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Celebrating the Great American Songbook at Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival at Festival Theatre
Courtesy of Todd Gordon | Posted on June 12, 2014
Where
Festival Theatre
Edinburgh International Jazz & Blues Festival
Nicolson Street
Edinburgh
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When
Thu, July 24, 2014
20:00
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The award-winning, 100-strong Forth Valley Chorus’ dazzling costumes, slick choreography and irresistible a capella harmonies, have made them audience favourites whenever they perform at home or abroad. Under the direction of David Sangster, jazz, swing, gospel, contemporary pop and classic barbershop are all part of the mix. Tonight they’re joining forces with two of the leading interpreters of the Great American Songbook: Edinburgh’s Todd Gordon, internationally recognised as one of the finest jazz/swing singers, and American star, James Tormé, who will perform classic numbers with a top-flight jazz trio before singing with the Chorus....