The award-winning vocalist Jacqui Dankworth is joined on stage by her husband, acclaimed American pianist-vocalist, Charlie Wood, plus a stellar group of jazz musicians, for a unique concert of duet arrangements celebrating a century of song. 

“Join us on Sunday 25 September at 3pm for an afternoon of sumptuous music with Jacqui and Charlie at Beccles Public Hall. Tickets just £15″ Neil Dunnell, Gen Mgr

Inspired by some of the great musical partnerships, such as Ray Charles & Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington & Billy Strayhorn, George & Ira Gershwin, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway and James Taylor & Carole King, this concert features numbers including Alone Together, Autumn In New York, It Don’t Mean A Thing, A Foggy Day, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, You’ve Got a Friend and other favourites.

“Probably the most flexible and expressive voice of her generation”- The Observer

 “One of our finest singers, regardless of category.”– The Sunday Times“

“I fell in love with this man’s voice the moment I heard it. He is the essence of soul and blues. I am so lucky to have sung on the same stage as him.”– Paloma Faith”

“Remember the first time you heard Dylan, or Springsteen, or Costello, or Waits? Charlie Wood delivers that same jolt.” Jazz Times

All tickets can be purchased  on-line at www.becclespublichall.com, from the Box Office, open Monday – Saturday, 10am to 3pm or by ringing: 01502 770060.

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