All Occasions is a superb jazz line-up fronted by Mark Ridout, who has been performing at functions for many years, gaining wide ranging experience from house parties, barbecues, weddings and anniversaries to company promotions, summer balls and celebrity occasions.

This highly versatile band perform in various line-ups from a simple jazz guitarist to an exciting function band playing from a repertoire of popular party favourites and upbeat jazz. The band members have performed at most of the country's top venues, including Ronnie Scotts, The South Bank Centre, Bass Clef, Jazz Cafe, Barbican Centre, Town and Country Club, 100 Club, The Marquee and major Jazz Festivals across the country.

Bandleader - Mark - studied music at Dartington College of Arts and obtained a BA Hons. He began as Blues/Rock guitarist and recorded albums in this vein but turned his attention to jazz several years ago and is now in demand as a freelance guitarist, recording sessions for albums,Radio and TV. He has recently performed with jazz organ legend Jimmy Smith.

All Occasions are a perfect accompaniement to any event whether you need a solo guitarist, dinner jazz or a fantastic party band to keep the dance floor filled. Make your occasion with All Occasions.

A typical performance lasts for up to 2 hours.

Line up:
Solo: Jazz guitar
Trio: Jazz guitar, double bass, saxophone

To create the perfect line up you can add any of the following musicians:
Piano
Drums
Female vocals
Male vocals