21 Jul · 2021 · Public Trust Hall · Anne French
Wednesday 21 July, 2021 Jazz is a polarizing genre. For aficionados, it’s all about innovation, pushing the boundaries, expanding the genre whilst respecting its traditions. Technical skill is prized, but always in the service of new…
9 Nov · 2020 · Public Trust Hall · Peter Mechen
Excerpts from films with music – “Robin Hood” 1938 (Korngold), “Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde” 1941 (Castelnuovo-Tedesco), “Rebecca” 1940, and “Bride of Frankenstein” 1935 (Waxman), “The Cranes are Flying” 1957 (Weinberg), “None Shall Escape” 1944…
9 Mar · 2010 · St Andrew’s on The Terrace · Peter Mechen
Thursday 11th March That old cliche “A time and place for everything” came to my mind while listening to and enjoying jazz singer Tessa Quayle’s cool and laid-back delivery of a selection of jazz standards at a St.Andrew’s lunchtime…