Profile - The JP Trio
The JP trio is a vibrant and sophisticated outfit that can provide the sounds for a wide variety of settings such as weddings, corporate events and private parties. From classic swing, lilting sambas and gentle ballads to some popular favorites, if you want to just dine, sip cocktails or show off some of your fancy foot work, the JP Trio are perfect company!
The band are also available either as a duo (Jodie & Ping on guitar & vocals) or as a trio, complimented by the talented bassist Paul Sandy.
Jodie Scantlebury is a fresh, young & gifted singer, Jodie now lives in London where she has been singing professionally for 3 years. After a degree in Performing Arts at Middlesex University and with a huge love for vocalists such as Carmen McRae & Ella Fitzgerald she began singing Jazz and trained with jazz vocalist Anna Stubbs. Since then she has been performing the American Songbook in and around London with gigs at Smollensky's on The Strand, The Landsdowne Club, Mortens and a current residency at The Bingham Hotel (Richmond).
Ping Lee graduated from Middlesex University (BA Jazz) in 2000. He has since established himself on the London music scene, proving a popular choice of guitarist amongst many of the up and coming jazz singers for his sensitive accompaniment and lyrical soloing. These include Marcella Puppini, The Puppini Sisters, Georgia Mancio, Jodie Scantlebury, Verity Quade(Jerry Springer-The Opera) to name a few. Ping has extensive experience in a variety of musical situations, both as band leader and sideman. He has matured into a versatile musician spending seasons working for P&O and Air Tours Cruises as well as touring with “Gangsters” theatre production. He is currently working in and around London at the likes of The Hilton & The Hackney Empire, along with residences at the Bingham Hotel and The Chepstow.
Paul Sandy is an extremely talented and versatile double bass player. Currently a member of Sid Griffin's high-octane Bluegrass combo 'The Coal Porters', The Nick Ross Orchestra and Alice McLaughlin band, he tours the UK and Europe extensively. Paul has also performed and recorded with country star Laura Cantrell, boogie-woogie whiz-kid Paddy Milner and stand-up comic Steve Gribbon.
Repertoire
Jazz
April In ParisAutumn Leaves
Brother Can You Spare A Dime
Bye Bye Blackbird
Center Piece
Cheek to Cheek
Come Away With Me
Come Fly With Me
Cry Me A River
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Fever
Fly me to the Moon
Get Happy
God Bless the Child
Ain't Got Nothing But The Blues
ICan't Give You Anything But Love
I Could Write a Book
I'm Old Fashioned
In a Sentimental Mood
It Had To Be You
It's Only A Paper Moon
I've Got The World On A String
I've Got You Under My Skin
Lady Is A Tramp
Lets Get Lost
Love For Sale
Mac The Knife
My Old Flame
My Funny Valentine
Nature Boy
Night And Day
Pennies From Heaven
Red Clay
Summertime
The Thrill Is Gone
The Way You Look Tonight
Time After Time
What A Diff'rence A Day Made
You Don't Know What Love Is
You Took Advantage Of Me
Latin
Agua de Beber
Girl from Ipanema (Garota de Ipanema)
Mas Que Nada
No More Blues
One Note Samba
So Nice
Contemporary
Aint No Sunshine
Don't Know Why
Feeling Good
Hey Love
Killing Me Softly
Lets Stay Together
Les Fleurs
Light My Fire
Message In A Bottle
Moondance
My Baby Just Cares For Me
Smooth Operator
Spooky
This Girls In Love With You
Turn Me On
Walk On By
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
You've Got A Friend