Cygnet Quartet perform an eclectic range of Jazz styles to suit all tastes.
I have the joy of performing with a stellar rhythm section that can bring any composition to life. The combination of Emma Breese's virtuosic piano playing, Graham Niblett's hard swinging bass and the intricate drumming of my husband, Paul Arthurs, mean that Cygnet can tackle all aspects of Jazz.
From the sophistication of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald to the Township Jive of Abdullah Ibrahim to the Bossa Nova of Antonio Carlos Jobim you can expect to enjoy an engaging performance of Jazz, Swing, Blues and World Rhythms
"Live at Sutton Coldfield"
Our latest live album
Reviews
Memorable evening at Beoley Jazz Club last night, Cygnet Quartet were incredible, Diane Arthurs, vocals and reeds, husband Paul on drums, Emma keyboard and Graham on bass provided a rich and variable sound. Wide ranging, excellent content. An evening you didn't want to end but leaving such wonderful memories. (John M Smith)
On a freezing night we were treated to a variety of jazz music played with some great melodic arrangements and wonderful vocals by the four talented musicians of Cygnet Quartet. Their line-up was Diane Arthurs (vocals, tenor & baritone saxophone and flute), and rhythm section of Paul Arthurs (drums), Emma Breeze (Piano) and Graham Niblett (bass guitar). The bands new CD was also available on sale that was recorded live in the summer at our Sutton Coldfield Jazz & Blues Club.
... all four musicians showed real virtuosity and contributed to an outstanding evening's entertainment. Thoroughly enjoyable! (Stuart L.)
We enjoyed two ‘shoe’ themed- tunes with the 1952 Gerry Mulligan song recorded with Chet Baker, ‘Walk-in’ Shoes’, and the Charlie Parker’s 1951 composition, ‘My Little Suede Shoes’... (Paul L.)
Playing more modernistic jazz of bossa nova, show music, and jazz standards with rhythm and great arrangements...Diane gave some super vocals during the evening (Boldmere Sports and Social)
Photographs by Chris Richards
