Chris Smith Email & Phone Number

Whilst still studying Chris joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Great Britain (NYJO), for whom he composed music and performed on trumpet at the Reno Jazz Festival, (Nevada), toured California, Australia and Russia. He also performed a solo trumpet fanfare in the Film “Silver Bears” – on screen next to Michael Cain and Jay Leno! Chris then joined the big band run by Glenn Miller’s brother – Herb Miller- toured Scandinavia and the U.K whilst also music writing and arranging for the band. In 1983 he performed on trumpet and keyboard for many top high society London party bands whilst always taking note of etiquette which songs the guests liked to dance to. Other highlights include a UK number 4 hit “Just What I always wanted” – performing on Top of the Pops (BBC TV) and a U.S (East & West coast) tour with the song’s band – “Mari Wilson and the Wilsations”. Married Simone in 1986. In the late eighties they formed the Duos “High Energy” and “Prestige” performing for private parties, celebrities and events including a residency in London’s West End (Park Lane Hilton) also cruise work for Cunard’s QE2 with a party band. Chris was booked to play trumpet at the Royal Albert Hall, London for a live video and album recording with the original U.S TV cast of “FAME! Notable musical and arranging commissions have been for the Royal Variety Command Performance at the Palladium Theatre, London, plus ITV talent show - “The Entertainers”, BBC Radio and Capitol Radio commissions for 12-piece “Light Pops” orchestra and a commission to write a fanfare for Princess Diana and Prince Charles! In 2001 Chris and Simone also formed “Five Star Swing Big Band” and have produced and toured seven swing genre shows throughout the UK. The band was featured on stage at London’s West End in the Leicester Square Theatre for the show “Bugle Boy” (Life of Glenn Miller). Chris & Simone also value the appeal of a residency, having previously undertaken contracts for UK firms Ladbrokes, Pontins, Warners and Bultlins. These days client’s financial considerations usually preclude the long-term booking of larger size bands, consequently Chris and Simone are now focusing on securing residency contracts with their Duo “Prestige” and have just finished a Summer contract with TUI for one of their International Gold Hotels in Spain, performing music styles from “dixi-Jazz” to “up-to date Pops” for dancing and easy listening.

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  Owner

  Triangle Productions Ltd

  Jan 1978 - Present - London, England Metropolitan Area

  Chris studied Keyboard, Trumpet and music writing privately with top professional session musicians in London plus with has father, Chris Smith senior, who was trombonist to Frank Sinatra. Simone studied Music at the London Guildhall and Leeds College of Music. They both met at the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and subsequently formed many bands and duos covering every style of music from 1920’s to up-to-date pops. Their vast experience is brought to bear in their current performances, eg :- Chris has performed on the Jay Leno and Michael Cain film “Silver Bears”, Top of the Pops, U.S TV show “Fame”, HM Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana… Simone has performed on the Hollywood film “Lace 2”, recorded with Paul Weller (Style Council), New Squandroniares big band and the Paul Merton TV show. They were quick to utilise the new musical technology that became available in the late eighties to enhance their duo sound with bespoke backing tracks which when combined with their vocals and live brass, flute, piano and vocals they were able to produce a unique fantastically big sound for every performance. With a wide variety of music styles available, due to their wide musical experience, some past clients include - Dame Vera Lynne, BBC TV, Leicester Square Theatre, Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Strictly Dance Fever, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Barry Clayman, Chelsea Flower Show, Blenheim Palace, Tony Blair, Imperial War Museum… They undertaken contracts for Hilton Hotels (residence at the Park Lane Hilton), Tui Gold Hotels (Spain), Pontins, Warners, Ladbroke and many more…