Britain's What's On Event Guide
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club: A Jazz Portrait of Gershwin
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club: A Jazz Portrait of Gershwin
Celebrating 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, led by their musical director James Pearson, present a very special concert in celebration the centenary of George Gershwin’s masterpiece, ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – first performed in New York in February 1924.
Featuring a jazz ‘chamber orchestra’ - comprising of jazz rhythm section, augmented with violin, reed, brass, and tuned percussion - the concert showcases a sparkling selection of Gerwshin’s most popular and acclaimed work, performed across a stunning array of jazz styles.
His first hit ‘Swanee' as Paul Whiteman would have played it; 'The Man I Love' a la Oscar Peterson; and ‘Lady Be Good’ as Benny Goodman as imagined by Benny Goodman!
In addition to a ‘Porgy and Bess’ medley and ‘An American in Paris’ overture, the concert will – of course - culminate with a complete version of Gershwin’s iconic ‘Rhapsody In Blue’, which has been specially arranged for this concert programme.
Expect an evening of truly world-class music, interspersed with anecdotes and stories, celebrating one of the most important and influential composers of the Twentieth Century, and the centenary of his seminal work.
‘Full-on brilliance’
The Guardian
‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance
and swing they’re a joy to listen to’
The Observer
Duration: approx. 2 hours 20 mins (incl. interval)
Celebrating 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue
Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, led by their musical director James Pearson, present a very special concert in celebration the centenary of George Gershwin’s masterpiece, ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – first performed in New York in February 1924.
Featuring a jazz ‘chamber orchestra’ - comprising of jazz rhythm section, augmented with violin, reed, brass, and tuned percussion - the concert showcases a sparkling selection of Gerwshin’s most popular and acclaimed work, performed across a stunning array of jazz styles.
His first hit ‘Swanee' as Paul Whiteman would have played it; 'The Man I Love' a la Oscar Peterson; and ‘Lady Be Good’ as Benny Goodman as imagined by Benny Goodman!
In addition to a ‘Porgy and Bess’ medley and ‘An American in Paris’ overture, the concert will – of course - culminate with a complete version of Gershwin’s iconic ‘Rhapsody In Blue’, which has been specially arranged for this concert programme.
Expect an evening of truly world-class music, interspersed with anecdotes and stories, celebrating one of the most important and influential composers of the Twentieth Century, and the centenary of his seminal work.
‘Full-on brilliance’
The Guardian
‘Outstanding players. For poise, balance
and swing they’re a joy to listen to’
The Observer
Duration: approx. 2 hours 20 mins (incl. interval)
Sat 20 Apr 2024, 4:00PM
Adult £28
Concession (Under 14 and 65+) £24
Adult £28
Concession (Under 14 and 65+) £24
Centenary Hall, Hemsted Park, Benenden School, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4AA
Sat 20 April
Website:
www.hemstedpark.com/events
Similar Current Events
The Scummy Mummy Christmas Show
The Benenden Theatre, Hemsted Park, Benenden School, Cranbrook Thu 19 December
The Benenden Theatre, Hemsted Park, Benenden School, Cranbrook Thu 19 December