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Sunday, August 6, 2017

TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD & ERROL GARNER



Vocal extraordinaire Kerry Cherry will be taking Pietermaritzburg audiences on a journey that relives the first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald.

Alongside her the band will accompany in the style of the great Erroll Garner with tunes from A Tisket A Tasket to Play Misty For Me. This show highlights the extraordinary talents these musicians displayed during their era and is relived now with the band Heather Groove.

The band is a jazz quartet that displays the virtuosity of every individual within the band. It features Kerry Cherry (vocals); David Langley (piano); Mark Momple (bass) and Riley Giandhari (drums).

Presented by Rhumbelow, The Ella and Erroll tribute show at the Allan Wilson Shellhole on August 9 is guaranteed to lift spirits and give all a fun-filled performance with thrills throughout to entertain all ages.

Performances take place on August 9 at 14h00 and 18h30. The venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner. Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners). Bring food picnic baskets and a bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises. Limited secure parking available.

Booking is essential through Computicket or contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or e-mail roland@stansell.za.net or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com

The Allan Wilson Shellhole is situated at 5 Durban Road in Pietermaritzburg.