Emma Fisk's Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club de France. Featuring British Jazz Awards Nominee Emma Fisk on violin and the exceptional talents of James Birkett and David Harris (guitars) and Bruce Rollo (double bass), the band encompasses a wealth of experience, knowledge and love of the hot club and gypsy jazz style. Their musically sparkling performances; engaging manner and infectious joy in the music have made them a popular choice across concert halls, theatres, art centres, village halls, festivals and jazz clubs.
Expect to hear a selection of the popular songs, jazz standards and Reinhardt/Grappelli originals as performed by Reinhardt & Grappelli's Hot Club de France during the 1930s and 40s. Hot Club du Nord deliver fresh, inspired interpretations and creative recreations of the original recordings. A treat for connoisseurs of swinging, string jazz and lovers of all things vintage!
This repertoire consists of instrumental versions of contemporary popular songs such as J'Attendrai/Tornerai, Si Tu Savais and Undecided; jazz standards of the 1920s and 30s - It Had to be You, Body & Soul, Ain't Misbehavin', Lady Be Good and Sweet Georgia Brown, and Reinhardt /Grappelli originals such as Minor Swing, Sweet Chorus, HCQ Strut, Nuages, Oriental Shuffle and Belleville.
Old Black Cat Jazz Club events happen on the third Friday of each month and offer jazz fans—and the jazz-curious—an opportunity to enjoy fantastic live performances in intimate, beautiful surroundings, with exquisite acoustics and a like-minded crowd. While regular attendees may be used to traveling to the East End for our events, we’re bringing the programme to Sunderland Minster for 2025.
Doors open at 7pm
Performance begins 7:30
There will be an interval for refreshments.
Proceedings will have drawn to a close by 10pm.
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