Essex on Tour

Essex on Tour and Loughton Town Council present

Claire Harper’s The Great American Songbook

Friday 23 March 7.30pm, doors open 7pm

The Murray Hall, 106 Borders Lane, Loughton, IG10 2QZ

Tickets £7.50

Contact   020 8508 4200

E-mail contact@loughton-tc.gov.uk

Web www.loughton-tc.gov.uk

Pianist / singer Claire and her amazing trio, Jonty Fisher on double bass and Steve Creese on drums, present a show featuring some of the most well known and loved songs of all time. From Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, to Burt Bacharach, the American Songbook provides a wealth of beautiful melodies and ingenious lyrics.

Claire’s captivating voice and unique style married with Jonty’s warm, playful bass and Steve’s inventive, colourful drumming, ensures a fantastic evening of wonderful, emotive music.

Featuring ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square’,’ Bye Bye Blackbird’, ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’,’ Cheek to Cheek’, ‘Summertime’,’ The Lady is a Tramp’,  ‘My Funny Valentine’,‘ I Get a Kick out of You’, ‘This Guy’s in Love with You’ to name but a few!

‘Claire’s voice and style is truly world class’ Jazz UK

What is Essex on Tour?

Essex on Tour is a regional touring scheme which supports volunteers to organise high quality professional performances at their local venue for the benefit of their local community, whilst be able to offer affordable tickets prices. Whether you are into Music, Comedy, Cabaret, Dance or Theatre, check out www.essexontour.org.uk to find out what's happening near you. If you think you would like to be involved or would like to join our mailing list, please email mail@essexontour.org.uk or call 01245 244647.

The scheme is supported by Essex County Council, Epping Forest Arts, Brentwood Borough Council, Chelmsford Borough Council, Maldon District Council, Rochford District Council, Tendring District Council and Thurrock Council.

"Strengthening communities through the arts"