Ellington & Strayhorn with the Frank Griffith Nonet
Louise Gibbs is the featured singer with the Frank Griffith Nonet in this programme of Ellington and Strayhorn treasures. The unusual nine-piece set up punches above its weight giving a powerful big band sound with all the intricate delicacy of distinctive arrangements and solo contributions. With music spanning 1932 to 1966, the programme includes: It Don’t Mean a Thing, Daydream, Satin Doll, Take The A Train, Lush Life and Rhumbop (from Drum is a Woman-1956) as well as Ellington/Strayhorn instrumental classics: Raincheck, Sophisticated Lady, It’s Glory, Chelsea Bridge, I Let a Song So Out of My Heart and C Jam Blues.
Gig at: Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope St. L1 9BP
Sunday 25 October, 2020
