Whanganui Jazz Club welcomes back Fran Barton and the Kevin Clark Trio this Sunday at the RSA with a new themed programme.
Last time they were here, they entertained us with songs and anecdotes inspired by classical music. This time they will brighten up your evening when they present The Eyes Have It, with songs all about eyes in a jazz setting, including well-known favourites such as I Only Have Eyes For You, Them There Eyes, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes and more modern material such as Bette Davis Eyes, Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue, Don't Roll Those Bloodshot Eyes At Me and many more, including some originals. This will be a scintillating evening of jazz and other stuff with something for everyone.
Vocalist Fran Barton and pianist-trumpeter-arranger-composer Kevin have been working together since the early 70s in television, radio, live performances at festivals, studio recordings, restaurants and private and corporate functions. Their musical partnership has certainly stood the test of time, and hearing the two of them together in concert is not to be missed. The new repertoire is a testament to the inventive force that continues to inspire their partnership, they say.
With Kevin and Fran are drummer Lance Philip and bassist Rowan Clark, two of Wellington's finest rhythm section players. Both have impressive backgrounds in performance with leading groups and visiting overseas artists.
This is the club's monthly meeting, which, because Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday in April, has been put back to March 25.
Doors open at the RSA, 170 St Hill Street at 5.30pm, with meals and snacks available as well as full bar service. The music starts at 6.30.
