"Tonight - The Music of Leonard Bernstein” – with the Rob Barron Trio & guests
"Tonight - The Music of Leonard Bernstein” – with the Rob Barron Trio & guests
Fri 17 November 2023
Stage time / 8:00pm
Doors / 6:45pm
Celebrating the Jazz Clubs
In this EFG London Jazz Festival concert Rob devotes the first half to “West Side Story”, whilst the second half captures a wide range of music from Bernsteins “Candide”, “On The Town”, “Peter Pan”, ”Wonderful Town”, “A Quiet Place” and more.
Leonard Bernstein was one of the Titans of music making in the 20th century. His timeless compositions for choirs, soloists and orchestras remain essential parts of the musical scene. Among his most memorable creations are his extensive musical theatre compositions of which “West Side Story” is the most famous.
Giving voice to this wide collection, in his original and most creative manner comes Rob Barron with his trio, among our most respected and creative jazz pianists, who recognises that Bernstein’s imaginative creations give themselves generously to an updated and improvised interpretation. Indeed, Leonard Bernstein did enjoy playing the piano with a trio.
In this EFG London Jazz Festival concert Rob devotes the first half to “West Side Story”, whilst the second half captures a wide range of music from Bernsteins “Candide”, “On The Town”, “Peter Pan”,”Wonderful Town”, “A Quiet Place” and more.
Rob Barron appears regularly with the BBC Big Band, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and the Simon Spillett Big Band in the U.K. and performs often on the New York jazz scene. He is a superb accompanist to many jazz musicians, including Claire Martin, Stacey Kent, Jacqui Dankworth, among many. His first album “What’s In Store” enjoyed critical acclaim.
Joining Rob for this concert are Jeremy Brown - double bass and Josh Morrison - drums.
Leonard Bernstein was one of the Titans of music making in the 20th century. His timeless compositions for choirs, soloists and orchestras remain essential parts of the musical scene. Among his most memorable creations are his extensive musical theatre compositions of which “West Side Story” is the most famous.
Giving voice to this wide collection, in his original and most creative manner comes Rob Barron with his trio, among our most respected and creative jazz pianists, who recognises that Bernstein’s imaginative creations give themselves generously to an updated and improvised interpretation. Indeed, Leonard Bernstein did enjoy playing the piano with a trio.
In this EFG London Jazz Festival concert Rob devotes the first half to “West Side Story”, whilst the second half captures a wide range of music from Bernsteins “Candide”, “On The Town”, “Peter Pan”,”Wonderful Town”, “A Quiet Place” and more.
Rob Barron appears regularly with the BBC Big Band, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and the Simon Spillett Big Band in the U.K. and performs often on the New York jazz scene. He is a superb accompanist to many jazz musicians, including Claire Martin, Stacey Kent, Jacqui Dankworth, among many. His first album “What’s In Store” enjoyed critical acclaim.
Joining Rob for this concert are Jeremy Brown - double bass and Josh Morrison - drums.
