Keely Smith - On Tour With The Jive Aces '09

The legendary Keely Smith will be touring the UK and Europe next Summer, performing with the Jive Aces - the UK's No. 1 jive and swing band. Also appearing with them will be special guest Toni Elizabeth Prima, daughter of Keely and Louis Prima. It is a wonderful and rare opportunity to book one of the all time greats for your festival, theatre or event.

Keely and Frank

Keely with the Jive Aces

Toni Elizabeth and The Jive Aces recording in Hollywood

Keely Smith
'The Queen of Las Vegas' came to fame for her legendary partnership with the great Louis Prima, launching a 50 year career working with the créme de la créme of American music including Frank Sinatra, Nelson Riddle and Count Basie. She recently recreated her Grammy winning hit 'That Old Black Magic' live to millions on the 2008 Grammy Awards.

Asked why she jumped at the chance of this tour Keely said "Singing with Ian Clarkson and The Jive Aces is reminiscent of my performing with Louis Prima and The Witnesses. We have a great time and I look forward to many more shows together."

"An icon of swing, one of the most beloved female crooners of her generation... She's in the best voice she's enjoyed in years." 
- Rex Reed

"She can still sing the stuffing out of a ballad as well as swing any tune into the stratosphere."
- The New Yorker

"This woman still catches fire like a kid, still has the voice, energy and commitment of the days when she and hubby Louis Prima ruled the Vegas strip."
- Liz Smith, New York Post

The Jive Aces
The UK's No.1 Jive & Swing band are simply one of the best live bands in the world. Great musicians, an incredible show, they're a festival favourite all over Europe. New album 'Recipe for Rhythm' out December 8th.

"Back by popular demand for an incredible fourth year at Montreux, their explosive live shows have become legendary."
Montreux Jazz Festival

Toni Elizabeth Prima
The daughter of Louis Prima and Keely Smith and a wonderful singer in her own right.

"It's clear that she has learned the Vegas lounge swing style from her parents very well indeed."
Ewan Beswick - The Review

FOR MORE INFO GO TO:

Keely Smith - Audio | Video | Bio
Jive Aces - Audio | Video | Bio | Web

To book this show for your festival, theatre or event and to enquire about availability, please contact:

Peter Howell
Phone: +44 7793 122 646
Email: bookings@jiveaces.com