2 Blue are Chris Lamptey and Polly Hewett
2 blue have been performing at restaurants, weddings, functions and parties in London and the South East since 1992. We have played at venues such as The National Theatre Foyer, Bush Hall (Uxbridge Rd, West London), and Le Mirage Jazz & Blues Bar in Soho.
Chris Lamptey is a versatile, funky and soulful guitarist who's played with a veritable Who's Who of the jazz world, including The Jazz Warriors, The James Brown Band, Dick Hecksall Smith, George Williams, and Jean Toussaint. In 2005 Chris played on Courtney Pine's latest album 'Resistance', and regularly plays at Ronnie Scotts, The Jazz Café, Dover St Wine Bar and The 100 Club to name but a few. Chris has played in a number of West End shows including Grease and Soul Train, and tours of Fiddler on the Roof, Up Against the Wall and The House That Nat Built (featuring the music of Nat King Cole). He has played with World Music giants such as Se Roge, Osibisa and Gasper Lewal at festivals such as Afahe (Ghana), Ora (Spain), Womad, Vienne Jazz (France) and Graz Jazz (Austria).
Polly Hewett is a jazz and pop vocalist, a vocal coach, choral conductor, composer, pianist and cellist. She started out her jazz career with 'Red Hot and Blue' back in 1990. As a singer and keyboard player Polly toured with a variety of pop bands in London and South East England, and as a singer-songwriter had a production deal with Madonna's producer Mark 'Spike' Stent. She appeared on 'Top of the Pops' in 1996 with 'Sasha and Maria', and has conducted choirs at The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall and The Purcell Room. Polly also composes music for TV and radio dramas.
We are a very adaptable unit, and can conjure up a sophisticated ambience if background music is required. We can also appear as the main act and take centre-stage, delivering an enjoyable evening's entertainment with songs to suit every taste. We also appear as a trio or full band with bass and drums, and can provide our own PA system.
