Evan Christopher’s Django la Creole Lichfield Guildhall Saturday 21st May
6th May 2011
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For the last concert of their Spring season Lichfield Arts are presenting a wonderful evening of the music of the legendary Django Reinhardt and swing era classics on Saturday May 21st at Lichfield Guildhall.

 

Performing the music will be Clarinettist Evan Christopher’s Django la Creole and his outstanding group of  musicians.

 

They are guitarists David Blenkhorn, Dave Kelbie, bassist Sebastien Girardot and American  Evan Christopher probably the worlds finest clarinettist. 

 

Expect to hear European Gypsy Swing, the rhythms of New Orleans, Brazil and the Caribbean in the traditions of Sidney Bechet, and Barney Bigard .

 

Chris Francis  for Lichfield Arts said “This will be a great  end to our Spring season with their fresh and virtuosic interpretations of  classic jazz.” 

 

She added “ This will be  wonderful way to get ready for the Lichfield Real Ale, Jazz & Blues Festival in June

 

Concert starts at 8.00pm and tickets priced at £14/£13 concs £7 students are available from the Box Office 01543-262223 or book online www.lichfieldarts.org.uk

Why not check out other regular artists at the Guildhall, just follow this link to the Lichfield Arts feature at the bestof Lichfield.

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