THE Story of Swing is heading to Clacton with a celebration of swing music.
The show will be performed at West Cliff Theatre on Saturday, November 1, and features music from The Ratpack to Robbie Williams and from Basie to Bublé.
Award-winning vocalist and trumpet player Gareth John will be performing alongside the SOS Big Band, taking the audience through decades of swing and big band music.
Songs by Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr will be performed, along with those by Robbie Williams, Michael Bublé, Matt Goss, Paul Anka, and Harry Connick Jr.
Gareth John has been praised for his showmanship and passion for the genre, and will be joined by special guests for the Clacton show.
He has performed with popular bands such as The Beautiful South and The Specials.
Darren Bazzoni of Tribute Magazine said: "Gareth is the British Buble, pure and simple.
The Story of Swing has received positive reviews, including from Jazz FM's Tony Minvielle who said: "Love the show, the arrangements, performance and concept are just fantastic."
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Dennis Rollins MBE praised the show as having a "First class singer and band, playing big band and swing music the right way", while BBC Radio Leicester's Andy Pierce called it "A very professional show that is a must-see".
Carol Leeming MBE FRSA added: "I love what Gareth and the band have done with this, a really fun evening for all."
Tickets for the Clacton show can be purchased from the Story of Swing website.
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