Natasha Seale: Universal Ellington

Vocalist, songwriter and former West End leading lady Natasha Seale leads a stellar band in celebration of Duke Ellington. Natasha’s compelling weave of narrative with song (arrangements by Pete Long) pays homage to the great collaborator, pianist and bandleader. Repertoire includes The A Train, Satin Doll, Sophisticated Lady and It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.

Natasha’s brand-new show ‘Universal Ellington, Playing Pizza Express Jazz club, Soho, The 606 Club & The Bear Club follows the success of ‘A Life in Song’ which saw Natasha fronting an all-star band in celebration of the life and music of the iconic vocalist Rosemary Clooney. Described by ‘Bebop Spoken Here’ as a “Jazz Lady at Heart”, over the years, she has amassed an impressive list of credits including as leading lady in London’s West End (‘Les Miserables’, ‘Aspects of Love’, ‘Mamma Mia’) and ‘Despina’ in Glyndebourne’s Hip H’Opera ‘School4Lovers’.

She is joined by Clark Tracey on drums, Mike Gorman on keys and Robert Rickenberg on bass.

“Natasha brings her own blend of pizzazz and musicality, breathing new life into these wonderful songs. Not to be missed.” – Claire Martin OBE

“Seale is superb.” – Edinburgh Evening News

“A delight to listen to.” – Evening Standard

“A jazz lady at heart.” – Bebop Spoken

“Sassy.” – The Independent