Bands

Marcus Reynolds has his foot hard down on the accelerator, refusing to slow after spending 2009 planning, organising and performing at various dances and events throughout the UK, whilst supporting the charity “ Help For Heroes “

2010 is set to be another busy year for Marcus firstly in his capacity as MD to the Brass Wind & Fire Big Band, and the Rutland Big Band based in Leicestershire. Both these bands have already completed a number of concerts in January and February with more to come.

Secondly, the debut of the” Marcus Reynolds Big Band ‘ featuring Marcus himself and a collection of top class players.

The band will be providing live music for a new show called “When Frankie Met Robbie.” This high-concept show was devised by two great performers Mel Peake and James Reynolds (no relation), and was inspired by a musical mix of the Rat Pack and the extremely successful album “Swing When You’re Winning” by Robbie Williams.

The show imagines a meeting of the two music greats on stage, the legendary Frank Sinatra and the cheeky heir apparent, Robbie Williams.

Marcus Reynolds became involved when he met the duo by chance after one of their shows.

So impressed with Mel and James’ performance and feeling that they would benefit enormously from having a live outfit supplying the music.

Marcus offered the duo a band and as fate would have it he was working up a quality band that would help them become top of the bill.

Marcus Reynolds has an impressive CV having played and conducted with such bands as the Herb Miller Orchestra, The Memphis Belle Orchestra, The Bert Kaempfert Orchestra, John Miller and his Orchestra, The Ray McVay Orchestra and the Bill Baker Big Band, also he has spent ten years touring internationally with Jake and Elwood’s Blues Brothers show. 

Marcus Reynolds has worked in TV and Radio as well as performing in the west end on a variety of musicals including the award winning Chicago. All this convincing Mel and James that they had found the right man to take their show to audiences around the country.

The show blends the music and attitude of the two greats with Mel Peake performing as the tough yet smooth Sinatra and James Reynolds as the cocky, unpredictable Williams; expect plenty of Rat-Pack style fun and shenanigans between numbers! The set list is of course, stellar .You can also expect to hear classic after classic songs spanning the generations from I’ve Got You Under My Skin, My Way, and The Lady Is A Tramp to Angels, Eternity, and Let Me Entertain You. With duets and the fantastic playing of the Marcus Reynolds Big Band you’ll be singing along and tapping your feet from start to finish. They plan to tour the country through 2010.

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