Featuring Simon Brown
Overview
Running Time: 2 Hours Approx. Including Interval
A no-hope congenitally blind boy from Battersea grew to become a US Grammy Award winning jazz great pianist. Shearing performed at Carnegie Hall and for three presidents at The White House, with his unique style of Glenn Miller swing, bop & modern classics. His many albums and singles include hits such as “Lullaby of Birdland”, ”Pick Yourself Up” and “September in the Rain”.
In 2006 George Shearing was knighted by The Queen. Sir George simply said “I don’t know why I’m getting this honour…..I’ve just been doing what I love to do. My mind keeps flashing back on my beginnings as pianist playing in a pub for the equivalent of $5.00 a week. What a journey from pub to Palace. Receiving such an honour might also show young people what can be achieved in life if you learn your craft and follow your dreams.”
Simon Brown, on piano, returns to St.James, following his exciting presentation in our 2014 series of The Wonderful Music of Herbie Hancock. In this current 2015 series his quintet, presenting those unique Shearing voicings, showcases the sparkling & youthful talent of Lewis Wright – vibraphone (fresh from his appearance with Wynton Marsalis at The Barbican), alongside Simon Hurley – guitar, Dave Olney – bass & George Double -Drums.
‘Great arrangements from Simon Brown – The Master’ Jazznights
The first of four concerts in “The Wonderful Music of The Jazz Greats” autumn 2015 series at St.James
Times & Prices
Performance Times
| Thursday 15 October | 8:00pm |
Important Show Information
Seating is UN-RESERVED in the Studio for this performance. All tickets will have a seat apart from the standing tickets. When purchasing Studio Standard and Studio Gallery seats, please note that you may have to share a table with other patrons who are not from your party.
Ticket Prices
| Studio Floor | £23.00 |
| Studio Gallery | £23.00 |
| Studio Upper Gallery | £19.00 |
| Studio Standing | £19.00 |
| On The Door | £23.00 |
Concessions, Groups & Access Bookings
There are no concessions available for this performances. We have a group rate available for this show, for every 9 tickets purchased get the 10th free. If you have any access requirements, please see our access info here, or to book tickets for a group of 8+, please contact the Box Office on 0844 264 2140.
Transaction Fee
A fee of £1.50 will apply to all online and phone transactions. This does not apply when purchasing tickets at the box office, or to our Friends and Members.
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