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A stylish celebration of music from some of the most legendary Artistes of all time. From Shirley Bassey, Barbara Streisand & Adele, right up to Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Abba, Queen and many more, each track is handpicked to ‘wow ‘and entertain you.

Starring the unforgettable voice of former West End Singer and as seen on ITV, Sandy Smith, who some of you will have already seen in the sell-out show of Cilla & The Swinging 60s. This show will take you on a journey through the decades including many of the greatest songs ever recorded such as “Diamonds are Forever” ‘I’m Alive’, Somewhere, and Skyfall, to name just a few!

The likes of Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Cher will leave you with that feel-good vibe whilst the anthems of Abba and Queen will bring you to your feet!!

This sell-out show has something for everyone – smash hit songs, fantastic music, dancing, singing and a huge memory of some of the biggest names in the entertainment hall of fame.

A very special jazz in the bar featuring Joanna’s beautiful vocals on a selection of the best traditional Christmas songs. With swinging accompaniment from the superb Bob Hudson trio and a special guest appearance by great guitarist Eliot Lewis.

Get into the Christmas spirit with these old favourites given a foot-tapping, finger-snapping beat!

‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterful musical works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s – her ‘jazz period’. The group are fronted by the brilliant vocalist and guitarist Hattie Whitehead who, in her own way, captures the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals – as well as her stylistic mannerisms on guitar.

We are delighted to welcome Hejira to Jazz Steps at the Bonington. Join us to savour their moving live performance of Joni’s iconic songs that embody a potent interplay of poetic lyrics and jazz-inflected music. The band’s tour gigs have been a sell-out – so book tickets early to avoid disappointment!

Hattie Whitehead – vocals and guitar
Ollie Weston – tenor and soprano saxophones
Chris Eldred – keyboards
Pete Oxley – guitar
Dave Jones – bass
Rick Finlay – drums
Marc Cecil – percussion

Presented by Jazz Steps

*Please note, seating for Jazz Steps shows is unallocated

The top organ players from across the country play at The Bonington Theatre on the first Monday of each month!

Jazz in the Bar’s guests this month are John Sanderson and Sue Benson. John plays fluently on all the saxes and flute with a silky smooth swinging sound on ballads and jazz standards. Sue adds her expressive vocals to the mix, and joins Bob for a couple of vocal duets.

With the fab Bob Hudson Trio accompanying and doing their own feature numbers it will be a night of toe tapping finger snapping jazz!

Four West End artists celebrate the music of four Icons of Rock n Roll, Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, Richie Valens & Dion Di Mucci, along with The Counterfeit crickets a lively Rock n Roll Band that hits the spot every time in a recreation of the last tour given in ‘The Surf Ballroom’, Iowa U.S.A. in 1959’.

In this the 65th Anniversary year, we will bring you a show that will have your foot tapping, and itching to be out of your seats for a fun packed Rock n Roll evening!
With all the hits… ‘Heartbeat’, ‘Blue Days Black Nights’, ‘Bo Diddley’ & ‘True Love Ways as well as ‘ La Bamba, ‘Chantilly Lace’ and ‘ Run Around Sue’ to name but a few Pure Rock n Roll at its Best!

Marc Robinson from the original ‘Stars in their Eyes’ and ‘Buddy’ The Musical, numerous hit shows all around Great Britain and Europe, will help celebrate and recreate the music of Buddy Holly because his music is respected worldwide, and Buddy Holly’s Winter Dance Party aims to keep that passion alive!

Will Rock n Roll in Arnold ever die? That’ll be the Day!

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About Chris Powell

Chris Powell has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s premier ‘entertainment organists’ as well as a truly international ambassador in the field of electronic and theatre organ music. Born in Manchester in 1971, he emigrated to New Zealand with his parents when just 2 years old. Returning to England at the age of 5, his education and formative years while growing up in Lancashire saw him pursue his love of music with piano and organ studies culminating in a string of engagements for both local concerts and dances from the age of 14 onwards. By the time he was 18, he had successfully auditioned to join the team of organists playing for dancing at the Tower Ballroom Blackpool and began to be recognised for his musical talents leading to a succession of invitations to perform at electronic and pipe organ venues.

About Joanne Powell

Joanne Powell was ten years of age when she started to play the organ. Mum and Dad were organ fans and bought an old Galanti for the vast sum of £175. That was where it all began.
Mum played the chapel organ and Dad was in a brass band, but the ultimate had been achieved with the purchase of the Galanti.
Lessons by a church organist on a piano were the order of the day until an organ shop was opened in her home-town of Gainsborough. She then transferred to lessons at the shop, given by an ex theatre organist. Soon after a new organ was acquired and after a couple of years, she joined a dance band, playing of course keyboards.

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Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society

An incredible live show paying tribute to the best British artist of a generation. Featuring a full live band, this is a hit packed show!

Performed by Thinking Out Loud: The #1 International Ed Sheeran Tribute

2hrs 30 mins including an interval

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Jazz vocalist Mandy Tatton delivers beautiful swinging jazz steeped in the influences of Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall, as well as delicious Samba and Bossa Nova songs from Brazil.

She has studied music and jazz harmony, and worked with famed British jazz vocalist Lee Gibson. Here she will be singing a personal selection of classic jazz tunes and well known standards. On her previous appearances Mandy gave us a great night of jazz appreciated by all.

The superb Bob Hudson trio provide swinging yet sensitive accompaniment and will perform some of their own pieces. Should be a night of toe tapping finger snapping jazz!

The Nottingham Organ Society return with the brilliant Chris Stanbury as their October guest.