Christopher Basie
Chris, a passionate singer inspired by Frank Sinatra since childhood, embarked on a professional singing career in his teens. Accomplished with Big Bands, including the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Oxford University Jazz Orchestra, he has performed across the UK and Europe. A consummate professional, Chris collaborates with clients to tailor sets to their preferences, ensuring a memorable and tailored musical experience for any event, from sophisticated gatherings to lively dance nights.
Price from £489 + travel
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Set List / Repertoire
Chris sings all of your favourite Rat Pack songs as well as many other great Jazz Standards. His repertoire extends from classic artists such as Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong all the way up to terrific modern singers such as Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jnr. and even modern hits rearranged into the swing style, from artists such as Sam Smith, The Killers, and Bon Jovi!
Here is an example of just some of the songs Chris sings:
The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr.
Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
All Of Me
All The Way
Angel Eyes
Anything Goes
At Long Last Love
Bewitched
Birth of the Blues
Cheek to Cheek
Chicago
Come Fly With Me
Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime
Fly Me To The Moon
A Foggy Day (In London Town)
Get Happy
Get Me To The Church On Time
The Girl From Ipanema
Hey, Jealous Lover
I Could Have Danced All Night
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Got The Sun In The Morning
I Only Have Eyes For You
I Won’t Dance
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
It Had To Be You
It Was A Very Good Year
Just In Time
Just One Of Those Things
The Lady is a Tramp
Let’s Call The Whole Thing Off
Little Ol’ Wine Drinker
Luck Be A Lady
Mack the Knife
Me And My Shadow
Moon River
Mr Bojangles
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Kind Of Town
My Way
New York, New York
Nice N' Easy
Night And Day
A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square
Oh, Look At Me Now
On The Street Where You Live
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
(It’s Only A) Paper Moon
Please Be Kind
Send in the Clowns
She’s Funny That Way
Smile
South Of The Border
Stormy Weather
Summer Wind
Sweet Caroline
Taking A Chance On Love
The Tender Trap (Love Is)
That’s Life
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
The Way You Look Tonight
What Now My Love
Where Or When
Witchcraft
You’re Getting To Be A Habit With Me
You’re Nobody Til’ Somebody Loves You
You Make Me Feel So Young
Michael Bublé
All I Do Is Dream Of You
Always On My Mind
The Best Is Yet To Come
Buena Sera
Call Me Irresponsible
Can’t Help Falling In Love
Can’t Buy Me Love
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Cry Me a River
Everything
Feelin' Good
Fever
For Once In My Life
Haven’t Met You Yet
Hollywood
Heartache Tonight
Hold On
Home
How Sweet It Is
I’ve Got The World On A String
I’m Your Man
It Had Better Be Tonight
Kissing A Fool
Lost
Me And Mrs Jones
Me And Mrs You
Moondance
Oh Marie
The More I See You
Quando, Quando, Quando
Save the Last Dance for Me
Spider Man
Stuck in the Middle With You
Sway
That’s All
Twist and Shout
That’s How It Goes
Up A Lazy River
When You’re Smiling
You’ll Never Know
You’ve Got A Friend In Me
You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine
All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor)
Other Swing Legends (Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin etc.)
Ain’t Misbehavin'
Beyond the Sea
Do Nothin' Til You Hear From Me
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Georgia On My Mind
Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Have you met Miss Jones?
Jump, Jive and Wail
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
I’m Beginning To See The Light
If I Were A Bell
Let There Be Love
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Orange Coloured Sky
Over The Rainbow
Straighten Up And Fly Right
Summertime
The Very Thought Of You
What A Wonderful World
When I Fall In Love
Christmas Songs
All I Want For Christmas Is You
Auld Lang Syne
Blue Christmas
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
I'll be Home For Christmas
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
Walking In A Winter Wonderland
White Christmas
Full Biography
Highlights
* A young, but highly professional Rat Pack singer.
* Performed with the Oxford University Jazz Orchestra - twice winners of the BBC Big Band award.
From the moment Chris first stepped on stage, he has chased the thrill of singing great music in front of a live audience. His Grandmother played him Frank Sinatra (who she affectionately referred to as ‘Frankie!’) for the first time when he was 8 years old, and from then on not a day would go by without Chris singing along to yet another Sinatra standard!
Since beginning to sing professionally in his teens, Chris has sung with Big Bands including a stint with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and also the Oxford University Jazz Orchestra (twice winners of the BBC Big Band Award!). He has worked throughout the UK and also extensively in Europe.
Chris prides himself on being an utter professional, working with his client before every event to ensure that the evening receives the entertainment it needs to really succeed. Everybody has their favourite songs and Chris always arranges his sets around those songs that you really want to hear in an evening. He is able to set the mood for any event, be it a classy, toe-tapping affair where your guests can chat and catch up or an evening of dancing that they will never forget!
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Solo Singer with high quality instrumental tracks.
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Created a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding reception
Colin N booked Christopher Basie for their Wedding in Cardiff • November 2024
“Chris provided a great acoustic ambience to our Casino Rat Pack themed evening wedding reception. A varied mixture of classic and modern songs - everyone commented how brilliant he was! A solid recommendation .”
Charles G booked Christopher Basie for their event in Dorset
“Unbelievable natural talent, effortless performance ”
Very professional and the evening went so well.
Sue B booked Christopher Basie for their event in Surrey
“Chris was so nice. Very professional and the evening went so well. We had so much feedback and comments on how good he is and the music is great. It was a huge success. ”
Christopher delivered two fantastic performances for us for our party to the del...
Neil S booked Christopher Basie for their event in West Yorkshire
“Christopher delivered two fantastic performances for us for our party to the delight of my Mum & Dad and all our friends and family. Christopher is someone who truly loves the style of music he performs and this comes across perfectly in his singing. Friendly and polite, engaging with all our guests for the afternoon it really was the icing on the cake. Mum & Dad said "it could not have been any better", I would wholeheartledy agree. Perfect act.”
The quality of his singing was first class and his performance was exactly what ...
Lisa F booked Christopher Basie for their event
“Just wanted to drop you a line to say how impressed our family and friends were with Chris when he performed at our mum and dads joint 80th birthday celebrations yesterday! The quality of his singing was first class and his performance was exactly what we wanted for the day!He really did made this special occasion so memorable for everyone. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him! Thanks so much to all involved in helping us and for suggesting Chris!”
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