Performer Name: Tony Jacobs and Martin Litton.
Show Name: Cocktails for 2
Show Description
Vocalist Tony Jacobs (Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Pasadena Roof Orchestra) cordially invites you to a magical couple of hours in the company of some of the greatest songwriters of all time. As well as George Gershwin and Cole Porter, many other songwriters and performers are celebrated including Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, Harry Warren, 'Fats' Waller, Louis Armstrong and many others. Tony is joined by pianist Martin Litton – a superb soloist as well as accompanist - excels in the boogie-woogie and stride piano idioms. He has performed with such star names as Humphrey Lyttelton, Kenny Ball and Clare Teal.
Generally bright is absolutely fine!
Get in time: 2 hours before show.
Get out time: 1 hour.
Enough space for singer, pianist & keyboard & small PA
A5 flyers and show description.
Tony Jacobs has presentedshows under the Night Out Scheme for some time.
He toured with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra for 10 years and has sung with the Glenn Miller UK Orchestra and Pasadena Roof Orchestra. He has now has his own Theatre Shows including 'SHAKE THAT THING! The Great British Swing Dance Show'.
He now joins forces with pianis Martin Litton - one of the UK's foremost exponents of Stride and Ragtime. He has played with Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk, Humphrey Lyttelton and Peanuts Hucko.
Together, Tony & Martin offer a fascinating and informative musical show which celebrates the great songwriters and performers including Fred Astaire, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Fats Waller, Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin and many others.
For more information, contact Tony via tj@tonyjacobs.net