The most Grammy nominated vocal group in history.

Producer, Sound Engineer & Co-Founder of Cult Classic Records.

For bookings/enquiries: info@sammerrick.com
+44 (0) 7957 805 108


"Sam Merrick is a British singer of ever growing repute. Having had the privilege of sharing the stage & performing with some of the top names in Jazz, he now performs across the the UK, pleasing audiences far and wide with the likes of The Nick Ross Orchestra, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Orchestra & other projects on the London & UK Circuits."  

Autumn 2020 saw Sam featured on a number of tracks on The Nick Ross Orchestra's anticipated brand new album, 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era', of whom he has been touring with for over 6 years. Recorded at the world-famous, Abbey Road Studios in London back in March 2020 and released on Montpellier Records, it includes a whopping 17 tracks all paying homage to that magical era of music.

"...to complete the vocal array, on came the slight figure of Sam Merrick... (and) again, excelled, taking ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’ and sundry other favourites for an altogether pleasing ride."
- Jazzwise Magazine, 2016 -
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"SUPERBLY SEDUCTIVE SINGING”
- Dorset Echo -
 
“WHO IS THIS GUY?! AND WHY HAVEN'T WE HEARD ABOUT HIM BEFORE?!"
 - Veronique Joly -
 
﻿“REALLY GREAT VOICE"
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"On their new CD, Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era, The Nick Ross Orchestra and Sam Merrick authentically recreate the big band sounds of the 1940s.This is a tight band, nicely recorded at the Abbey Road Studios in London." - Glen Woodcock (Producer and Host, The Big Band Show) JAZZ.FM91

Electronic outfit Mister Barrington formed in 2010 while Zach Danziger, Oli Rockberger and Owen Biddle were living in NY. Mister Barrington crystallized as a 3 piece outfit combining electronic production with live playing and song-writing.The band have released three acclaimed albums together between 2011 & 2015, touring and sharing bills with kindred forward-thinking groups like Knower, Mark Guiliana, Now vs Now and Derrick Hodge.

Individual collaborations for the group include: Jordan Rakei, Gregory Porter, Richard Spaven, Karriem Riggins, Rachel Yamagata, Becca Stevens, Shaun Escoffery, Terrane, Louis Cole, and Vula Malinga.

For Bookings: Holly Skelton
holly@ikonarts.com / vivevocals@gmail.com

★★★★ - '...Vive is nothing short of a revelation!' - Jazzwise Magazine

Winner of the prestigious Voice Festival UK 2013 competition, Vive is a 6-part vocal group who re-imagining the a cappella sound. These young and talented musicians, mostly recent graduates from the Guildhall School of Music, have already worked with some of the finest names in music, including Dame Cleo Lane, Guy Barker and Alec Dankworth. Their run of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013 received huge critical acclaim – Vive are now one of the hottest vocal groups on the circuit.

Consisting of an uncommon line-up of five guys and a girl, Vive combines tight harmonies and award-winning arrangements to create a contemporary yet accessible sound through their covers and original songs. Taking inspiration from artists as diverse as Take 6, the Real Group, and Ella Fitzgerald, Vive brings together pop, fusion, harmony, jazz, and spirituals to create a unique and uplifting sound-world. The result is “a team that works together to bring great melody to life and lift songs up into the air where they belong” – [The Curator, Instrumental].

As well as winning the final of The Voice Festival UK 2013, they were also presented with the Ward Swingle Award for outstanding originality, outstanding musicality and also best arrangement. September 2013 also saw the release of Vive’s debut full-length album ‘Vive: Deluxe’ on Encanta Records, featuring a collaborative track with sought-after singer/songwriter/producer Oli Rockberger. Future engagements see Vive perform across London and the UK, having recently included multiple performances at the 2013 EFG London Jazz Festival, the London A Cappella Festival as well as Elton John's inaugural 'Home Coming Festival 2014'.

Vive’s aspirations are to do everything they can to help inspire a new generation of music lovers and bring back the freshness of the human voice to the music industry. They also have a strong underlying message of perseverance, self-acceptance and motivation, which they share through their music.

'Voice Festival UK Champions 2013'

"Stacks of musical imagination" - Aled Jones, BBC Radio 3

"STUNNING" - Clare Wheeler, Swingle Singers

"GREAT GROUP WITH A GREAT BLEND" - Alvin Chea, Take 6

"AMAZING" - Peder Karlsson, The Real Group

"Vive, one of the big hopes of young British vocal music." - [Vocal Blog, A Cappella Zone]"

★★★★ - ED2013 Music Review - ThreeWeeks Edinburgh

★★★★ - ED 2013 Music Review - Broadway Baby 

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SHOW - FRINGE REVIEW

Most recently featured on:

The Paul O'Grady Show, BBC Radio 2
The One Show, BBC One 
The Choir, BBC Radio 3
Ronnie Scotts Radio Show, JAZZ FM

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