MUSIC
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents
Ellington: In The Spirit of the Duke
directed by Tommy Smith with Brian Kellock on piano Wed 24 Oct: 7.30pm
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Perth Theatre
Edward Kennedy Ellington was a unique contributor to 20th century music. Composer, pianist, bandleader – he reached out and touched a worldwide audience in a fashion that may never be equalled. His music was evocative and emotional, richly textured in mood from lyrical simplicity through to dense complexity. There were songs and suites, tone poems and the blues.
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The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, winner of the UK Parliamentary Jazz Awards: Best Jazz Ensemble 2012 and featuring Scotland’s leading players, have chosen a variety of pieces spanning Ellington's vast six-decade output with which to pay their respects. There will be a pre-show talk from 6.45pm £18; no concessions (includes booking fee)
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Joan Armatrading
plus special guest Chris Wood Mon 29 Oct: 7.30pm
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Perth Concert Hall
Three times Grammy-nominated Brit Award nominee and Ivor Novello winning artist Joan Armatrading MBE is widely recognised as one of the world's leading singer-songwriters and guitarists. Her long and illustrious career has seen her successfully cover many musical bases including pop, blues, folk, reggae and jazz. Never one to rest on her laurels, Joan remains fresh, vibrant and current; no more so than when live onstage, where her music truly comes to life. She is as delighted to play Love and Affection, Willow, Drop The Pilot and Me, Myself, I, as the audience is to hear them. She is equally happy and proud that her audiences also embrace new compositions like Into The Blues, which debuted at No. 1 in the US Blues chart in 2007 and This Charming Life - a No. 1 in Amazon's download chart in 2010. £30, £27; no concessions (includes booking fee)
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