Gershwin’s masterpiece, reimagined for the 21st century – Tickets
https://www.ents24.com/eastbourne-events/fishermens-club/chris-coull-quintet-porgy-and-bess/7505025
Trumpeter Chris Coull and an all-star band bring George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess to life in a thrilling new jazz suite. Featuring award-winning vocalist Imogen Ryall, this narrated concert blends unforgettable songs with fresh, inventive arrangements that honour the spirit of post-bop jazz while speaking directly to today’s audiences. Ttimeless favourites like Summertime and I Love You, Porgy, alongside rarely heard gems such as Buzzard Song and Strawberry Woman — all delivered with swing, soul, and sophistication. Chris and Imogen are joined by three of London’s most in-demand jazz musicians — John Turville (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass), and Matt Fishwick (drums) — to create an evening of world-class jazz: dynamic, moving, and utterly engaging.
“In a year of Miles tributes Coull’s Porgy is among the best” – JAZZWISE MAGAZINE
“Ryall and Coull is a musical match made in heaven” – Jazz Views
“A fresh take on an American classic, a fabulous re-working” – JAZZ FM