WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 7–9.45pm
Box Office 01242 850270
THURSDAY 7 MAY
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Liane Carroll: Carroll Sings King The Daffodil £68 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared. Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm.
One of the UK’s most accomplished jazz singers and outstanding pianist Liane Carroll brings her warm tribute to the legendary Carole King to the intimate setting of The Daffodil. Well known for her powerful, highly emotional voice and superlative improvising skills, Liane has enjoyed a long career across multiple genres including a long-lasting association with drum and bass stalwarts London Elektricity.
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7–9.45pm 6.30–7.45pm
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Oscar Jerome
The Daffodil
Jazz Arena
£68 * Ticket includes a three-course set menu and Champagne
£18 *
cocktail on arrival. Some tables may be shared. Bar open from 6pm, dinner served at 7pm, performance 8.30-9.45pm.
Rising through London’s rich and kaleidoscopic musical community, Norfolk-born guitar virtuoso Oscar Jerome has continued to stand out amongst the city’s colourful sonic tapestry. With influences from the world of jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop, Oscar showcases an adept musical mind that isn’t afraid to mix it up. Besides supporting Kamasi Washington around the UK and being part of the afrobeat collective KOKOROKO, he has worked with Ezra Collective, Sons of Kemet, Moses Boyd and Poppy Ajudha over the years.
8–10pm
Emma Smith ft. Jamie Safir
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Friday Night Is Music Night Walkin’ To New Orleans: The New Orleans Story
Two of the brightest, charismatic young stars of British jazz, award-winning vocalist Emma Smith and pianist Jamie Safir join forces for a swinging dinner gig. Mixing jazz originals and show tunes with contemporary numbers arranged specially for their set, you will hear unique interpretations of classics like Faith, Moondance and Sweet Dreams as well as some new takes on Broadway gems including Where Am I Going and I Don’t Care. FNIMN on Thursday? YES! Due to the bank holiday, we’re recording the show today for broadcast on Friday!
Henry Westons Big Top £50 £48 £30 or £20 (restricted view) * 8.30–10pm
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Squeeze Henry Westons Big Top £42 £38 £30 or £20 (restricted view) * 16
*Plus booking fee: charged at £2 per order.
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 2
New Wave icons Squeeze have a string of awards including an Ivor Novello, a Mojo and a plaque at the site of their first gig. Fronted by songwriting duo Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook (Cools for Cats, Up The Junction), they will play hits from their 45-year career as well as rarities from their back catalogue and solo careers.
From the banks of the Levee, to the French Quarter, New Orleans gave birth to jazz. Louis Armstrong, Lizzie Miles, Jelly Roll Morton, Mahalia Jackson, Wynton Marsalis and Harry Connick Jnr are just a few of the city’s famous sons and daughters. Guy Barker’s Big Band, the BBC Concert Orchestra and a stormin’ line up of jazz vocalists, celebrate ‘The Big Easy’ in the Big Top tonight. 17