Who we are

Rachel Burbridge & The Dave Ayre Trio formed their band in 2005, having met in the course of their work as professional musicians in the South West. With over 50 years of performing experience between them, the act is of the highest standard. Joined by Rachel’s son Alex on keyboard in 2006, they perform for weddings, corporate functions, receptions, parties, pubs, clubs and jazz festivals.  With performance at the Frocester Beer Festival, the Three Choirs Festival and on the BBC, they have quickly established themselves as one of the top jazz acts in the region. The line-up of vocals, piano, bass and drums enables them to perform a wide range of jazz/blues, latin and popular numbers - but traditional jazz is their mainstay.

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Rachel will be performing with Alex Howgego (keyboard) and Matt Hopkins (guitar) at the Beer Festival to be held at the Rose and Crown Inn, Nympsfield Glos, on Saturday 21st August 2010. The Beer Festival starts at 3pm and the music will run from 5pm to 8pm. There will be a Pig Roast and lots of fun for everyone. 


                 
Where we perform

We perform regularly throughout Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, Wiltshire, the South West, in Stroud, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Tetbury, Bristol and Bath. We are happy to travel farther afield - contact us for more information!

Repertoire and songs

Our repertoire features songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Peggy Lee and Manhattan Transfer. The emphasis throughout the act is on enjoyment: we have a lot of fun performing and audiences are left clamouring for more!
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What our audiences say

'Absolutely wonderful - I wouldn’t have missed it for anything'   'a lovely voice - as good as anyone out there!'    'very professional'