A Swinging Christmas 2019

This was a little pre-Christmas treat for me, Dawn, William and Nina...

Jazz at the Movies return to The Apex for their sixth consecutive Swinging Christmas.

"Refreshed and revitalised for 2019, this joyous show gets jazzy with a stocking-full of 20th century holiday classics and curiosities.

With a reputation for vivid music, deep repertoire and droll presentation, Jazz at the Movies and A Swinging Christmas is the perfect way to begin the festivities.

Featuring Joanna Eden (acclaimed vocalist, star judge of BBC TV’s 'All Together Now' and longtime teacher/mentor to pop superstar Sam Smith) and the Chris Ingham Quartet, featuring woodwind star of the world-renowned John Wilson Orchestra, Mark Crooks."

Here they are in action...

The APEX was almost full and we had great seats on the balcony. Lots of variety with songs both familiar and unfamiliar. We particularly enjoyed the 5/4 version of "The Snowman", singing along with "White Christmas", "'Zat you Santa Claus" and, featuring the drummer George Double on vocals (and Joanna on drums), the novelty "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas".

Great fun and we went home afterwards feeling the Christmas season had begun.

You can read more about the group and details of their other gigs here.