The Lydia Rae Quartet
Lydia Rae is a local jazz singer and composer who has performed all across the UK and Europe, as well as fronting several Big Bands. With experience in Opera, Choral ensembles, Jazz, Gospel, and Musical Theatre, Lydia blends the best of all genres in their work and voice.
Vocals – Lydia Rae
Keys – Ben Lawrence
Double Bass – Thomas Marsh
Drums – Reece Downton
(And featuring horns from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire)
Tenor Sax – Luke Chakrabati
Trumpet – Robin Skerrett
Trombone – Henry Hanssen
The performance consists of entirely original compositions and arrangements of familiar tunes from the Great American Song Book and Golden Age Musical Theatre.
