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Jill's Cocktail Combo stands for authentic American jazz and swing in the nostalgic style of the 20s to 40s.

Nostalgic style

The band mainly plays classic jazz from the 20s to 40s and swing from the 30s. The band's central instrument is the accordion. It gives the formation its special and personal touch.

Jill's Cocktail Combo does not experiment with wild vocal interpretations, but remains true to the nostalgic, authentic style of the time. In this way, it pays tribute to the great American songbook and the lyrical composers of the time.

Repertoire

The repertoire consists of songs dating back to the first half of the 20th century (1910-1949). In addition to a selection of lesser-known pieces, the band also plays famous songs (such as Blue Moon, Mack the Knife, etc.), traditional jazz pieces (such as Margie, Sweet Georgia Brown, etc.) and a few popular swing numbers.

The repertoire of Jill's Cocktail Combo comprises almost 100 songs. This allows the band to adapt to the mood of the occasion. In addition to some slow and romantic ballads, the band plays many dance numbers.

Career

Jill's Cocktail Band was founded in November 2002, when Jill was asked to sing at the cocktail hour before a New Year's Eve swing dance. It was thought to be a one-off and the project was simply called "Jill's Cocktail Band". The name stuck and became a fixture on the Swiss music scene. Accordion player Felix Zimmermann, musical director of the band, worked out the arrangements together with Jill. Eddie Davies joined a year later, followed by top drummer Phil Franklin. Jill was delighted to welcome new band member Bruce Roberts in 2009, as the band had previously played without a lead instrument.
Jill's Cocktail Band focused on the accordion as the lead instrument, and the band played successfully until October 2013, when the unexpected tragic death of Felix Zimmermann heralded the end of an era.
Finally, in 2014, "Jill's Cocktail Combo" was formed, a predominantly British jazz and swing band. The renowned pianist Alan Rogers, with whom Jill had already sung, joined the band. An experienced and professional song composer and pianist, Alan brings his own delightful style to the music, adding new compositions and a new sound to the familiar songs of the former "Jill's Cocktail Band". Alongside drummer Erwin Griesshaber, Eddie Davies plays bass. And Jill's husband Ged Fern takes over when Eddie is unavailable.

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