“Their sound was a hit and the band's charisma certainly
added to the atmosphere of the evening,
making it an enjoyable and memorable night.”
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The Trio
Gossamer Trio is the Nashville trio to book for all your jazz needs. Smooth, playful, sophisticated, festive; Gossamer Trio plays American songbook classics and jazz interpretations of contemporary songs with character and class - perfect for cocktail hours and weddings, corporate functions and private parties.
The trio is perfect for the foreground, background or that sweet spot in between, gauging the vibe of the gathering and adapting to suit. From Chet Baker to Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra to Norah Jones, their song list includes everything from uptempo bebop tunes, light hearted western swing to lush ballads.
The Players
Lead singer and band leader Cy Winstanley hires Nashville’s most professional and respected players to complete the ensemble. The classic sound is piano/keys, upright bass and Cy on guitar and vocals.
All players are seasoned pros, having performed all around the US and internationally, as well as regular performances in Nashville. Gossamer Trio are an ideal choice to complement your wedding, cocktail hour, event or celebration.
Gossamer Trio also offers an ’acoustic’ option, swapping piano for fiddle/violin. This format still swings but has a more old school, Western Swing and ‘Hillbilly Jazz’ sound, honoring Nashville’s history as the country music capital.
And should it be saxophone you’re after, the classic version can be augmented to include sax, playing the same material plus a few more sax-centric instrumentals.
If you’re looking for something smaller, Cy performs as a duo with keys or upright bass, depending on your preference.
The Songs
Drawing on a wide range of influences, the setlist centers around the ‘American Songbook’ - a collection of jazz standards that have been popular since the 1930’s-60’s. That said, the songs are interpreted in a number of ways from swing to ballad, to groove or ‘backbeat’ oriented. There are also a number of pop tunes that will be recognizable as such, while have a jazz sensibility about them. New tunes are constantly being added
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Cy is great! Quick responses and the trio group was a hit during our event! Would hire again!
I hired the Gossamer Trio to provide entertainment at a function I held for 500+ Radio Network clients at the Auckland Zoo. I found them professional, reliable and they provided the perfect ambiance for the diverse family friendly audience. I had many attendees approach me for their contact info as they were so impressed. They set a great tone for the evening and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Jessica Knox - Head of Client Services & Business Marketing, The Radio Network.
Testimonials
I wanted to send you a wee thanks for playing at our wedding. We still have people commenting on you and your band and the overall atmosphere of the day.
Hayden and Erin O’Connell - Wedding
The trio were a great fit for our event. Not only did Cy and his band grasp what were trying to achieve with our event quickly, they were easy to work with and completely self-managed during the event, helping to take that little bit of pressure off on the night. Needless to say, their sound was a hit and the band's charisma certainly added to the atmosphere of the evening, making it an enjoyable and memorable night.
Michael Ferreira, Randstad
Contact
Interested in booking the trio for your function or learning more? Get in touch via the form with the date and a brief description of the event, and you shall hear from us soon!