Freddie Smith and Ben Thomas met in late 2005 at the BRIT School of Performing Arts, studying music. Ben’s background in Rock and Blues made an exciting and original combination with Fred’s Celtic tunes, and they started writing and performing traditional pieces together. Previously, they had both really wanted to start playing Jazz after being inspired by Stephanne Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, but hadn’t yet found anyone to play with. Now was the perfect opportunity for them to really experiment with old and new Jazz styles, and so they set to work writing and developing their own, also doing a lot of work with a fellow classmate, Tom Driessler, on double-bass. Over the last two years they have played in venues such as the Royal Opera House, QE2, Grosvenor House Hotel, Leeds Castle and the House of Commons Jazz Club at Portcullis House, as well as pubs and music bars around London. Now they have left the BRIT School they are working on more and more material, taking influence from everything around them.
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delete it if it takes up too much space, but please download it!! and if you really want... leave a comment?? i dunno its up to you!! x x x x x x x x x x x
Hehehe, it's 1958...Teens are running wild in the streets...These young toughs need a good talking to...These ne'er do wells need an attitude adjustment...What's wrong with these kids? They've got too much time on their hands and they're "PUNKS ON THE RUN"!!!!!!
Hey mates, miss ya and hope the both of you wastrels are back in the throes of collaboration! Let me know what's up with ya!
Hope you guys are making beautiful music together.
I just wanted to let you know that I've posted a new composition dedicated to my friend, Rob, who passed away this past Friday. He was a wonderful person and, like you, one of the first friends I made on myspace. Like you, he made me feel warm, welcomed and wanted.
I've just posted a new composition that I wrote and dedicated to him called, "All Too Soon". I hope it captures the essence of my affection for him.
Hey Bro, how are you?? Im hopefully coming back up to london permanently soon...then hopefully I can start doing some gigs 2... good christmas and new year? Jx
Happy New Year ya big bucket of talent!!!! Chuffed to hear that you and Ben are going to get back together soon! Crimbo and New Years were pretty quiet for me and that's just fine. Hehehe, people get so crazy at that time of the year that it's kind of nice just to wander away from the crowd. Hope your holiday season lived up to your expectations.
Still working on my book. I'm starting the 13th chapter today. Still composing and recording new material. Still not enough hours in the day! Oh well, I'll get plenty of rest when I'm dead.
I just wanted to stop by to wish the both of you magnificent musical miscreants a wonderful, beautiful, crazy, fun, delicious and crackin' Crimbo!! I don't know if Ben is still on tour, but if he is, please tell him the same for me when you guys talk.
Thanks for all the beautiful music and friendship you've shared with me this past year.
Ello Ello Ello! Jus wanted 2 stop by n say how u guys are flippin LEGENDS! I go BRIT skool n i saw u perform 4 da "Glastonbury reunited" concert at brit few months bak...I woz blowwwn away! I kept hearin about ya frm teachers n students n i saw ur big picture on da wall n i kept askin "who r dey?" n im so glad i got 2 hear u guys Definately LEGENDS!
U both r truly talented n i hope i get 2 c u guys perform again!!! Luv u guyzzzz!!!
Just got finished listening to your tunes yet again! They just tickle the hell outta me and put a big fat smile on my face that stays with me long after the music stops. Hehehe, if you could only read music imagine how great you guys could be!!!!
Sorry that I haven't gotten back to you in a while, but my dad is dying of lung and liver cancer. Between dealing with that, writing a book and composing and recording music, I sure wish Santa would give me a 48 hour day. Listening to your music sure lightens the load and I love you guys for it.
As Beethoven and I are celebrating our birthdays this Sunday, I decided to post a new composition, "Saint Louis Louise". It's my homage to the strippers of the 1950's. It's a classic 'bump and grind' song. Ya know, sexy and alluring, like me!! Hehehe, I'm a legend in my own mind, ain't I?
Anyhow, I just want the both of you to know that, like your music, you creep into my thoughts almost every day. You've been such terrific and supportive friends and you make me glad I was born.
Ho, Ho, Ho cause you can never have enough Ho's!!!
Hope you guys have a krazy, kool and love filled Crimbo!!!
Glad to hear that you and Ben are getting together and working the music again!! I know how busy both of you have been. Glad you liked "People Might Talk" and "Hallelujah, Baby".
I'm writing a murder mystery. Most of it takes place during one week in 1927. There's lots of depraved sex and other kinds of violence! Hehehe, I think the kids will love it. They're probably sick of the Harry Potter books by now!!!
How the hell are ya? I sure miss you guys!! I've been hard at work writing my first book. Just finished the 11th chapter. Hehehe, only 8 or 9 more to go before I'm finished.
Between writing a book and composing music, there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. I know you guys know what that's about!
Anyhow, when you get the chance, please get back to me and let me know what you're up to. I miss ya!
Hey! I hope all is beautiful in your world! I have changed the songs on my profile again, if you wanna check them out.. . I have brought back ‘Original doubt’ and added a new one called ‘This tale’………..I hope you like it!! XxxxxxxxxXXXXXXxxxxxxxx
HEEEEY HOPE YOU CAN HELP AND SUPPORT ME AND MY MUSIC, 1ST OF NOVEMBER ON ITUNES. IF I ACHIEVE A MINIMUM OF 2,000 ON ONE SONG IN THE 1ST WEEK I'LL BE IN THE TOP 100 SINGLES CHART AND ALSO ON LOCAL RADIO STATION. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS AND FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON MY MUSIC. I ALSO HAVE SOME COOL NEW PICTURES THAT WERE RECENTLY TAKEN OF ME BY THE ONE AND ONLY SAM MORTAN X X
How ya doing? I hope those chilly English Autumns aren't getting to you. Have you found a new flat yet? Did Freddie get back from Morocco? Let me know what's happening on the gig front.
Hehehe, I've been writing my book and working like a demon! Hehehe, I think when I'm finished, I'll find a nice, warm and sandy beach and drink a hunred Mohitos until I explode all over the pretty girls!
I just posted a new tune called "People Might Talk". It a spicy little number with just a hint of the tropics. Let me know what ya think.
Hope you have a great weekend and get lots T.L.C..
Yeah my mum likes ya. But me and my brother are far bigger fans. I'm hoping for my next birthday I'll get a double bass. To be fair. Best Instrument Ever.
I'm ill at the moment which is shit.
As soon as you get a gig, do tell me. Because Guy [my brother] & I will be sure to come. :D
HEEEEY finally got a release dat of my music on itunes. Its the 1st of Novemeber. Hope you can help and buy a couple, theyre 79p each. I need to achieve 2,000 in 1 week so hope you can help me out. Hope alls well x x
Thanks for taking the time to listen to "Lone Rider". It must pretty hard to find and keep and affordable flat in London. I'm sure your folks are great people, but I know it can really cramp a person's lifestyle when one moves back in with the parents. Hope you find a new place real soon!! Let me know when you do, please. Glad to hear that Freddie's having a good time whooping it up in Morocco. Have you guys talked about sharing a flat? I'm guessing you have.
Anyhow, hope staying with the folks awhile doesn't stresst ya out too much.
Take care, mate and let's go for a horseback ride one of these days!!
hi sorry for the impersonal nature of these kind of comments but i'm tryin to get back to everyone to let them know that our album's out now and that u can get it at... www.roadrecs.com
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the opening track,'sorrow',is on the player now if u get a chance drop by and give it a listen!
Getting settled in London okay? Hope they know how friggin' lucky they are to have you!!!
Just wanted to let ya know that I just posted a new composition, "Lone Rider". It's a theme to a western movie. Let me know what ya think. I figured I needed a song to match my photo of me on a horse.
Hope you're having fun and getting lots of attention and love!!!
