Cygnet Duo is great to listen to and entertaining to watch. It comprises of Diane Arthurs on saxes, flute and vocals with either Emma Breese or Chris Keir on piano.
Whether Chris or Emma, the musical interaction is always spontaneous. Engaging for the audience and exciting to play. Both are exceptional Jazz pianists and I consider myself very fortunate to work with them.
Cygnet Duo is eclectic in styles and tastes and always aims to suit the mood and occasion when performing.
With tenor and baritone saxes, flute and vocals we play gentle swing ballads, bouncy favourites from the Great American Songbook , a little be-bop, and many Groove based pieces by the likes of Grover Washington and Cannonball Adderly.
Our latin repertoire is equally varied and includes, amongst others, the popular styles of Bossa-nova, Samba, and Mambo.
As seen at
"Yaaay ... great ... and some real jazz at the jazz festival."
Gilly L.
Chris and I on a Saxophone only day!
A little Gerry Mulligan number
Christine D.
Great Witcombe’s ‘Jazz and Picnic in the Park’ fund-raising event: The Cygnet Duo entertained us with a wonderful variety of music, including “Lullaby of Birdland”, “My Little Suede Shoes”, “Flamingo”, “Somebody Loves Me” and “Take the A Train”. The duo played flute, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone and sang beautifully. We will definitely invite them again next year.
Sarah M.
I booked Cygnet Duo for our daughter’s wedding and thoroughly enjoyed the variety of music performed. The pieces were thoughtfully chosen and most appropriate for the occasion. Many comments from family and friends were made complimenting the duo. Would definitely book them again. Very friendly and helpful when booking .
Sally S.
I booked a table at the Ragged Cot for my husband’s birthday as he loves jazz and the Cygnet Duo were performing. They were brilliant! Diane plays the saxophone beautifully and her voice is amazing! I’ll certainly look out for them again!
Louise K.
We have had some lovely feedback form your performance here at Richmond Village Wood Norton.
Paula Q.
Cygnet have played jazz at the BMI, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester on a regular basis over the past year. All are accomplished musicians and it is a treat to hear them play.
John G.
We always time our visit to ensure that Cygnet are playing when we eat at The Ragged Cot.
