Jazz Nights in the Café in the Crypt April-June 2011

Enjoy some cool springtime jazz with a Jazz Night in the Café in the Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ. The Café in the Crypt may be underground but there’s no secret that it is one of London’s hottest music venues. Listen to some swinging musicians as you enjoy fantastic food and drink and soak up some stunning Georgian architecture.

Wednesday 6 April 8.00pm Will Todd Ensemble and the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields In a unique collaboration, the Will Todd Ensemble and singer Bethany Halliday join forces with the Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields in a distinctive fusion of choral and jazz music. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Thursday 7 April 10.00pm Late Night Jazz by Candlelight This special evening of jazz takes place in St Martin-in-the-Fields Church and features one of the UK’s leading pianists and musical director of Ronnie Scotts, James Pearson. Ticket includes a glass of wine from the Cafe in the Crypt before the concert. Tickets: £19 Wednesday 13 April 8.00pm The Fabulations Enjoy a show-stopping performance of classic pop and jazz from disco diva Marion Joseph and the Fabulations. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 20 April 8.00pm Red Stripe Band Join the party as Red Stripe performs infectious jazz hits from such greats as Fats Domino, Frank Sinatra, Jools Holland and the Blues Brothers. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 27 April 8.00pm TJ Johnson’s Bourbon Kick Dixieland jazz is brought to life by this highly spirited band. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 4 May 8.00pm Brass Volcanoes The Brass Volcanoes are a funky blend of New Orleans jazz, blues and Latin spice. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 11 May 8.00pm Maroon Town This dynamic nine-piece band are rockin’ venues across the world with their mix of ska, rap and club music. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 18 May 8.00pm Riamba Riamba are a sultry infusion of Hot Latin American rhythms, European harmonies and smooth jazz. A salsa class taught by a qualified teacher at 7.00pm is free to ticketholders. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 25 May 8.00pm TJ Johnson’s Bourbon Kick This New Orleans style band features some of London’s finest jazz musicians. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 1 June 8.00pm Gill Cook With vocals full of warmth and intimacy and exceptional phrasing, Gill Cooke gives a stirring interpretation of jazz standards. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 8 June 8.00pm Heads South Feel the Latin rhythms of Heads South’s original tunes and new arrangements of jazz classics. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 15 June 8.00pm Fabulations The powerful voice of Marion Joseph takes the audience from jazz classics to the latest chart toppers. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 22 June 8.00pm Claridade Claridade features authentic Brazilian rhythms fused with jazz trumpet, vocals and improvised technique. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 29 June 8.00pm T J Johnson’s Bourbon Kick TJ Johnson’s Bourbon Kick serves up a generous measure of jazz – New Orleans style. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Tickets are available from www.smitf.org or via telephone on 020 7766 1100 or in person from the Box Office at St Martin’s. Food is served until 9.00pm and drinks until 10.00pm. For photographs or further information contact julie.emig@smitf.org or telephone 020 7766 1115. ends Wednesday 23 March Morley College Big Band A twenty-piece big band playing Basie, Ellington, Goodman, Buddy Rich and Woody Herman classics. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Wednesday 30 March TJ Johnson’s Bourbon Kick New Orleans jazz brought to life by this highly spirited band. Tickets: £9 (reserved seating), £5.50 (unreserved) Tickets are available from www.smitf.org or via telephone on 020 7766 1100 or in person from the Box Office at St Martin’s. Timings Food served until 9.00pm and drinks until 10.00pm. For photographs or further information contact julie.emig@smitf.org or telephone 020 7766 1115.

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