Lydia Rae/Mike Hall Quintet
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Lydia Rae is an acclaimed jazz vocalist, musical theatre performer and composer. A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, she leads her own ensemble, the Lydia Rae Quartet, and is a featured vocalist with several leading big bands, including the Regeneration Big Band and the Paul Barry Big Band. Renowned for her expressive vocals and engaging stage presence, Lydia has become a sought-after performer at jazz venues and festivals throughout the UK.
Mike Hall is an accomplished jazz saxophonist, arranger and educator with an established reputation across the British jazz community. Alongside his performing career, he leads jazz workshops and summer schools nationwide, inspiring musicians of all ages and abilities. He is a core member of the 17-piece Regeneration Big Band, performing a repertoire that spans classic swing, bebop and contemporary jazz.
Together, Lydia Rae and Mike Hall perform regularly at jazz clubs and festivals across the country. Whether leading an intimate trio or appearing with larger ensembles, they are celebrated for their musical rapport, imaginative interpretations and engaging performances. Their appearances have included venues such as Huddersfield Jazz Club and Wakefield Jazz Club, where they present a varied programme of bebop standards, timeless ballads and modern jazz favourites.
Mike Hall is an accomplished jazz saxophonist, arranger and educator with an established reputation across the British jazz community. Alongside his performing career, he leads jazz workshops and summer schools nationwide, inspiring musicians of all ages and abilities. He is a core member of the 17-piece Regeneration Big Band, performing a repertoire that spans classic swing, bebop and contemporary jazz.
Together, Lydia Rae and Mike Hall perform regularly at jazz clubs and festivals across the country. Whether leading an intimate trio or appearing with larger ensembles, they are celebrated for their musical rapport, imaginative interpretations and engaging performances. Their appearances have included venues such as Huddersfield Jazz Club and Wakefield Jazz Club, where they present a varied programme of bebop standards, timeless ballads and modern jazz favourites.