SMJ Summer Special

A winning combination of our own ‘Swingshift’ Big Band with the delightful, talented and nationally acclaimed Nicola Farnon. Nicola is not only a great vocalist and outstanding double bassist, she has the rare ability to do both at the same time! Wiltshire born, Sheffield based and from a musical dynasty including great uncle bandleader Robert Farnon, she has, with partner Phil Johnson and Canadian instrumentalist Piero Tucci, built a national reputation in the jazz world for highly entertaining, swinging jazz; With two new CD’s out in 2014 - see www.nicolafarnon.com.  You can look forward to a concert featuring the trio, the big band and a fascinating mix of both.

“Three n’ Easy” and “A Day at the Market” 

Making a first visit to SMJ - This Liverpool based female a cappella trio brings a whole new take on close harmony which the girls deliver with cute choreography, sweet smiles and appealing attire! They perform a variety of styles; from The Andrews Sisters to The Trashmen, Duke Ellington to Mary Poppins, Radiohead to Bizet.   

Another newcomer to SMJ, a wonderful band from Bristol which has been making waves on the jazz scene. Their CD Moonlight Saving Time has had great reviews - “The choice of tunes was refreshingly imaginative… This is music for the heart and the head, and on the strength of their sell-out performances at Brecon (where they had to be moved to a larger space) and Glastonbury, Moonlight Saving Time are ready – and surely deserve – to play at bigger venues soon.” London Jazz News  – Oxford Jazz Festival

www.moonlightsavingtime.com