Burrough Jazz presents Me and Mrs Jones

A sophisticated sound...bluesy and breathtakingly ballsy. Peggy’s founders Rachel & Paul play their unique take on masters past & present.

Burrough Jazz is delighted to have secured the talents of Me and Mr Jones. Rachel Foster (vocals) and Paul Deat (Piano) - the co-owners of Peggy’s Skylight in Nottingham - will bring their trio here with a completely contrasting performance to all the Christmas jollity, presenting a thoughtful selection of numbers, a real eclectic mix of songs, a ‘jamboree bag’ of handpicked wonders rarely heard nowadays from a wide range of composers, with a variety of styles, and rhythms with more than a hint of blues. Every one of these arrangements will be a gem, we promise you. You simply have to hear Foster’s interpretation of ‘Wichitaw Lineman’ (written by Jimmy Webb and first recorded by Glen Campbell in 1968); it’s an absolute treat. Foster’s laid back presentation and her warm contralto voice has rich range of vocal timbres and hues. Deat on Piano is creative and evocative. The third member of the trio will be confirmed in due course.

Rachel Foster; Jazz and pop chanteuse, once likened to Tracy Thorn and Sade. ‘A voice like Baileys with chocolate!’ Toured US with Weekend Players earning Billboard Chart success at no.3 and reaching no.1 in the Dance Chart respectively. Rachel also collaborated with local hero’s Bent, Shod and Crazy P to name but a few. A voice mature enough to command demanding music.

Paul Deats; Jazz, Funk, Blues piano. ‘A powerful and intense player, ..lyrical and thoughtful’ Paul (aka Paulus) has toured Europe and the UK extensively. He is a constantly inventive arranger and composer making him a much sought after player, performer and collaborator.

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