Acker Bilk gained worlwide fame with his hit singles 'Stranger On The Shore' in 1962 (it stayed in the charts for 55 weeks and was the first number 1 hit in UK and USA simultaneously) and 'Aria' in 1976. Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band are one of the most succesful British Jazz Groups ever. Seven years ago in 2001 Acker was honoured with an MBE for his services to the Music Industry.

Acker has succesfully integrated the top 'younger' jazz talent in the UK into the band with the introduction of Enrico Tomasso (Trumpet), Ian Bateman (Trombone) and John Day (Bass) to the line-up, which includes the ever-present Ritchie Bryant (Drums) and Colin Wood (Piano). The band has a new vitality which is guaranteed to make your event go with a swing - have a listen to the band's newest CD 'As Time Goes By' and make up your own mind!

Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz band will play their next engagement on Saturday, August 02, 2008 at Lillebaelt Jazz Festival, Middelfart, DENMARK