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Guildhall Jazz Orchestra & Choir

New York, N.Y.

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Tommy Blaize wearing black velvet jacket looking at camera with one hand near

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra, with special guest vocalist Tommy Blaize, is proud to present the UK premiere performance of George Russell's seminal New York, N.Y. suite.

New York, N.Y. celebrates the vibrations of an international city and the power of jazz to bring together disparate influences and experiences into one joyous sound. Russell was forward-thinking and this collection of work presents his innovative new material alongside his deep-running roots in the 'standard' jazz repertoire. This is music expressing excited anticipation for the future, true innovation in the present, and humble reverence for the past.

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Scott Stroman, welcomes Tommy Blaize (pictured), lead singer of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing band, to perform the original words by Jon Hendricks.

The first half of the evening's performance will feature Guildhall Jazz Choir directed by Clare Wheeler and special guest vocalist, saxophonist and arranger, Darmon Meader.

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Presented by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Performers

  • Guildhall Jazz Orchestra  
  • Guildhall Jazz Singers*  
  • Scott Stroman   director
  • Claire Wheeler   director*
  • Tommy Blaize   vocals
  • Darmon Meader   vocals

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available