The Wonderful Music of Louis Armstrong

Featuring Simon Nelson’s DixieMix

Overview

Running Time: 2 Hours Approx. Including Interval

Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival

Louis Armstrong, nicknamed “Satchmo” came to prominence in the 1920s, influencing countless musicians with both his daring trumpet style and unique vocals. Armstrong’s charismatic stage presence impressed not only the jazz world but also popular music.

Armstrong made more than 60 records with the Hot Five and, later, the Hot Seven. Today, these are generally regarded as the most important and influential recordings in jazz history; on these records, Armstrong’s virtuoso brilliance, which he developed further with the All Stars 1946-1956, helped transform jazz from an ensemble music to a soloist’s art.

Simon Nelson and his DixieMix band, fresh from their UK tour as support band for Rod Stewart, make their debut at St.James playing the wonderful music of Louis Armstrong along with their own improvisations & creative sensitivities Simon Nelson – trumpet, Pete Oxborough – clarinet, Chris Wigley – trombone, Kevin West – banjo, John Benson – bass & Tony Wilkins – drums.

‘Wonderful foot tapping entertainment from a superb band’ The Hoste of Jazz

The last of four concerts in “The Wonderful Music of The Jazz Greats” autumn 2015 series at St.James

Times & Prices

Performance Times

Saturday 21 November8:00pm

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£22.00
Studio Gallery£22.00
Studio Upper Gallery£18.00
Studio Standing£18.00
On The Door£22.00

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.

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