THE CLAUDIO ALLODI
ORCHESTRA
featuring Kim Jones
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On Monday 2nd October 2006, the BBC1 series "Inside Out" featured
the
Allodi Band within
its documentary
for the London region.
(Viewers
outside London may have been shown a different programme)
Kim Jones-Allodi
Lead
Vocalist
Claudio Allodi
Acoustic & MIDI Accordion
Chris Maxwell
Drummer - Vocalist
Emilio Allodi
Bass Guitar and harmonies
The
Claudio Allodi Orchestra in its present format has been together for
many years.
Claudio started taking out his own band aged 15 and
he and brother Emilio worked a 6 night residency in West End clubs and restaurants for more than
a decade. He is a self contained accordionist who
transports you to
France, Russia, Italy, Greece, Spain, in fact, anywhere in the world, with authentic melodies and sounds. Claudio also works as part of an acoustic duo or trio incorporating violin and guitar; has a terrific repertoire and creates a romantic, warm or fun environment to wine and dine in, whatever your budget. His CV makes impressive reading with jobs ranging from Finchley to Florence, Mayfair to Monte Carlo and Jersey to Japan! Weddings, bar mitzvahs, engagement parties, corporate functions, even village halls; for clients such as Carluccio, Maureen Lipman, Margaret Thatcher even Prince Charles to name but a few.
In addition to the solo and band work, Claudio and Kim
work together as a cabaret act in either French or Italian
to make use of their Continental expertise. This is ideal entertainment for theme
nights anywhere or as a show for Corporate functions and
parties. Claudio is a competent, experienced,
thoughtful band
leader who organises your function or party so it runs like clockwork. This
is from his experience of many years playing at functions of
all kinds and all venues. Many
of us would not associate the accordion with modern music but
it is trendy these days, and once the crowd is ready to “rock” Claudio
makes use of the accordion's newest technology for chart and pop music.
In our opinion, that is the band's great strength - it's unique
versatility. Most bands will play material that can cater
for your average function, but we play and sing our way across the
continents!
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Claudio Allodi Home Telephone & Fax Number: - (020) 8 441-1500 |
A voice,
indeed music for that matter, is subjective, so thats why we've put up some
demos for you to have a listen yourself. There are
plenty of song files to choose from above and below, either solo or with the
band.
In addition to English, I sing in
French and Italian,
some Spanish and Portuguese. What I can state without fear of contradiction, is that I have the largest
active repertoire of most vocalists,
anywhere.
I sang as soon as I could talk, and probably, many would say, haven't shut
up since then! But they're just unkind:) In reality that meant from
the age of three. I started my career as a solo performer. At ten
years old, I had a recording contract with RCA and management contract with London Management's GL Productions with Bernard Lee and Michael Grade as
my personal managers. They commissioned songs for me written by Roger
Greenaway and Roger Cook and Jackie Rae was my record producer at that
time. I
have most fond memories of the musical talents in my life during that
period as those people who looked after me were so kind and it was a thrilling
existence in every way.
However, nothing tops singing with an orchestra, before or since and
probably never will. By the
time I reached 13 I had made many recordings and TV
appearances including Des O'Connor "Tonight" show with Sacha Distel and had
appeared at the Talk of the Town Night Club and the London
Palladium.
My own preference are twenties, thirties to fifties standards and classics,
along with learning songs in a different language so
if there's a pianist out there looking for a vocalist to do just this kind
of work from time to time, do give me a call.
In truth however, I love all good music and more importantly, I love to
sing and never tire from the thrill of learning and loving a new song!
I try to
ensure that the band stay as up-to-date repertoire wise as we can within the limitations of the line-up we have. So
we will add current songs when we are able.
If you are looking to book the band, you may find it
useful to look at our repertoire but we can do material at request if it
is not shown there.
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on the microphone to view 
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We
will keep this part brief as you already know so much about Emilio.
As the shop closes it's door for the night, he dons dinner suit, loads up the car and then with brother
Claudio and wife Kim, plays the bass guitar in the Claudio Allodi
Orchestra. He and brother Claudio have played in their own bands together for over
35 years now. They
harmonise and have a Continental vocal
sound very much their own. In fact because this is such a close familial
unit they have a real commitment to ensure that each one is as good as
they can possibly be. That makes for a lot of confidence for the
client. Privately, Emilio's own taste in music is more
classical, specifically piano but he enjoys classical guitar
too.
Chris
is our percussionist/drummer and singer. He plays all styles of music and is
an all round competent and talented musician. Chris is as proficient on brushes
with the "liscio" rhythms so loved by the Italians as he is with
any music which is why he is such a favourite
with our clients and venues alike, as he is also extremely "volume
aware". He embraces the philosophy
that "less is more". Chris's
personal passion is for true American country music; which over the years
has inspired him to write a considerable amount of his own songs. Still
waiting for that big hit however! Chris is committed to every evening being a success and works
equally as hard as any bandleader to ensure that happens. He has a
wicked sense of humour and is always fun
and a must to have
on a gig.
As
you may have gleaned by now, this is primarily a four piece band.
However, Claudio has the freedom to enlarge the band at any time by bringing in a
guitarist/singer as and when the need arises or, a saxophonist or
trumpet player, or if you wish, all three.
It is not uncommon at all for us to use a guitarist. However, in the case
of Claudio, as a solo performer and perhaps in the instance of
smaller occasions in domestic surroundings, you might like the idea of him
teaming up with a violin, flute, saxophone or indeed any instrument; again
this is quite
usual for
Claudio and is no problem for him to arrange as he has a large stable of
professional musicians to call on.
The choice is entirely
yours. But rest assured, whether it be four or six musicians you
choose to have, you and all your guests will have a good time and all
musical tastes will be catered for.
Always punctual, discreet and with all members of the band suitably and immaculately turned out,
this is a band for any and every occasion.
When your event is so special you need total confidence that the music is
going to be perfect too.
All you
need to know is that the Claudio Allodi Orchestra will not let you down.
The aim of this band on any occasion, is to provide entertaining, good music and a
wonderful atmosphere to allow families, friends and all your guests to
relax, socialise and dance the night away.
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