Andy Abraham
Set to entertain theatre audiences across England, Platinum-selling recording artist Andy Abraham’s hotly anticipated 26 date theatre tour is the must-see concert of the year.
The History of the Big Bands sees the incredible vocal talent of Andy Abraham transport the audience back to the music of the Big Band era, swooning and crooning to the irresistible sound of swing!
All the legendary standards from the world’s greatest Big Band leaders are here, with influences including Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey , Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich, to name a few…
Characterised by its swinging rhythms and room-filling orchestrations, Big Band music grew out of Dixieland and Hot Jazz in the 1910s and 20s, spreading from New Orleans to Chicago and New York through the popularity of Louis Armstrong’s All-Stars and other much-loved bands of the era. Its songs and instrumentals are some of the best known and most recognisable of the Twentieth Century and their popularity endures today.
The History of the Big Bands sees Andy backed by a magnificent 13-piece big band featuring world-class soloists taking on the famous solos as played in the legendary jazz clubs and concert halls of New York, such as the Savoy Ballroom. The audience is guided on a musical journey from one band leader to another by British pop’s soulful superstar: Andy Abraham.
Dubbed the man and voice of the people, Andy shot to fame in 2005 on The X Factor where he wowed the judging panel and won the hearts of audiences across the nation with his soulful voice and charming personality. Since The X Factor, Andy has embarked on 3 U.K. tours (X factor arena tour 2006, Unforgettable tour 2006 and An Evening With 2008/2009), culminating in a Sell Out show at the Royal Albert Hall. He has also released 3 albums, including his Platinum-selling debut Impossible Dream, 2006, Soul Man, 2006 and Even If, 2008.
Andy’s career continues to go from strength to strength as he impresses audiences with his dazzling stage presence and stunning voice. In 2008, Andy was chosen to represent Great Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest, singing to 600 million viewers worldwide, and in 2009, demand continued to grow with Andy completing a sell-out 54 date UK tour. In September 2011, Andy starred in the brand new West End musical by the makers of Thriller Live, Respect la Diva at the Garrick theatre.
Crooning has its roots in the Bel Canto of Italian Opera, but with the emphasis on subtle vocal nuances and phrasing found in jazz. With a great passion for the world-famous crooners of Big Band music, including Sinatra and Nat King Cole, Andy’s vocals bring the classic jazz sound right up to the minute.
The History of the Big Bands promises an outstanding evening of high energy, virtuoso musicianship and timeless classic songs. It’s the show that puts swing in the hearts of all who see it!
Tickets are now available, for dates, venues and ticket prices please visit the website: www.historyofthebigbands.com
Dates and venues
Buxton - Opera House, March 8
Croydon - Concert Hall, March 23
York - Grand Opera House, March 28
Northampton - Royal and Derngate Theatre, April 12
Birmingham - Alexandra Theatre, April 13
Torquay - Princess Theatre, April 14
Aylesbury - Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, April 19
Truro - Hall for Cornwall, April 20
Poole - Lighthouse and Concert Hall April 27
Hastings - White Rock Theatre, April 28
Liverpool - Philharmonic Theatre, May 4
Worthing - Pavillion Theatre, May 11
Guildford - G Live Theatre, May 13
Harrogate - Harrogate Theatre, May 17
Newcastle - The Journal Tyne Theatre, May 18
Hull - City Hall, May 19
Sheffield - Lyceum/Crucible Theatre May 23
Reading - The Hexagon, May 24
Southend - Cliffs Pavillion, May 31
Portsmouth - Portsmouth Kings Theatre, June 6
Bradford - St George's Concert Hall, June 20
Leicester - De Montfort Hall, June 21
Milton Keynes - The Stables, June 22
Basingstoke - The Anvil, June 24
How to enter this prize draw
For your chance to win a pair of tickets for The History of Big Bands with Andy Abraham, simply email your name, address and phone number to prize.draws@saga.co.uk. Please don't forget to specify which prize draw you wish to enter, in this case Andy Abraham tickets. Please also let us know which date and venue you would like to attend, however please note that due to timing the Buxton date will not be available to win.
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1. The prize is a pair of tickets for Andy Abraham's The History of Big Bands. We have six pairs to give away, two tickets for each of six winners.
2.The prize is non refundable and non transferable. No cash alternative will be offered. No alternative prize will be offered if unsuitable.
3.No purchase or transaction necessary for entry into the free prize draw.
4.Only one entry per household allowed.
5.Duplicates will not be accepted.
6.All entries must be received on or before the prize draw end date of midday March 16, 2012.
7.The draw will be officiated by the Website Editors.
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9.The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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11. The draw is promoted by: Saga Publishing Ltd, The Saga Pavilion, Enbrook Park, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3SE.
12. This prize draw is not available to retirees, employees, or their families of the Saga Group Limited and its subsidiary companies.
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