Jacqui Dankworth
“One of our finest singers, regardless of category” The Sunday Times
'Had I not been sitting about three feet away from the action, I would have
suspected some kind of electronic trickery because the arrangement was so complex,
the timing so nifty and Ms Dankworth’s vocal control so exquisite" The Observer
'Had I not been sitting about three feet away from the action, I would have
suspected some kind of electronic trickery because the arrangement was so complex,
the timing so nifty and Ms Dankworth’s vocal control so exquisite" The Observer
Daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth, it’s no surprise that Jacqui Dankworth is regarded as one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists. Although known primarily as a jazz singer, Dankworth was described by The Sunday Times as “one of our finest singers, regardless of category” and has collaborated with a diverse array of musicians and groups throughout her career including Marvin Hamlisch, Paloma Faith, Alan and Marilyn Bergman and Chick Corea. She is also an accomplished actress, having performed leading parts with The Royal Shakespeare Company, The National Theatre and in London West End musicals including Steven Sondheim’s Into the Woods.
Concert Programmes & Tours:
'An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth in Concert'
In this very special and intimate concert, audiences will be treated to a sparkling collection of songs drawn from her highly praised studio albums, alongside the music which has inspired her incredible career.
Firmly established as one the country’s leading jazz vocalists, Jacqui’s live concerts showcase her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on jazz, folk, soul and blues, as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter and lyricist.
Line-up/formats include: Jacqui alongside her trio; or Jacqui with piano-accompanist.
'Songs of Stage & Screen'
Featuring Jacqui Dankworth & Her Orchestra
Featuring film classics like 'On My Own' (Les Misérables), 'Almost Like Being in Love' (Brigadoon), 'What I Did for Love' (A Chorus Line), 'Windmills of Your Mind' (The Thomas Crown Affair), 'Speak Softly Love' (The Godfather) and 'Nature Boy' (Moulin Rouge). Alongside these, there is also a selection of other number which started life on the silver screen and have now become jazz standards, including 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill', 'Pure Imagination' and many more.
The show features some of Jacqui’s favourite songs stunningly arranged for big band and strings and was premiered at London's Cadogan Hall. The concert was a huge success and Ireland's broadcaster, RTE, invited Jacqui to perform for their New Year celebration Gala Concert at Dublin’s Concert hall. This was followed by an invitation from the RLPO Orchestra at The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to perform their New Year’s Eve concert.
“It’s a thrill for me to sing these timeless masterpieces with such stunning arrangements,
a great conductor, and sublime musicians. I feel very lucky!” Jacqui Dankworth
Concert Programmes & Tours:
'An Evening with Jacqui Dankworth in Concert'
In this very special and intimate concert, audiences will be treated to a sparkling collection of songs drawn from her highly praised studio albums, alongside the music which has inspired her incredible career.
Firmly established as one the country’s leading jazz vocalists, Jacqui’s live concerts showcase her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres, drawing on jazz, folk, soul and blues, as well as her acute sensibility as a songwriter and lyricist.
Line-up/formats include: Jacqui alongside her trio; or Jacqui with piano-accompanist.
'Songs of Stage & Screen'
Featuring Jacqui Dankworth & Her Orchestra
Featuring film classics like 'On My Own' (Les Misérables), 'Almost Like Being in Love' (Brigadoon), 'What I Did for Love' (A Chorus Line), 'Windmills of Your Mind' (The Thomas Crown Affair), 'Speak Softly Love' (The Godfather) and 'Nature Boy' (Moulin Rouge). Alongside these, there is also a selection of other number which started life on the silver screen and have now become jazz standards, including 'The Folks Who Live on the Hill', 'Pure Imagination' and many more.
The show features some of Jacqui’s favourite songs stunningly arranged for big band and strings and was premiered at London's Cadogan Hall. The concert was a huge success and Ireland's broadcaster, RTE, invited Jacqui to perform for their New Year celebration Gala Concert at Dublin’s Concert hall. This was followed by an invitation from the RLPO Orchestra at The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to perform their New Year’s Eve concert.
“It’s a thrill for me to sing these timeless masterpieces with such stunning arrangements,
a great conductor, and sublime musicians. I feel very lucky!” Jacqui Dankworth
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