If there’s one thing that struck a chord, it was the transitions between each number. The show’s repertoire was varied and well chosen, from slower, romantic tunes such as ‘My Way’ (dedicated as a love song by Triffitt), to more upbeat ditties such as ‘Volare’ and ‘Come Fly With Me’.
From their theatrics with the (admittedly well-stocked) alcohol cart, to their easy incorporation of props such as a red rose (flourished from where it’d been hidden in the grand piano, no less!) and fedoras, it’s evident that Triffitt, Adams and Long are virtuosos of their art, and seasoned veterans. Humour was evidently another strong suit among all the performers – the trio regaled the audience with jokes about marriage and drinking, with good-natured ribbing that centered around another mainstay of the sixties jazz scene: alcohol. Adams as Martin was the epitome of a sixties charm, radiating suave and a debonair ease. Ending the song with a courtly, genteel salute, Triffitt segued smoothly into ‘You Make Me Feel So Young’ –another crowd favourite–, before introducing fellow member Mark Adams. Triffitt’s compelling vocals and mellow, charming confidence proved to be a hit – the audience was riveted, no doubt reliving their own fond memories of the song. Glass in hand, he began the show with a rousing rendition of the familiar classic ‘Come Fly With Me’, to the great enthusiasm of the audience. Stephen Triffitt dazzled in his performance as Frank Sinatra, bounding on to the stage with the relentless yet controlled energy of a showman. The evening began on a jocular note, with a short and humorous address from Mr Gilbert Madhaven, General Manager of the venue, whose charm set the tone to the rest of the night. The ballroom’s décor was suitably romantic: with an abundance of twinkling blue lights studded against dark fabric, the backdrop was reminiscent of a starry night sky, matching the evening’s atmosphere of old world charm perfectly. Ushered into the ballroom, one was immediately struck by the welcoming sight of the band. Starring Stephen Triffitt, Mark Adams and George Daniel Long, they put up a show that was at once wistful as it was nostalgic, with a lively repertoire that brought the audience back to the romance, jolliness and charisma of the sixties. On a cool Tuesday night, the Grand Ballroom of One Farrer Hotel & Spa was buzzing with the hum of excited concertgoers, eager to have their fill of the iconic trio that is Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davies Junior.
The Definitive Rat Pack was a show that was set to impress.
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