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Cleveland Watkiss/tom Harrison "unfolding In Tempo"- The Music Of Duke Ellington at Seven

Courtesy of JazzLeeds | Posted on March 7, 2017

Where

Seven
31a Harrogate Rd
Leeds
Map
00 44 113 26 26 777

When

Thu, March 9, 2017
20:00

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Musicians

Robert Mitchell
keyboards
Tom Harrison
saxophone, alto
Conor Chaplin
bass, acoustic

About

A joyful celebration of the music of the jazz legend Duke Ellington and his long-time collaborator Billy Strayhorn. The band features internationally recognised vocal star Cleveland Watkiss, whose credits include, Stevie Wonder, The Who and many more, as well as MOBO nominee David Lyttle and Steinway artist Robert Mitchell

“Duke Ellington is the daddy of our music. I’ve performed his work many times, but in this setting I can explore his music with a freedom I’ve never had before. When the music starts, anything can happen!” Cleveland Watkiss

Support from the Jeff Hewer Quartet from 8pm...

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