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Georgie Fame in Concert
With over twenty albums and fourteen hit singles, including the Number 1’s: Yeh Yeh, Getaway and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde, Georgie Fame’s popularity continues to go from strength to strength. Add to this a long list of collaborations with some of music’s most famous names: Muddy Waters, David Gilmour, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, amongst many others - and in Georgie Fame you have bona fide Musical Legend!
‘Sends us home happy to have been in the presence of genuine cool’ The Guardian
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The Three B's Featuring: Kenny Ball, Chris Barber & Acker Bilk
The 'Dream Team' of Traditional Jazz is brought together for a new live concert. The fantasy front line during the 'Traditional Jazz' boom - those heady days between Billy Hayley and The Beatles - would have been Kenny Ball on trumpet, Chris Barber on trombone and Acker Bilk on clarinet. They never played together then, though their three bands totally dominated the scene (and charts) for years. But now, at last, you can see Kenny, Chris and Acker (with their bands) performing together in this very special concert presentation
This new Three B's show follows on from the recent album release by DECCA and a massively successful show at 02 Arena in London July 2009.
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Edith Piaf - A Celebration of a Legend Featuring Tina May & Her Musicians Award winning vocalist Tina May brings to life the music of Edith Piaf, France’s most beloved entertainer, national icon and musical legend. A gifted lyricist, consummate vocalist and sparkling entertainer, Tina May’s astonishing vocal ability and hypnotic stage presence has won her worldwide acclaim. See her masterfully capture the magic of Piaf with classics including La vie en rose, Hymne à l’amour, Milord and Non, je ne regrette rien. 'Handles the classics as the gems they still are' Guardian Click here for details of current tour plans / availability.
Stacey Kent In Concert
A recent addition to the Blue Note/EMI roster of recording artists, Stacey Kent now boasts seven best-selling albums - including her latest album: Breakfast on the Morning Tram - which has recently gone 'Gold' in both France and Germany.
Stacey's current album has been nominated for a Grammy for 'best jazz vocal album', and she is winner of 'best vocalist' at both the British Jazz Awards and BBC Jazz Awards.
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The Big Chris Barber Band C hris Barber celebrates his 60th year as a band leader in 2009, with his 11-piece band, featuring its 7-strong front line. Playing a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in "Bourbon Street Parade" (still his signature tune) to the early music of Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet, Bob Crosby, blues by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee ... and probably back to "When the Saints"!'Chris Barber's 11-piece outfit remains in ebullient form, delivering a full-blooded programme ... still jumping and kicking with stylish energy' The Scotsman
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Jacqui Dankworth in Concert Jacqui Dankworth, in concert with her stellar quartet, celebrates the release of 'Back To You'. A stunning collection of originals either written or co-written by Jacqui, along with a selection from her favourite songwriters including James Taylor, Sting and Randy Newman. Already established as one the country’s leading jazz vocalists, Jacqui’s live concert showcases her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on folk, soul and blues, as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter and lyricist.
Mr. Acker Bilk & His Paramount Jazz Band Acker Bilk gained worldwide fame with 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. Since that time Acker and his Paramount Jazz Band have firmly established themselves as one of the most successful and best loved British jazz bands of all time. In recent years, Acker Bilk has integrated the cream of the the UK's current jazz talent into the band with the introduction of Enrico Tomasso (Trumpet), Ian Bateman (Trombone) and John Day (Bass) to the line-up. The band has a new vitality which is guaranteed to make his final year 'on the road' go with a swing!
Tziganka Russian Cossack Music & Dance Spectacular
Since its formation, Tziganka has achieved international acclaim, and stands today as the leading group of its kind performing outside Russia. It’s performances draw on the rich ethnic diversity of Russia, with a blend of dances, songs, instrumentals and plenty of humour. Tziganka is distinguished by its high musical and chorographical standards and by authenticity of both its style and material.
‘World-class performers who transformed the bare stage into a dazzling universe of haunting gypsy songs, stirring balalaika music, comic moments and the kind of incredible Cossack dancing you only usually get to see in films’ Exeter Express & Echo
Tina May In Concert
This very special concert presentation features Jazz Diva Tina May, performing with her own band.
Tina is available in several different formats, including concerts featuring special guests such as Nikki Iles, Tony Coe, Alan Barnes, and American artistes including Scott Hamilton and Ray Bryant.
'With May around who needs another singer?' The Scotsman
For more information, visit Tina's website: www.tinamay.com
Swinging at the Cotton Club With the Pasadena Roof Orchestra & Jiving Lindy Hoppers
Hot jazz and dance, inspired by Harlem’s legendary 1920s and ‘30s nightclub. Featuring the world’s premier jazz dance company, The Jiving Lindy Hoppers, and The Cotton Club Jazz Orchestra.
The Jiving Lindy Hoppers have won worldwide critical acclaim for their spectacular and breathtaking performances of the ‘Lindy Hop’ - the original form of jive dancing that developed in Harlem in the late 1920’s. Meanwhile, The Cotton Club Jazz Orchestra claims the title of ‘Europe's Hottest Jazz Orchestra’, faithfully recreating wonderful music of the Jazz Age.
'The Jiving Lindy Hoppers worked themselves and their audience into a fine lather ... a delirium of dance fever' The Washington Post
Jazzing & Swinging
Featuring:
The Pasadena Roof Orchestra: 'For the PRO I have nothing but praise, they brilliantly evoked an array of 20’s and 30’s musical styles' The Sunday Telegraph
The Temperance Seven 'Humour and rhythm combine to make The Temperance Seven a unique experience in upbeat nostalgia' T he Stage
The Alan Gresty/Brian White Ragtimers 'This band for me was the highlight of the festival' Jazz Journal International
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