july, 2022
Event Details
WORLD JAZZ LIVE SESSIONS AT THE TOWER – Hosted by Maiuko
Clark Tracey
Clark Tracey BEM grew up in a Jazz environment as the son of Stan Tracey OBE, CBE, the UK’s multi award winning legendary jazz pianist, and from an early age took to the piano and vibraphones. At 13 he started playing the drums and turned professional at 17 in 1978 by joining his father’s various ensembles, from trio to orchestra for the next 35 years, up until Stan’s death in 2013, then Clark has continued to promote Stan’s music ranging from quartet to big band. A prolific composer and arranger, his quartet will feature Stan’s tunes from the 1950s to his final works, spreading over an impressive 70 year career in Jazz.
Tonight’s band features Stan’s last line up of several years, Simon Allen on Reeds , Andrew Cleyndert on Bass and Clark on Drums, with Bruce Boardman taking Stan’s place on piano.
Named Best Drummer at the 2017 British Jazz Awards
Support Act – Sarah-Jane Hassell & Roger Lewin
Sarah-Jane Hassell and Roger Lewin are a highly accomplished and versatile duo playing a delightful mix of Jazz, sassy Bossa Nova, Vintage Pop and Retro Swing. They are led by the sublime vocals of Sarah-Jane Hassell backed by the heavily in demand accompanist Roger Lewin. Expect anything from Cole Porter and Antonio Carlos Jobim to Sting and The Stranglers played with style and panache.
Tickets £17.50 | Doors from 6.30pm
Unreserved seating
A PortCaia production in association with The Tower Theatre
