed with a gang of ‘Burlies’ which include a double bassist drummer and keyboard player The Burlettes are multitalented professional musicians artists and performers who’s only desire is to ensure rip roaring performances that prove to be unforgettable.

This is entertainment that will whisk you back to a time when teenagers were doing the jitterbug and Uncle Sam was asking young men to enlist… bringing a collection of classic 1940’s popular tunes plus some up to date sumptuous surprises thrown in for fantastic measure. Kick your 21st century qualms to the curb for a night and join three feisty girls in remembering and celebrating all that is fabulous about our world’s wartime musical legacy.

The Burlettes are all A-list professional musicians and have individually worked with the likes of Sting Squeeze Moloko Barbara Dickson Chris Holland (Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Band) Mark Knoffler (Dire Straits) Freddy V (Average White Band) and many more. Venues and festivals include the world-famous 606 Jazz Club, Cafe De Paris, The Speigal Tent (Brighton Festival Fringe), The London Burlesque Festival, and functions include venues such as The Landmark Hotel, The Berkley, Chancery Court Hotel, and The Langham Hilton.

The Burlettes go out as a 6 piece band – 3 vocals, drums, bass and keys. However we also provide the option of a brass section (trumpet and tenor saxophone) should you wish to add a little extra sparkle and ooomph! Our brass section are not only top of their game horn players, but are also writers, producers and arrangers and have worked with huge artists such as Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, James Brown, Kirk Whallum, Sade and Van Morrison, to name but a few.