Down for the Count Orchestra present Songs from the Golden Age of Swing

Albert Hall - Nottingham calendar_today 11 Oct 2024 at 7:30 PM place Nottingham, Tickets | Various prices.

The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra return to Albert Hall, Nottingham for another joyful celebration of swing music as they perform Songs from the Golden Age of Swing.

Expect to hear the music of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Judy Garland, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Peggy Lee and many more brought back to life by some of the UK’s top jazz musicians and arrangers. The orchestra preserve and protect the musical heritage of these great artists - but this is no mere nostalgia trip, as Down for the Count perform each song in their own unmistakeable style, breathing new life into the best vintage music.

You’ll hear recreations of hits such as Come Rain or Come Shine (Arlen & Mercer/Judy Garland), You Make Me Feel So Young (Myrow & Gordon/Frank Sinatra), All The Things You Are (Kern & Hammerstein/Ella Fitzgerald) alongside original arrangements of jazz standards written by the orchestra’s principal conductor Mike Paul-Smith.

The Down for the Count Orchestra are one of the UK's most highly regarded vintage ensembles, having sold out numerous shows at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The London Jazz Festival, Cadogan Hall and more.

The Down for the Count Orchestra

Mike Paul-Smith Conductor
plus vocalists to be announced

Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes including one 20 minute interval

Wheelchair and accessible spaces:

  • There are 6 wheelchair spaces available behind Row F in the tiered seating area. Each wheelchair space is automatically allocated a complimentary companion seat.
  • Please contact Mike on 07855 488 462 or [email protected] if you have any questions about wheelchair or accessible spaces.

 

The venue

This event takes place at Albert Hall Conference Centre, Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5AA.

Parking

There is on-street parking available close to the venue and several multi-story car parks nearby.

Bar

There will be a bar open from 6.30pm. Doors to the auditorium will open at 7.00pm and the performance will begin at 7.30pm. Please note that only soft drinks may be taken into the auditorium

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