This versatile 2 – 6 piece band features at its core, the stylish and sophisticated vocals of soul diva Abi Gilchrist and Steve Trowell, lead singer of The Magnets.
Abi Gilchrist, from Blackheath, London is a new breed of Soul Diva rising out of the exciting ‘britpack’ school of jazz performers alongside names such as Natalie Williams (a fellow student at Guildhall School of Music), Stephen ‘Lord’ Large (with whom she performs in the infamous ‘Ronnie Scott’s Rejects’ band) and Damien Flood (with whom she regularly performs and tours), who are pushing and successfully crossing over the boundaries between jazz, soul and pop. Abi appeals to a new generation of audience who crave true talent along with catchy, well-written songs.
With their band of talented musicians with backgrounds in TV’s Pop Idol band and Dancing in the Street in the West End, not to mention serious jazz stars, Steve and Abi have performed for the likes of Tony Blair, Elle Macpherson, Cilla Black and Gorbachov in many top UK venues such as Madame Tussauds, The Royal Albert Hall, as well as internationally in Tuscany, Italy, St Moritz, Switzerland, and Limassol, Cyprus.
They also frequently perform as part of the famous Kitsch Lounge Riot at The Pigalle Club and Café de Paris in London as well as hosting music nights in other clubs and bars around the UK.
2008 saw Seduce performing a residency at the London Motorshow and in 2008 and 2009 for Lewis Hamilton at the Maclaren Formula 1 team’s party on the eve of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. 2009 also got off to a great start with a 2 week residency as the guest band at the new 7 Seas Music Venue in Cyprus and amongst other gigs in 2010 Seduce played their new ‘80’s Seduction’ show to a sell out crowd at the London Boat Show.
Seduce’s wide repertoire can encompass vocal-led songs ranging from jazz classics and favourite big band swing tracks… the perfect background music for a smooth and sophisticated dinner or drinks reception or for some sassy early evening dancing. They also have full dance floor packing sets consisting of a range of music from 60’s rock n roll to 70’s disco and 80’s rock ending up with the best current chart music – all performed in the unique Seduce funky vibe!
Recent clients have said:
I would have no hesitation recommending Seduce to other colleagues and companies. They were very professional in the way they set up, how they all looked and quality of sound and music. I only wish I used them at my Christmas event, they were much better than the party band we had already booked! Events Executive, Threadneedle Asset Management
The band was fantastic!!! I will definitely be recommending them for other events!! Event Manager, Frontiers Group ‘Oscars Night’ party
Thanks so much for such a great performance! It was fantastic and we will definitely be using you again. European Events Manager, Goldman Sachs
Seduce made our night spectacular! Our guests commented all night long on how great you guys are and wondered where we found you ? We would be very happy to provide references etc for you if you ever need them! Bret and Julia, Wedding Clients
I just wanted to say a really big thank you for Saturday night – you guys were fantastic! Our clients thought the music was great and you all still did such a great job. People dancing at the end even in the rain really made my night, so thanks again! Event Manager, Maclaren Formula 1 Team Party for Lewis Hamilton, British Grand Prix 2008
We would like to thank you for providing great singing, music and entertainment at our wedding. Our guests are still talking about you! Chris and Sarah, Wedding Clients
The Band were excellent and saved the evening! Event Manager, International Capital Market Association Limited, Geneva
The jazz trio was super! Really good sound and very friendly people. Everything went smoothly and they created a nice atmosphere by playing the songs! Event organizer, Synergy Events, The Hilton Metropole
We were very happy with the band Seduce, at our recent Mobil 1 Garden Party. They really entertained our guests on the night, with many of them dancing and very disappointed when their final set finished. After the event, all the feedback that we received from our client has been excellent. Event Manager, Maclaren Formula 1 Team Party for Lewis Hamilton, British Grand Prix 2009
A massive thanks to you and the boys for the most fantastic evening, you guys manage to created the prefect party atmosphere, it was just super and exactly what we wanted! We didn’t want to leave the dance floor! To be honest I don’t think I have ever danced so much… we were just in our element. We had the most amazing day and evening which we felt that you guys played a big part in making happen so thank you so very much you guys were spot on! Liz and Ben, Wedding Clients
Seduce – Repertoire List:
Jazz and Swing
1. Ain’t Misbehavin
2. All of me
3. Bewitched
4. Come fly with Me
5. Cry me a river
6. Fly me to the moon
7. Gigolo
8. Have you met Miss Jones
9. I get a kick out of you
10. It had to be you
11. Ive got you under my skin
12. King of the Swingers
13. Lady is a tramp
14. Mack the Knife
15. Makin Whoppee
16. Mean to me
17. Misty
18. My baby just cares for me
19. My funny valentine
20. My Romance
21. My Way
22. Night and Day
23. Ole Devil Called Love
24. A Nightingale sang
25. Something Stupid
26. Somewhere over the rainbow
27. Summertime
28. Sway
29. That’s Life
30. There Will Never Be Another You
31. They cant take that away from me
32. What a difference a day made
Easy-Listening / Lounge
33. Ain’t No Sunshine Bill Withers
34. Angels Robbie Williams
35. Breakout Swing Out Sister
36. California Soul Marlena Shaw
37. Come Away With Me Nora Jones
38. Don’t Know Why Nora Jones
39. Don’t Worry Be Happy Bobby McFerrin
40. Have I Told You Lately Van Morrison
41. I cant stand the rain Tina Turner
42. If There’s Any Justice Lemar
43. It’s Probably Me Sting
44. Isn’t She Lovely Stevie Wonder
45. Just The Two Of Us Bill Withers
46. Killing me Softly The Fugees
47. Lovely day Bill Withers
48. My Girl The Temptations
49. Nobody Does it Better Carly Simon
50. Rainy Night in Georgia Randy Crawford
51. She Don't Have To Know John Legend
52. Sweet Love Anita Baker
53. Tell me something good Chaka Khan
54. Thinking of you Sister Sledge
55. Under The Boardwalk The Drifters
56. What A Wonderful World Sam Cooke
57. What’s Going On Marvin Gaye
58. Wish i didn’t miss you anymore Angie Stone
59. You Give Me Something James Morrison
60. You Might Need Somebody Shola Ama
61. Your Song Elton John
62. Zoom Fat Larry’s Band
60s Rock n Roll and Soul
63. Alright Now Free
64. Blue Suede Shoes Elvis
65. Brown Sugar Rolling Stones
66. Can’t Hurry Love Diana Ross
67. Dancing In The Street Martha & The Vandellas
68. Day Tripper The Beatles
69. For Once In My Life Stevie Wonder
70. From Russia With Love Matt Monro
71. Hard Days Night The Beatles
72. Hound Dog Elvis
73. I Feel Good James Brown
74. I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye
75. I Saw Her Standing There The Beatles
76. It’s Not Unusual Tom Jones
77. Jailhouse Rock Elvis
78. Knock on wood Eddie Floyd
79. Midnight Hour Wilson Pickett
80. Mustang Sally Wilson Picket
81. Red Red Wine Neil Diamond
82. Sunny Bobby Hebb
83. Suspicious Minds Elvis
84. Sweetest Feeling Jackie Wilson
85. Twist and Shout The Beatles
70s and Disco
86. All I Do Stevie Wonder
87. All This Love That I'm Giving Gwen McRae
88. Blame It On The Boogie The Jacksons
89. Boogie Nights Heatwave
90. Boogie Oogie Oogie A Taste of Honey
91. Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
92. Can't Take My Eyes Off You Andy Williams
93. Car Wash Rose Royce
94. Celebration Kool and the Gang
95. Dancing Queen ABBA
96. Do I Do Stevie Wonder
97. Dreadlock Holiday 10cc
98. Hotel California The Eagles
99. Higher Ground Stevie Wonder
100. I Feel for You Chaka Khan
101. I Want You Back Jackson 5
102. I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
103. I Wish Stevie Wonder
104. Let the Sunshine In Hair
105. Let’s Stay Together Al Green
106. Long Train Running Doobie Brothers
107. Oh what a night The Four Seasons
108. Papa Was A Rolling Stone The Temptations
109. Play that funky music Wild Cherry
110. September Earth, Wind & Fire
111. Shake Your Body The Jackson 5
112. Signed, Sealed, delivered Stevie Wonder
113. Somebody Else’s Guy Jocelyn Brown
114. Son Of A Preacher Man Dusty Springfield
115. Street Life Randy Crawford
116. Superstition Stevie Wonder
117. Tell Me Something Good Chaka Kahn
118. The Joker Steve Miller
119. Walk this way Aerosmith vs Run DMC
120. You Know My Name Chris Cornell
121. 9 – 5 Dolly Parton
80s Seduction and Rock
122. 1999 Prince
123. Alright now Free
124. Are you gonna go my way Lenny Kravitz
125. Black Velvet Alannah Myles
126. Call Me Blondie
127. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic The Police
128. Eye Of The Tiger Survivor
129. Fame Irene Cara
130. Final Countdown Europe
131. Footloose Kenny Loggins
132. Girls just wanna have fun Cyndi Lauper
133. Ghost Busters Ray Parker Jnr
134. Grange Hill Theme
135. Holiday Madonna
136. I think were alone now Tiffany
137. I Shot The Sheriff Eric Clapton
138. Im your man Wham
139. It Must Be Love Madness
140. Jump Van Halen
141. Karma Chamelon Boy George
142. Kiss Prince
143. Living on a prayer Bon Jovi
144. Love Shack B52’s
145. Making your mind up Bucks Fizz
146. Material Girl Madonna
147. Message In A Bottle The Police
148. Power of Love Huey Lewis and the News
149. Rio Duran Duran
150. Relax Frankie Goes to Hollywood
151. Rockstar Nickleback
152. Sledgehammer Peter Gabriel
153. Summer Of ’69 Bryan Adams
154. Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd
155. Upside Down Diana Ross
156. Venus Bananarama
157. Wake me up before you go go Wham
158. Walking On Sunshine Katrina and the Waves
159. Walking On the Moon The Police
160. Word Up Cameo
90s and Current
161. Better Man Robbie Williams
162. Black & Gold Sam Sparro
163. Crazy Beyonce
164. Crazy Gnarls Barkley
165. Dancing In The Moonlight Toploader
166. De Ja Vu Beyonce
167. Don’t Mess with My Man Lucy Pearl
168. Englishman In New York Sting
169. Finally Ce Ce Peniston
170. Grace Kelly Mika
171. Hey Ya Andre 3000
172. I don’t feel like dancing Scissor Sisters
173. I Kissed a girl Katy Perry
174. Kids Robbie and Kylie
175. Lady Modjo
176. Let me entertain you Robbie Williams
177. Living for the weekend Hard-Fi
178. Loves Foolosphophy Jamiroquoi
179. Mama Do Pixie Lott
180. Mercy Duffy
181. Midnight at the Oasis Brand New Heavies
182. Place Your Hands Reef
183. Rehab Amy Winehouse
184. Relight my fire Take That
185. Ruby Kaiser Chiefs
186. Rock your body Justin Timberlake
187. Say you’ll be there Spice Girls
188. Senorita Justin Timberlake
189. Seven Nation Army White Stripes
190. Sing it Back Moloko
191. Super Duper Love Joss Stone
192. Take Your Mama Out Scissor Sisters
193. This Love Maroon 5
194. Too Young to Die Jamiroquoi
195. Valerie Amy Winehouse