Norwich Jazz Club presents:
Jacqui Hicks (vocals) & Simon Bates (tenor) with the NJC Trio

with
Simon Brown (piano)
Simon Wood (bass)
Tom Jiggins (drums)

Norwich Jazz Club are delighted to welcome top UK vocalist Jacqui Hicks back to the city, joined by special guest saxophonist Simon Bates. 

A truly versatile singer with a career spanning a wide variety of music, Jacqui has been described by trumpeter Bruce Adams as "one of those rarities; a great singer and a consummate musician." A former member of NYJO, she regularly appears with Shakatak and the Back To Basie Orchestra, but this evening will be accompanied by the house trio as she performs a selection of her favourite jazz standards and some original compositions from her latest album.

Over a long and varied career, saxophonist Simon Bates has collaborated with a multitude of notable artists; from Jamie Cullum to Kylie Minogue, Elvis Costello to Dizzee Rascal, Van Morrison to David Benoit, Lulu to Chaka Khan, Seal to Alfie Boe, John Dankworth and Cleo Laine to Bill Bruford, Steve Gadd and Peter Erskine. Additionally, he's served as the musical director for esteemed vocalists such as Rick Astley, Alexander Armstrong, and Bette Midler.

Doors 6pm / Music from 7.30pm-10pm

Admission £11 (plus booking fee)