Billy Thompson Gypsy Style

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Billy Thompson Gypsy Style is violinist Billy Thompson‘s venture into his version of the ‘Gypsy Jazz' style.

Billy Thompson Gypsy Style is a remarkable North Wales based band. This band is violinist Billy Thompson‘s venture into his version of the ‘Gypsy Jazz’ style. The band is predominantly based around North Wales and regularly features multi-instrumentalist Neil Browning (guitar/accordion), Eryl Jones (guitar/mandolin) and Greg Robley (bass). The outstanding harmonica player Ivor Aldred can also frequently be heard with the band. For some performances, Billy is sometimes joined by the incredible Wells based musician Karen Street on accordion. Andy Mackenzie (guitar) also appears on occasion with Billy Thompson Gypsy Style. Although Billy performs more with Andy now in a duo or trio setting. The latest CD, Billy Thompson Gypsy Style – The Eberle Sessions (recorded at Thompsound Music) features all these musicians. There are also 3 outstanding solos by guitarist John Wheatcroft. What kind of group is Billy Thompson Gypsy Style? Billy Thompson Gypsy Style perform a mix of Hot Club and Gypsy Jazz classics, fiery Hungarian tunes, some unusual covers and original tunes. They even throw in some tasteful free improvisation. All this is coupled with a presentation second to none and led by the ‘unleashable’ award winning improvising violinist Billy Thompson himself. Billy Thompson Gypsy Style bring their musicality and passion to every performance they do. These range from television appearances and headlining large music festivals to private parties and jazz clubs. What experience does Billy have? Billy’s HTML website is now at www.billythompson.co.uk/allprojects/index2.html where you can find out about all of Billy’s musical projects past and present… In 1996 and 1998 Billy reached the televised final of the Young Jazz Musician of the Year. He subsequently performed with some of the biggest names around. Highlights have included numerous appearances at Brecon Jazz Festival (photo above c.1999), headlining twice at Ronnie Scott’s London with Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia and being the main support for Tom Jones’ home coming concert in Pontypridd in front of 25,000 people with a band called The Amigos. Incidentally, the day of the Tom Jones gig also saw Billy performing in the VIP hospitality tent and then afterwards traveling to Cardiff to play at a wedding in the MacDonald Hotel. Please take a moment to watch some videos, look at some photos, read some reviews and generally get to know more about the band that is Billy Thompson Gypsy Style.

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High quality musicianship, professionalism, flexibility, high energy, a unique experience, an unforgettable experience and very good value.

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Q: How long does setup take? A: Around 60 minutes. No need for an extensive sound check.
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: Depends on band size. Can fit into quite small spaces and fill big ones!
Q: Do you take requests? A: Not as a general rule. If it is a gypsy jazz tune we can probably play it. If there is sheet music provided we can probably play it.

Billy Thompson Gypsy Style is violinist Billy Thompson‘s venture into his version of the ‘Gypsy Jazz' style.

High quality musicianship, professionalism, flexibility, high energy, a unique experience, an unforgettable experience and very good value.

Q: How long does setup take?

A: Around 60 minutes. No need for an extensive sound check.

Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: Depends on band size. Can fit into quite small spaces and fill big ones!

Q: Do you take requests?

A: Not as a general rule. If it is a gypsy jazz tune we can probably play it. If there is sheet music provided we can probably play it.

Customer reviews for Billy Thompson Gypsy Style

Past Customer

Fantastic evening.

What a wonderful sound Billy and his group create. Lively but easy to listen to. They connect in an excellent way with their audience. A fantastic evening in their company

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best part of a great party!

Having looked around everywhere for a Gypsy Jazz band I came across a video of Billy playing on You Tube - it was great, and live he was better! We had Billy and the band to play at our party at Galeri Caernarfon after we came back from our wedding abroad. Fantastic performance, and Billy a star who got the crowd really into it all, and we were all dancing (or at least trying to). Billy himself was lovely and accomodating, and was happy to play to my nieces and nephews who had taken a shine to him and the music! Everybody got up to dance and the repertoire was brilliant. Made for a proper party feel. All in all when I saw people afterwards the general gist from everybody was 'great party - but I really loved the band'. So I guess the only problem is that they were everybody's highlight! ;-) Highly recommend Billy and the band to anybody having a party, or for any gig for that matter. Diolch yn fawr Billy - you made a great night even better!

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best part of a great party!

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Infectiously spirited and mindblowlingly talented.

We booked Billy and his band to perform their Gypsy Style Jazz for our wedding evening reception and we couldn't have been happier with their performance. The intoxicating energy if their performance appealed to all our guests. Billy was also accommodating and versatilile enough to perform a special request for us as our first dance, originally intended as a duet between Billy and our Pianist, Billy and his band were able to arrange the entire peice to include their 5 members with less than 40 minutes rehearsal time... And the results were spectacular, and a testiment to the outstanding skill these guys possess. A great night and a wonderful band. 5 stars doesn't do them justice!

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Talented - Professional and a Genuine Happy Person.

We booked Billy Thompson for the launch of our new Lifestyle store in Ruthin - so glad we did! The music was fabulous, musicians, passionate and the music made the evening. Everyone enjoyed it and are still talking about it. Will definitely be booking him again and have no hesitation in highly recommending him. Talented - Professional and a Genuine Happy Person. Thank you, Billy.

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Great !

A special birthday in July 2011 at the Norwegian Church - a lovely venue for Billy and the band to play and create a special atmosphere. Billy played for us in August 2006 at our wedding reception - hot off the stage in Brecon Jazz. HGM

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Customer reviews for Billy Thompson Gypsy Style

Fantastic evening.

best part of a great party!

best part of a great party!

Infectiously spirited and mindblowlingly talented.

Talented - Professional and a Genuine Happy Person.

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