Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra Celebration
Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra like never before at a spectacular concert presented by British trumpet virtuoso, Mike Lovatt and his 25-piece Brass Orchestra.
Following sell-out performances at The Harrogate International Festival, and Britten Pears Snape Maltings Summer Festival, you are invited to join us for an unforgettable, one-night-only performance.‘Let’s Get Together’ features star vocalists Louise Clare Marshall and Matt Ford as they take the stage with Brass Pack to perform brand new musical arrangements, unveiling a fresh take on the iconic music of these legendary artists.
Mike Lovatt is a UK virtuoso trumpeter, recording artist, sought after teacher and musical director who is internationally recognised for his wide-ranging stylistic ability.
He was the Principal Trumpet of the Grammy nominated John Wilson Orchestra, and the Principal Trumpet of both the BBC Big Band, Superbrass and Andrew Cottee’s Dreamtown Orchestra, and is featured as soloist on many film scores including most recently Marvel’s ‘Avengers Endgame’ and the Judy Garland biopic, ‘Judy’.
Louise Clare Marshall is a hugely experienced performer who has featured on many movie soundtracks including Love Actually, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Great Train Robbery, Mama Mia, Ray and many more. TV appearances include Jools Holland’s ‘Hootenanny’ (since 2006), ITV’s Stepping Out, and BBC TV’s Top of The Pops. She is a regular performer in London’s West End musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair.
Matt Ford is a name synonymous with the Swing Era, and for good reason. With an unrivalled resume that includes over 2000 Big Band concerts, scores of live National TV and Radio broadcasts, four appearances at the BBC Proms, and hundreds of performances at the UK’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, Matt is the UK’s most experienced Swing Era vocalist.
Matt’s talent has been recognised by the industry, with him being voted ‘Best UK Male Big Band Vocalist’ in 2006, and nominated alongside Jamie Cullum in the inaugural Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards (Best UK Male Vocalist category). Matt’s performances are not limited to the UK, with him making his US Debut in October 2013 in Los Angeles with the John Wilson Orchestra alongside Seth MacFarlane.
The performance will be filmed and recorded for future release, so come along and be a part of this monumental occasion, experiencing the unique and magical fusion of talent and creativity.
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01 : SINATRA OVERTURE Various (see booklet)
02 : I’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler
03 : MAY'S WAY Jaques Revaux / Gilles Thibaut / Claude Francois and Paul Anka
04 : LOOK TO YOUR HEART Jimmy Van Heusen / Sammy Cahn
05 : I’M GONNA LIVE TILL I DIE Walter Kent / Mann Curtis and Al Hoffman
06 : DINDI Antônio Carlos Jobim, Aloysio de Oliveira and Ray Gilbert
07 : IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT Cole Porter
08 : ALL THE WAY Jimmy Van Heusen / Sammy Cahn
09 : (LOVE IS) THE TENDER TRAP Jimmy Van Heusen / Sammy Cahn
10 : YOUNG AT HEART Johnny Richards and Carolyn Leigh
11 : A PORTRAIT OF ELLA Noble, Fitzgerald, Rodgers, Gershwin and Porter
12 : (IF YOU CAN’T SING IT) YOU’LL HAVE TO SWING IT (MR. PAGANINI) Sam Coslow
13 : MISS OTIS REGRETS Cole Porter
14 : I’M GONNA GO FISHIN’ Duke Ellington and Peggy Lee
15 : HERE’S THAT RAINY DAY Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke
16 : IT'S ONLY A PAPER MOON Harold Arlen / Yip Harburg and Billy Rose
17 : FRANK and ELLA Lewis & Hamilton / Howard / Weill & Brecht / Rodgers & Hart
All arrangements by: COLIN SKINNER
Pack of quality
Mike's 'Pack' is made up of 25 of the UK's top instrumentals who were joined by the renowned big band singers Louise Clare Marshall and Matt Ford for the recording that was made at Birmingham Town Hall last year.
Now you relive all those highlights time and again — the release packed with crowd-pleasers such as a 'Sinatra Overture', 'Miss Otis Regrets', 'I'm Gonna Live Til I Die', 'Dindi', 'I've Got The World On A String', 'In the Still of the Night', 'Young at Heart', 'Frank and Ella', and much, much more — with all the music expertly arranged by Mike's collaborator Colin Skinner.
Inspiration
Louise Clare Marshall and Matt Ford bring a taste of even more stardust quality as the 'The Pack' inspired by the iconic 1958 Capitol Records Album 'Billy May's Big Fat Brass' go into overdrive mode, delivering performances packed with nostalgic and innovation.
