Steffi & Jack are a folk duo based in Greenwich, London.  Brought together through their training at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and a shared passion for traditional music, they bring an exciting and contemporary approach to this genre.  They have performed at venues and events across the country and throughout Europe, including major folk festivals.  Whether it’s performing as a duo or as an increased line-up, alongside a range of other established musicians, their sound is bold enough for a main stage yet intimate enough for an acoustic setting. 

Also influenced by her classical training, Steffi Dykes uses whistles and recorders to create a very fresh and distinctive sound. Ultimately her love for folk music is at the core of her playing, keeping the roots of the music strong at heart.  

Having experimented in many genres and styles, Jack Pennifold found a love of folk music that has remained a focus throughout his life. Using the skills and discipline learnt in his classical training, Jack takes a fresh perspective on the folk music that has influenced his playing from the start.

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"
- Ingrid James (Australian Jazz Singer) -

"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

Composer , pianist and founder of the radio station  " essencepianoradio.es " 

http://www.ajbrinkman.co.uk
Based in London
contact: info@ajbrinkman.co.uk

Saxophone and clarinet player,  bandleader and writer/arranger

Declan Forde is a Scottish pianist living in Berlin.

Photo by Olga Baczynska

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