ULTIMA

International hi-tech duo performing Chart Hits, 50s-00s Pop, Rock, Country, Jazz and more

 "Elainor,
Just wanted to say thank you for last night, to you and all the band! You were fantastic & thank you for staying beyond your scheduled time!
Everyone had a lovely time & were very impressed with the music, and I think most people had a dance!
Thanks again, we will definitely recommend you for other courses!"

- E. Walker, Officer,
Keogh Barracks
Hampshire
April 2012

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"Elainor,
You sound great when you talk, and even better when you sing like a bird!!! Bravo!!"

- Robert Conti,
Legendary Jazz guitarist and Jazz educator,
Las Vegas, USA
March 2012

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"Super voix Elainor... Bravo..."

- Eric Frasiak,
Award-winning French singer/songwriter,
Bar de Luc, France
March 2012

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"Gorgeous voice and fantastic keyboard playing - thank you for a week of wonderful music!"

- Pete and Fiona H., Guests,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
November 2011

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"Thank you very much for some wonderful evenings at the Conch Bar - Coco Palm Island!"

- Heike and Boris, Guests,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
November 2011

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"We love your music!"

- Vicki and Dan, Guests,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
November 2011

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"Ultima forever!"

- Dimitri P., Guest,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
November 2011

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"A wonderful evening of music under the starry sky. Thank you"

- Marie and Stephan, Guests,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
November 2011

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"Wonderful music - a lot of atmosphere and grace! Thank you."

-Sonja and Lutz, Guests,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
November 2011

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"We loved your music - you were amazing and fantastic!"

- Ruth and Fraser, Guests,
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, Maldives
October 2011

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ULTIMA knows how to entertain, bringing excitement and sophistication to any event with a wide repertoire including Chart Hits, 50s-00s Pop, Rock, MoR and Country, as well as Jazz, Blues and Latin.

Fronted by honey-toned vocalist, Elainor Knight, nicknamed "the golden voice" by legendary US Jazz guitarist and Jazz educator, Robert Conti, and accompanied by brilliant pianist, David Roberts, the Duo has been wowing audiences both overseas and in the UK.

Vocalist Elainor has studied under top vocal coaches in the UK and internationally, and honed her superb voice and captivating style through years of live performing.

Pianist David Roberts has been playing piano for over 40 years. He has performed with Ray McVay, Archie McVay and the Andy Ross big bands at the Empire Leicester Square, London, and played in the West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. In addition to performing, he has worked as a co-tutor at Richmond Jazz School, London. Venues at which David has performed include The Royal Albert Hall, Guildhall College of Music, The Grosvenor Hotel Park Lane, Bulls Head Barnes, Headley Court Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre(Help For Heroes), Freemasons Hall London and Chiswick Festival.

Testimonials

"I would like to thank you for the a wonderful time all our friends were very impressed with you and the band, we all had a great day even though the sun wasnt out! I will surely book you again in the very near future!!
Thanks again for a really lovely day."

- Host, Private function
Hertfordshire
August 2011

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"Great music, more of the same next time please!"

- Andrew Wills, EMF 2011
Surrey
June 2011

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"Amazing vocals and superb saxophone playing...I really hope we get to see more from this very talented pairing."

- Ed Smart, RWSFM103.3
Suffolk
Dec 2010

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"We really enjoyed the music and consider you a very talented performer. Also you are really pleasant people.
Thanks again!"

- Hostess, Private function
Berkshire
June 2011

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Also available as a 3- or 4-piece band.