Eileen Johanna has worked as a vocalist for over fifteen years. She has sung across many genres of music from Folk to Trip Hop, Drum 'n' Bass to Jazz. Since returning to her home town of Bath six years ago she has sung in the three part vocal harmony group 'Bird' and the acoustic folk duo 'Mesmeric', as well as working as a singer on many dance projects. She joined forces with Adam Chilvers and Pete Brandt three years ago to form 'The Eileen Johanna Jazz Band' who specialize in performing the songs of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. In 2005 she graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA (Hons) degree in Music.
Adam Chilvers has been playing guitar for eighteen years. He has played in many Bristol bands spanning the genres of Jazz, Blues and Rock and Roll. He has spent time on the London Jazz scene playing guitar in 'The Emily Remmick Trio' and has also worked on a Carribean cruise liner as a resident guitarist. He graduated from Bath Spa University in 2006 with a BA (Hons) degree in music.
Pete Brandt has been a well known face on the Bristol and London Jazz scenes over the last fifteen years. He has been playing double bass for twenty years and over that time has developed a very individualistic style influenced by both Jazz and Classical music. As well as performing he also works as a composer in film and television. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA (Hons) degree in music in 2004.
Bristol born Luke Harney is a new addition to the band, joining in 2006. He has been playing drums for over ten years and is now one of the most sort after Jazz drummers in the South West. He studied music at Trinity College of Music in London and currently divides his time between performing, producing and DJing.