GREAT JAZZ - & - JAZZ GREATS - presented by CHRIS HARE

This evening will be very special - presented by CHRIS HARE who instigated and directed the Lewisham Jazz Festival throughout the 80s - sponsored by Citibank - with an 800 seater theatre staging such as Buddy Rich, George Shearing, Peggy Lee, Wynton Marsalis, Sarah Vaughan, Roberta Flack etc. The Festival won 4 major Awards and was broadcast around the world.

This evening Chris will present vocalist VERONA CHARD - together with his unique memories and anecdotes gathered throughout his 40 years in jazz and entertainment.

VERONA met Humphrey Lyttleton in 2005 through jazz pianist Ted Beament - when Humph asked Verona to feature on the "Jail Break" track for his "Sad Sweet Songs & Crazy Rhythms" album.

Accompanying Verona this evening will be an all-star Trio :

JOHN HORLER/keyboard - ALEC DANKWORTH/double bass and WINSTON CLIFFORD/drums

http://www.veronachard.com
http://www.johnhorler.co.uk
http://www.alecdankworth.com
http://www.ukjazz.net/winston-clifford