TAUNTON'S Brewhouse Theatre will welcome vocalists, award-winning artists and pioneering composers this month.
It will start the spring season with jazz, soul and R&B shows that are guaranteed to get the toes tapping and the hearts soaring.
Audiences missing strictly Come Dancing on Saturday nights will be thrilled to hear that Tommy Blaize, lead singer of the show’s live band, is collaborating with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra to deliver an electrifying celebration of the father of soul, Ray Charles.
The much-loved vocalist will perform alongside a 19-piece band of some of the most talented musicians in the country. Don’t miss it on Friday March 3.
To book tickets, click HERE.
A varied programme offers audiences the opportunity to sing along to classics by Nat King Cole and Ray Charles, listen to cutting edge new releases by Byron Wallen or embrace an immersive film and music experience with the groundbreaking Apollo Saxophone Quartet.
On January 27, King for a Day: The Nat King Cole Story will feature world-class musicians playing hits such as ‘Nature Boy’ and ‘Unforgettable’ alongside celebratory narration and video projection.
Fresh from sell-out shows at London’s Hippodrome and Ronnie Scott’s, this is the perfect way to lift the winter blues.
To book tickets, click HERE.
Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, acclaimed trumpeter and composer Byron Wallen will stop off in Taunton on February 23 for a very special gig showcasing work from his album Portrait: Reflections on Belonging.
The album is a journey on which he explores issues of ancestry, diasporic journey and cultural roots. His music draws inspiration from contemporary and indigenous cultures.
To book tickets, click HERE.
On March 24, The History of Soul promises a lively night out with a nine-piece band transporting us through the greatest eras of the genre.
From Motown to Stax, get ready to hear timeless classics by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Sam Cooke, The Temptations and more.
To book tickets, click HERE.
Finally on March 29, the groundbreaking Apollo Saxophone Quartet will provide an immersive sound and visual experience. The quartet will perform classic film scores live - reacting and responding to images on the screen.
The ensemble has made the largest single contribution to the saxophone quartet repertoire in the UK, commissioning, premiering and recording over 100 significant new works, ranging from quartets to concerti and film scores, as well as numerous creative collaborations with poets, dancers, multimedia and strings.
To book, click HERE.
Tickets for the Taunton Brewhouse Spring season are on sale now. Book online by vistiting tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk.
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