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Repertoire:
I’m Beginning To See The Light
Choo Choo Cha Boogie
Let There Be Love
Sunnyside/Exactly Like You
Embraceable You/I Got It Bad
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t
I’m In The Mood For Love
When You’re Smilin’/Sheik Of Araby
Nothin’s Too Good For My Baby
Banana Split
Under My Skin
I Could’ve Danced All Night
Tomorrow/Yesterday
Summerwind/You Make Me Feel So Young
Fly Me To The Moon/Sweetest Feeling
Music Goes Round And Round
Buona Sera
Let The Good Times Roll
Sing, Sing, Sing
Sing, Sing, Sing (Clarinet )
Angelina/Robin Hood/Oh Babe
I Wanna Be Like You
Them There Eyes/Honeysuckle Rose
Pennies From Heaven
Basin Street/When It’s Sleepy Time Down South
What Is This Thing Called Love?
There Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Opener
Whistle Stop
The Lip
Witchcraft
I’ve Got The World On A String
5 Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days
Oh Marie
Moondance/Billie Jean
Just A Gigolo
That Old Black Magic
Jump, Jive & Wail
Crazy Little Thing Called Love/Rehab
Mamma Mia/Waterloo
Sweet About Me
Valerie
Survivor
Sway
Girl From Ipanema
Dance Me To The End Of Love
Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Lazy River
Cheek To Cheek
Our Love Is Here To Stay
The Very Thought Of You
Theme From The Godfather
Moon River
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go/Like A Bat Out Of Hell/Jump
Minnie The Moocher
Georgia On My Mind
La Vie En Rose
Crazy
Get It On
Mrs Robinson/Disco 2000
Livin’ La Vida Loca/The Promise/La Bamba
Let Me Entertain You/Singin’ In The Rain/Umbrella
On The Street Where You Live
I Love Paris
Black Or White
Deeply Dippy
Nobody Does It Better
Cheek To Cheek (Eva Cassidy)
Benny Lee & Whistle Stop 5 Rock n Roll & Jive Bands 
The band’s repertoire is vast, and spans the Swing and Jump Jive era right through the 60’s, 70’s 80’s and 90’s to the current chart hits.
Book Benny Lee & The Whistle Stop 5 for your private or public function because with their vast experience in the business they’ll fit your every requirement – weddings, birthdays, dinners, conferences, launches, exhibitions, television, radio.
Benny and the boys have played hundreds of the top theatres and venues in the UK and beyond from jazz club to football stadium, hotel suite to conference hall.
Benny Lee & Whistle Stop 5 : Member info
Benny "King of the Swinger" Lee - Vocals & Trumpet
The leader of the pack. Some say he has the voice to silence a thousand angels. Others proclaim his trumpet playing would rival Gabriel himself. Nobody says his dancing would wipe the floor with Fred Astaire.
Hannah "The Voice" Brine - Vocals
With one foot firmly entrenched in the jazz camp, another in the world of pop, and a third (?!) in DJ-ing, Hannah's musical diversity shines in the eclectic stance of The Whistlestop Five. Her melodies sweet, her phrasing sublime, she leaves people stunned with her rhythm and rhyme.
Dean "The Lean, Mean Sax-machine" Masser - Tenor Sax
This guy has to be heard to be believed. Not since the playing days of Sam Butera has anyone produced a sound so perfect for jive and party. He stands almost seven feet tall (which is one of the reasons everybody is so complimentary). He is Benny's chief sideman - inspiration - bodyguard and prefers venues with high ceilings.
Lee "Slide" Hallam - Trombone
lmost every jazz trombonists' nickname in history is “Slide”, however Lee's name is derived from a most unfortunate accident at the local park aged just 6. By sheer good fortune, this accident has left him with an incredible high note register, and he only occasionally has to stop playing for a quick yelp.
Ray "R" Kelly - Piano
Often confused with his R&B Rapping and Music Producing brother of the same name, Ray is not only a dazzling pianist, but has the expertise to sort out any electrical conundrum, and boasts a collection of amps and fuses for every occasion (not CORGI registered) - “Ooooooh, he's the World's Greatest”.
Phil "The Chap" Steel - Drums
Phil by name, Fill by nature… This guy is truly one of the most gifted drummers you are ever likely to hear, and is absolutely perfect for The Whistle Stop Five's “vintage” sound as he lives like he's in the 1950's. His dedication to authenticity stretches as far as his vintage Rover V4, which occasionally manages almost fifty miles an hour.
Nicola "Jazzcat" Farnon - Double Bass
This northern stunner has graced the jazz circuit for several years now with her own unique vocal and bass combination. The Whistlestop Five would not be the same without her (it'd be one less) and her vocal talents are put to good use – when trying to get cab home after the gigs.
Feedback:
Benny, you and the band did a top job! Everyone has said it's the best Christmas party we've ever had. Particularly liked the A-ha tribute — same time next year?
Ali - Indigo Print Christmas Party
I just wanted to say that the band was fantastic, we were really impressed and everyone keeps saying how good they were. Please pass this on to them. Thank you very much!
Emily - Lawyers Ball, Nottingham
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Line up:
Male vocals & Trumpet
Female Vocals
Tenor Saxophone
Trombone
Piano
Double-bass
Drums
Additional Info:
Includes PA and lighting and up to two hours playing (including at least 15 minute break).
Clients / Venues:
NEC
Pride Park
Reebok Stadium
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
London Hilton Hotel Metropole
London Grosvenor
Nottingham Market Square
Somerset House
Kenwood House
and many more...
Location:
Benny Lee & Whistle Stop 5 are based in Nottinghamshire View Rock n Roll & Jive Bands in Nottinghamshire »
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