The Go Go Five

The Go Go Five has played at Jagz in Ascot, The Jazz Cafe at the Madejski Stadium, Reading, 4 of the 5 pubs in Windlesham and is an annual feature at the famous Jazz Day, the first Sunday in September at The Brickmakers.

In 2009, the band changed its name to Chuck Chandler and the Go Go Five, simplified in 2017 to The Go Go Five, to reflect their explosive mix of ’60s Soul, Jazz, Rock and blues.

The band prides itself on the calibre of artists who regularly perform. Currently, the rhythm section comprises Ed James Jordan on drums and Chris Hampson on bass. Christina Al-Wakil is currently featured as a vocalist who also blows a mean trumpet, flugelhorn and flute. The band is also immensely honoured to feature Dunx (James Duncan Byiers), bringing amazing vocals and beautiful guitar playing to the mix. These are the beautiful folk you can see in the picture above.

The brilliant Saxophonist Sean Horsey often appears on stage, as do the bassists Marko Laver and Steve Mills (not at the same time!). Drummers including Tom Compton, Julian Bown and Chris York are regulars, and guest vocalists include Jackie Rawe (ex-Shakatak), from New Zealand we have Rietta Austin, from Australia there is Jo Elms, Sylvia Mason (who Jonathan first saw performing at Glastonbury with The Pet Shop Boys), Rose Kimberley of Tailored, Dorie Jackson, Mandy Bell, Kerry Barnard (Q The Music – James Bond Tribute), David Ribi (star of West End Musicals), Hannah White, Kate Brown (of The Boxettes) Roy Gayle (Hot Gossip and Frank The Cat) and Luddy Samms (of The Drifters).

The Go Go Five often include a Motown Revue as part of their uplifting, inspiring and truly exciting show…but frankly, anything can happen on the night.

”Crazy Jazz Musicians” – 96.4 Eagle Radio

“Astonishing” – Billy Reeves, BBC Radio London