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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

OUR FAVOURITE SWINGS AT NORTHLANDS


Durban’s effervescent band Platform Jazz will present a show in association with The Rhumbelow Theatre at the Northlands Bowling Club on August 3, 2019, entitled Our Favourite Swings.

This time Platform Jazz team up with fun actor /singer Bryan Hiles to bring a toe-tapping and foot-stomping, programme of swing favourites. Dixie, musical highlights made famous by Robbie Williams, Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra, Latin numbers, show tunes and some original compositions are on the menu.

The band is made up of Cathy Peacock on trumpet, Kirsten Sayers on clarinet, Jeff Robinson on sax and flute, David Solomon on trombone, Andreas Kappen on double bass and South Africa’s Jazz stars Melvin Peters on keyboards and Bruce Baker on drums.

Hiles charms in numbers such as Have you met Miss Jones?, Beyond the sea, C’est si bon, and Sway and the band will entertain with numbers such as Favourite things, Chicago and  of course In the Mood.

The performance will take place on August 3 at 20h00. (Venue opens 90 minutes before show for picnic dinner)

Tickets R150 (R130 pensioners and students with a valid student card). Contact Roland for large group booking discounts – 20 or more. Bring food picnic baskets. Bar available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises). There is limited secure parking available with car guards on duty. Booking is essential through Computicket or e-mail Roland on 082 499 8636, e-mail: roland@stansell.co.za or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com

The Northlands Bowling Club is situated at 50 Margaret Maytom Avenue, Durban North.