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Denny Ilett - Swinging Sinatra

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

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

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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
Presentation

Denny Ilett celebrates Sinatra with warm, hard-swinging arrangements in two formats: an intimate sextet or an eight-piece mini big band, bringing classic songs and Rat Pack energy to the stage.

A warm, swinging evening around one of Denny's first musical loves, Frank Sinatra. Offered either as an intimate sextet or as an eight-piece mini big band, the show delivers the big-band punch and swing that audiences love; Denny's smooth vocals and Basie-style arrangements make for a true crowd-pleaser for Sinatra fans and newcomers alike.

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.

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)

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.

More press

“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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