Jeff Hooper's Big Easy Swing Band

Jeff Hoopers Big Easy Swing Band

Jeff Hooper is one of the most talented and best-liked singers on the European music-scene. Jeff developed his talent as a singer with the famous Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

Early in his career he worked with Matt Monro (who taught him how to tie a bow tie!), Morecambe and Wise, and Stephane Grapelli. He sang with Dame Shirley Bassey and Sir Tom Jones at the opening of the National Assembly of Wales. He is a great favourite on the BBC RADIO 2 show and Friday Night is Music Night. Jeff is a friend of the great lyricist Hal David of Bacharach and David fame, and has performed new songs by him at David’s request.

 

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