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Denny Ilett

The Sinatra songbook with Basie-Riddle swing and Rat Pack swagger.

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

“His voice, stage presence and sense of rhythm work wonders.”
Jazzabar (translated from French; festival programme)

TC Quartet

“A superb blues, deeply felt and beautifully swinging.”
Ralph Ballmer, Hot Club de France forum, 2 April 2020 (translated from French; reviewing the TC Quartet’s Quarantine Blues video, not a live concert)

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Denny Ilett sings Sinatra - live at JazzAscona 2015 (interview and concert)Open on YouTube (opens in a new tab) ↗
  • Swinging Sinatra – Denny Ilett and His French Octet Live

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TC Quintet featuring Tricia Boutté & Adrian Cox - Just You Just Me - Live in Bulach. Fun Trad Jazz!Open on YouTube (opens in a new tab) ↗
  • TC Quintet feat. Tricia Boutté – Teach Me Tonight (Live at Bülach Jazz Tage)
  • TC Quintet - Adrian Cox singing Lou-easy-an-i-a ! Pumping new orleans revival Jazz.
  • FULL CONCERT – Feel-Good Gospel & New Orleans Vibes feat. Tricia Boutté (Live)

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

Band

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

The Sinatra songbook with Basie-Riddle swing and Rat Pack swagger.

TC Quartet

Band

TC Quartet

Tricia Boutté's New Orleans voice — and a trans-Atlantic band built to carry it.

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

Denny brings his trademark mix of charm, humour, elegance and showmanship, backed by a powerful rhythm section and a horn section that recreates the colour and drive of the Rat Pack era.

TC Quartet

Presentation

The TC Quartet brings together the soul of New Orleans and the irresistible swing of classic jazz. At its heart is the powerful, soulful voice of Tricia “Sista Teedy” Boutté, joined by Adrian Cox on clarinet and vocals, Denny Ilett on electric guitar and vocals, and Sébastien Girardot’s wonderfully swinging double bass. Three voices, four distinctive personalities and an unmistakable musical chemistry, moving effortlessly between gospel, blues and swing with warmth, wit and spontaneity.

At the heart of the TC Quartet is the powerful, soulful voice of New Orleans singer Tricia “Sista Teedy” Boutté. Adrian Cox adds clarinet and vocals, Denny Ilett electric guitar and vocals, while Sébastien Girardot's double bass keeps the music swinging. Three voices and four distinct personalities weave together gospel, blues, soul and classic jazz with warmth and spontaneity.

The quartet thrives on contrast: a tender song can give way to earthy blues or spirited swing, with each musician listening and responding. The pleasure comes from their chemistry and the freedom they give the music. For larger stages, the TC Quintet adds Guillaume Nouaux on drums while preserving the same musical identity.

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

TC Quartet

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

TC Quartet

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

Line-up

  • Denny Ilettvocals, guitar
  • Malo Mazuriétrumpet
  • Mathieu Najeansaxophone
  • Philippe Milantapiano
  • Sébastien Girardotdouble bass
  • Guillaume Nouauxdrums
  • (sextet lineup shown; for the mini-big-band octet, add two horn players)

TC Quartet

Line-up

  • Tricia 'Sista Teedy' Bouttévocals
  • Adrian Coxclarinet
  • Denny Ilettguitar, vocals
  • Sébastien Girardotdouble bass
  • (quintet: + Guillaume Nouauxdrums)

Photographs

Adrian Cox · Denny Ilett · Tricia « Sista Teedy » Boutté · Sébastien Girardot
Adrian Cox · Denny Ilett · Tricia « Sista Teedy » Boutté · Sébastien Girardot

Booking Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

For theatres, festivals and gala evenings, Denny Ilett brings Sinatra’s great songs back to the stage with warm vocals, humour and arrangements inspired by Count Basie and Nelson Riddle. The show can be presented as a sextet for more intimate rooms or as an eight-piece mini big band for larger stages, with technical requirements confirmed for the chosen line-up.

Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

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“A considerable part of the audience thought for a moment Frank Sinatra had come back to life!”
365Bristol (review of The Big Swing)

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