Jazz lovers are invited to a special night at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts this autumn, with La Bouche Manouche presenting An Evening with Django and Billie.
The Maidenhead theatre will be hosting this performance on Saturday 5 October, which tells the life stories of jazz icons Django Reinhardt and Billie Holiday, who were musical contemporaries.
The performance promises to be a ‘unique and upbeat celebration of some of the most defining songs of the golden era of jazz, featuring much-loved tunes including Nuages, Fine And Mellows, Les Yeux Noir and Jeepers Creepers.
La Bouche Manouche are joined by critically-acclaimed Italian vocalist Irene Serra, with Andy Ruiz-Palma on lead guitar, Nathan Mansfield on violin and trumpet, Amy Baldwin on double bass and Simon Rawling on rhythm guitar.
“The mesmerising vocals of Irene Serra combined with the sizzling Gypsy Jazz influenced La Bouche Manouche to present a programme of music that pays homage to both iconic musicians with repertoire chosen from their most famous recordings,” a spokesperson for the group explained.
“Irene is a self-proclaimed sassy girl and is joined by some of the hottest players in London. They formed one hazy evening in a smoky jazz club in London Town, when they took to the stage and wowed the crowds.”
The group has played at some very prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, the Southbank Centre, the Royal Festival Hall and Ronnie Scott’s.
Tickets cost £16 per person and can be purchased either by visiting www.nordenfarm.org or calling the box office on 01628 788997.
