Whitgift Putting On The Jazz

Whitgift Putting on the Jazz promises an outstanding evening of entertainment whilst raising money for Whitgift For All which offers transformational bursaries for talented boys from all social and financial backgrounds, reinforcing the inclusive nature of the school.

The gifted pupil led jazz quartet, Kingham Express will be joined by Ivor Novello Award winning Pip Burley, best known for his work on ITV dramas including The Darling Buds of May, A Touch of Frost, and My Uncle Silas as well as “Pride of Africa” starring Robert Powell.

Internationally renowned jazz musician and West End performer Anthony Strong will bring his swaggering vocals and swinging piano style with an energy that has entertained audiences around the world and British singer/songwriter Katriona Taylor will perform with her soothing, sultry vocals that have gained rave reviews from the likes of Jools Holland and Jeff Wayne.

*Ticket price includes complimentary glass of Crémant

“Great singer, great pianist” – Jamie Cullum

“British Jazz may have found its mainstream rendezvous” – The British Jazz Blog

“Real great music” – BB King

“A new, genuine, male jazz singer” – Jazz House, BBC Radio 3

“As a singer, Taylor has a sultry, smoky voice that never sounds overly smooth or forcedly ‘seductive’ – she’s a versatile vocalist who can pay tribute to Nina Simone and Diana Krall” – Jon Clay, Jazzwise Magazine