When Lights are Low

An Evening with Claire Martin and Richard Rodney Bennett

Wednesday 21 May

The first lady of British jazz Claire Martin returns to the Festival with her regular musical partner, the ever versatile and distinguished pianist and composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, with whom she has just released her most recent album When Lights are Low. Claire is five times winner of Best Vocalist at the British Jazz Awards and together they perform stylish reworkings of much-loved jazz standards and contemporary classics from icons such as Joni Mitchell and Elvis Costello.

Sir Richard's polished piano accompaniment and suave understated delivery provide the perfect foil to the smoky honey of Claire Martin's voice. Expect a sparkling evening's entertainment from two great performers who clearly are passionate about jazz.

Corn Exchange, Newbury
7.30pm (finishes approx 10.00pm)
£15.00
Licensed bar

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“A stylish lady and her gentle knight. A simply grand way to spend an evening... one of London's must finely-attuned cabaret partnerships” Evening Standard

“World Class” The Times