I've been singing for a number of years and in that time I've been lucky enough to sing with some great bands and musicians. Recently I've been doing a mixture big band swing with Swing Sensation in Scotland and The Debbie Curtis Radio Big Band in England and my Remembering Chet show. This is a tribute to Chet Baker and features the very talented Colin Steele and Euan Stevenson.
I've managed to sing at most of the nice shiny places in the UK including The Palladium and Her Majesty's Theatre in London, The Moonwalk Charity Walk in Edinburgh to 10,000 ladies and a couple of years ago year I sang on the BBC Radio Scotland Hogmany Show. These are just some sample tracks to show what I'm all about. Please feel free to comment, good or bad.
There are links here to all the big bands that I currently work with so clicky clicky!

Human Being/ Creative Musician (singer, violin and piano)/Friend based in Central bonny Scotland.  My vocals have appeared on releases by Theo Parrish, Jazzanova, Atjazz, Slope, Deyampert, Andre Zimma, Magic Number, Clyde Beats, Rico Herrera and Arptrik...(click on the link below for details of my latest EP in partnership with Arptrik.. :-) 

This is a wee place for creative projects.  
Thanks for stopping by! :-)

https://forbes-and-arptrik.bandcamp.com/album/ep-1

EDINBURGH JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL – 18-27 July 2014

Now in its 36th year, the UK’s oldest jazz festival offers a diverse and exciting range of jazz and blues with over 100 shows in the City’s concert halls, clubs, bars, churches, streets and glamorous tents! There’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re a jazz aficionado or experiencing jazz or blues for the first time. 

Glasgow Indie-Alt Songwriter 

"Epic Cinematic Songwriting" - Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music
“Mack manages to blend sophistication with a knack for penning an effortlessly enjoyable melody, often slipping some social commentary into the lyrics.” - Scotland on Sunday

Award winning vocalist ( Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2013/14- Scottish Jazz Awards)has a passion for early New Orleans blues and Hot Jazz.  Working the ‘not so standard’ tunes of old in with the Great American Songbook, Ali has an immense repertoire full of energetic , heartfelt and lively songs. From teh sweet to the sinister - there is somethg for everyone at one of Ali's shows.
With comparisons to Peggy Lee, June Christie and the vocal styling of of an young ‘optimistic’ Billie Holliday...vocalist Ali Affleck loves to share the stage and revels in the artistry of her band. Vieux Carré features an amazing line up of musicians ...Tom Davis - Guitar, Dick Lee - Clarinets/Saxophones , Owen Macdonald- Bass, Campbell Normand - Piano and Kevin Dorrian - Drums

Due to their love of upbeat tempos, Vieux Carré perform regularly for the local dance community in addition to private functions and other high profile residencies in Edinburgh. Vieux Carré perfromed to a sell out show at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival this year and are looking forward to performing at the  Edinburgh Fringe, The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival and work in Germany and beyond! 2013 is an exciting year indeed!

Staying true to the whimsical, evocative and slightly cheeky attitude of the late 1920s, Vieux Carré offer up a hearty and delicious good cheer performance.

Some tracks on the page are downloadable for free!!
Hope you enjoy and share with friends.

I am a vocalist mainly specialising in jazz/swing and easy listening tunes

 I work with various musicians as a duo, trio or quartet and we are available for any occasion where fine classy music is required. 

I have performed at Keswick Jazz Festival, Fife Jazz Festival, Fife Jazz Club and many other venues.

English songwriter living in SW France. Keen to hear from any vocalists who would like to have a go at one of my songs.

Nick Shankland (AKA Nick Of Time) & Kitty LaRoar's band, and most of their 2008 pop/rock album - enabled for free download

Iain Ewing is following