Established in 2008 by mainstream jazz singer Todd Gordon, Jazz International is proud to present its sixth season of events which continues its jazz-packed programme for Spring/Summer 2010.
Our main aim is to present a wide variety of top quality jazz and jazz-related music in concert-style, listening venues - and a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported past concerts, and we look forward to welcoming you to future events.
Jazz International will be announcing further dates shortly, so please join our mailing list (click on the 'mailing list' link above) and we'll keep you posted on new dates and exciting developments.
Whilst you browse, you can listen to the tracks: Sunchaser (Paul Booth/Pathways); Hat and Beard (Empirical/Out 'n' In); Boisdale Blues (Judy Carmichael/Come and Get It); Wait for It (Mark McKnight/Overnight); A Modern Art (Claire Martin/A Modern Art).
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Presented by Jazz International in association with the Glasgow Jazz Festival
Carol Kidd is now widely recognised as one of the world's greatest living jazz singers. She performed in the very first Glasgow Jazz Festival and now, 24 years later, returns with a brand-new show celebrating the works of American Songbook royalty, George and Ira Gershwin.
Renowned for her impeccable phrasing and distinctive delivery, Carol Kidd has an innate ability to breathe fresh life into jazz standards. Tonight she is joined by a top-flight quartet including her long-time guitarist Nigel Clark (with whom she has just recorded a new duo album for Linn Records).
Featured songs include classics such as I've Got a Crush on You, Porgy, Someone to Watch Over Me, I Got Plenty o' Nuttin', A Foggy Day, They Can't Take That Away from Me, The Man I Love, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Lady Be Good, S'Wonderful, I Got Rhythm and Summertime.
"Carol Kidd is the best kept secret of British jazz" - Frank Sinatra
"Her control is thrilling... she is world class" - Dame Cleo Laine |
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Fri, 18 June, 8pm, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Tickets: from £17.50, £20, £22
Telephone: 0141 353 8000
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Presented by Jazz International in association with the Glasgow Jazz Festival
A special concert to raise funds for the invaluable work undertaken by Help for Heroes.
Featuring a fantastic line up of guests including EDDI READER, CLAIRE MARTIN, IAN SHAW, THE SWING CATS, STEPHEN DUFFY, KONRAD WISZNIEWSKI, BRIAN KELLOCK - and more! Plus BBC Scotland's very own JACKIE BIRD joining the line-up as guest presenter.
With songs from the height of the Big Band Era - Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more - as well as exciting versions of well-loved American Songbook standards and popular classics, from Rodgers & Hart to Lennon & McCartney.
Don’t miss this one-off event that is sure to be a highlight of this year’s Glasgow Jazz Festival, with all profits being donated to Help for Heroes.
“Todd’s choice of music is impeccable and he and the band interact wonderfully” - Sir Michael Parkinson
“A flawless performance” - BBC Big Band Journal |
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Thurs, 24 June, 7.30pm, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Tickets: £15, £17.50, £20, £22
Telephone: 0141 353 8000
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Please note: booking fees (where applicable) are not included in the ticket prices,
and details may be subject to change without prior notice
Jazz International is a division of Audacious Music Ltd
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