The Carl Dominic™ Dance Band is a 5 to 9 piece function band supplying live music to the wedding and corporate markets. The band is a self-contained ensemble with its own P.A. system and lighting rig. Boasting a vast pad ranging from 1920s Traditional Jazz to new millennia popular music; including, 1930/40 standards, Ballroom, 1950s pre-Rock 'n' Roll, Rock 'n' Roll, Mainstream Jazz, 60s mainstream pop, Motown, Soul, R 'n' B, Reggae, Country music, Ballads, 70s Rock and Disco dance music, 80s new romanticism and 90s independent pop and rock. Please see our Set List page for details.

The musicians have been schooled in one of the UK's leading Music Colleges, Universities, or the Military. They have extensive experience as professionals and are competent reading musicians. The band uses music on stage. The Carl Dominic™ Dance Band is ideal for weddings, parties, corporate events and anniversaries, or any event that may require live music.

To the five principle seats featured below you have the option of adding additional instruments to make a larger ensemble: Trumpet, Saxaphone, Trombone and Electric Guitar.

David studied A level Music and passed grade 8 piano and Theory of Music. Leaving school he joined the Royal Marines Band Service playing Piano, Cello, Trumpet and Cornet. His duties included playing for official functions such as The Royal Tournament, Horseguards Parade; major British events including FA Cup finals, Horseracing, Cricket and Rugby ceremonies. He has travelled the world playing in places like Hong Kong, Washington DC, Portland, for official UK Government and Royalty visits. David served in the Royal Marines for seven years. After leaving the Royal Marines he spent a year with various showbands, including backing "The Supremes" on a UK tour. Followed by a three year stint on Cruiseships such as the Royal Princess for Princess Cruises and the Sundream for Sun Cruises.

Ian is a multi-instrumentalist; doubling on flute, clarinet, and specialising in the saxophone family. He regularly performs on tenor saxophone with The Carl Dominic™ Dance Band. He has been with the band since its inception, enhancing the ensemble with his rich, powerful sound. Proficient in all styles of jazz from traditional to funk. Ian studied at Salford University reading music and is now a professional musician. He has performed on live radio, toured with musical productions. The Montreaux and the Brecon jazz festivals are among his credits.

Julian has played the Drum Kit from the age of 11 years, performing with the Berkshire Youth Jazz Orchestra. With BYJO he played at the Montreaux & Crawley Jazz festivals developing his craft. He has toured professionally in Europe and Asia and was signed to Dave Stewart's Label 'Anxious'. After his contract ended he began teaching the Drums privately and is now a full time Drum Kit tutor at various schools in and around Berkshire. Since 1992 he has taken workshops and 'drum tech' clinics, notably for the BBC's Live Music Festival in 2000. When not engaged with the band he is called on to perform for Panto and musicals.

Karen is a natural talent with a very wide range and an identifiable style. She brings to the band her distinctive character which is manifest through her voice and technical virtuosity. With an impressive Set List covering eight decades at her command, which includes Jazz, Swing, Country & Western, Soft Rock, Traditional Irish, Scottish music, along with an ever increasing number of Motown and chart hits from the 60's onwards, she lifts every event with her warm, gentle charisma. Karen has worked on the cabaret scene in Gran Canaria, where she was voted 'Solo Artist Of The Year' by a radio station.