About
Aj Hix and his Rhythm Six is a jazz band for hire in Perth, WA.
Swing from the era when it ruled the dance floor. AJ Hix and His Rhythm Six work through the songbooks of Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, with a few modern swing-influenced tracks mixed in. Sofi Kerr fronts the six-piece with smoky, soulful vocals over a rhythm section and horns, and the band performs in vintage 1930s and 40s attire so the whole thing looks the part too. Sets run around 45 to 60 minutes, balancing upbeat swing with slower tunes for dancing or background ambience. For smaller Perth events the group can shrink down to a four-piece instrumental line-up.
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The show
Six musicians, live, no backing tracks: vocals, rhythm section and horns working through high-energy swing, smoother jazz numbers and slow dances. They dress the part in vintage 1930s and 40s style, which does a lot of the atmosphere work before a note is played. Sets run about 45 to 60 minutes each and mix upbeat swing with sultrier, slower material, so it works for a dance floor or as background. Swing dances, themed parties, cocktail receptions and corporate galas all suit. The band interacts naturally with a crowd rather than performing at it.
On the day
A small to medium PA is needed to carry the full band and vocals, and the right size depends on your venue. Send through the details of your event and the band will work out what matches. Undercover is preferable for outdoor bookings, though they can play uncovered as long as there's a plan for rain or serious heat.
Performance options
The six-piece can scale down for smaller, more intimate events, with a minimum of four players as an instrumental line-up. Get in touch with your details and they'll work out the right size for the room.
Insurance and paperwork
Public liability insured
Song list
Songs from the legends of 1920s/30s/40s Swing era. Along with a smattering of post-modern 'swing-era' influenced tracks. Artists include; Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Charlie Christian, Benny Goodman, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Count Basie.. Diana Krall.
