The most entertaining show in France
Ellen & Paddy sing Ella & Louis
About us
Both based in Paris, Ellen Birath hails from Sweden and Paddy Sherlock is Irish.
We love our old jazz. We have both been fans of Ella and Louis for years. Jazz has influenced us both greatly in our original songwriting for our individual bands.
For the last few years in Paris it has become the trend to start tribute bands, playing Louis Prima, Louis Jordan, Cab Calloway and other renowned jazz musicians.
So, when in Rome do as the Romans do... We decided to start our own tribute act.
We wanted our tribute band to be a little different. To imitate and to reproduce the real atmosphere created by the artists between themselves.
The friendship and the fun between two musicians.
We listened to the famous Ella and Louis album produced by Norman Granz for Verve Records in 1956 and we decided to dare to try.
We realise it's a tall order but between us we think and hope we have captured some of their magic.
Something special happens on stage between the two of us and people seem to like it.
We have so much fun singing and playing this music.
We hope to bring the same pleasure to you.
Concerts
We regularly play concerts at Caveau de la Huchette in Paris, the Swedish diplomats Club, the Czech Cultural Center and the Irish Cultural Center, in Paris.
Festivals
We have played a multitude of festivals most notably at Nice jazz festival in the French Riviera, Cork jazz festival, Derry jazz festival in Ireland and Ascona jazz festival in Switzerland.
Private Parties
We are available as the top swing band in France for your weddings and corporate events, either for the after dinner dance set or for a quieter more intimate performance at your ceremony or for your cocktails.