An Evening with Freddie Benedict

Freddie cut his teeth in the world of jazz becoming the lead male vocalist with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra for 10 years, and studying jazz singing at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He’s since forged a distinctive sound, blending jazz, neo-soul, and swing with poetic lyricism and Chet Baker-inspired vocal style. His trumpet playing complements his vocals with a smooth, melodic sensibility.

Freddie’s performances span prestigious stages, including a sell-out debut under his own name at Ronnie Scott’s recently and a performance at New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall. In 2024, he appeared as a guest vocalist at the BBC Proms, further solidifying his reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting jazz voices.

On 25th June 2025, Freddie returns to Crazy Coqs in London for a special headline show, performing an entire set of original music—his most personal and ambitious material to date. This performance marks a major milestone in his evolution as both a performer and songwriter.

Whether performing standards from The Great American Songbook or his own compositions, he captivates audiences with emotional depth and vocal artistry.

With an expanding international presence and a growing catalogue of original music, Freddie Benedict is an artist steadily shaping the future of contemporary jazz.

Line up:

Freddie Benedict – vocals/trumpet/flugelhorn
Chris Bland – piano
Luke Fowler – bass
Jess Bullen – Saxophone
Floyer Sydenham – drums

“Freddie is an incredible young, up-and-coming jazz vocalist.” — Jon Smith – The Swingles 

“Freddie Benedict gave us his near-perfect Sinatra.”— Jazzwise