Jazzish
Jazzish Duo ft Elaine Hallam
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
** Jazzish 2024: **
Top vocalist Elaine Hallam together with pianist and MD James Hall are delighted to be back in the newly refurbished Jazz Room over at the Bull’s Head, Barnes.
Jazzish brings out Elaine’s natural storytelling narratives covering her background as an actress and ex-West End Leading Lady, her warm, mellow vocals bringing a stylish, individual jazz feel to all styles and genres of song performed in a fresh, personal way. Together with pianist James Hall’s highly atmospheric playing you are assured of a skilful relaxed and engaging evening, with humour and anecdotal chatter along with the songs.. Numbers for the show will include such gems as “Paradisi Carousel”, “Send In The Clowns” and “Blackbird” among others.
Show 8.30pm (Doors 8.00pm Tickets £14 in advance & £16 on the door
Line Up
Jazzish Duo ft Elaine Hallam
Back at the legendary Bull’s Head by popular demand, Elaine has been singing and acting professionally for 45 years, Cameron Mackintosh launching her into Godspell at the age of 20 followed by years of West End Musicals, from Pirates Of Penzance to Jesus Christ Superstar. During her varied acting career Elaine has always maintained a love of singing, running her own website singersandsongs.com coaching many hugely successful performers over the years.
Alongside working as a Musical Director on many Musical Theatre Tours pianist and composer James Hall has been steeped in jazz for as long as he can remember. Double bassist Pete Hutchison is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama having enjoyed a varied career spanning a wide array of genres, performing and recording with companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company as well as artists and groups such as the London Jazz Orchestra, the Urban Soul Orchestra and Carrie Hope Fletcher.
Elaine’s natural storytelling abilities cover her background as an actress and ex-West End Leading Lady, her warm, mellow vocals bringing a stylish jazz feel to the proceedings. Numbers will include such gems as “Paradisi Carousel”, “Send In The Clowns”, “An Englishman In New York” and “The Boy From Ipanema” among others.
