La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra present an evening of much-loved gypsy jazz tunes and foot-tapping swing numbers from the Great American songbook, all in their inimitable Manouche style! For this performance, they will be showcasing music from their newly released second album, “Got A Little Rhythm!” and playing a set of their most popular repertoire that has seen them amass over 5 million views on YouTube.
From Django Reinhardt originals to Billie Holiday classics, favourite swing tunes, French chansons and tangos, this show is an unmissable evening of gypsy jazz celebration.Featuring critically-acclaimed Irene Serra on vocals, La Bouche Manouche is a vintage jazz quintet influenced by the chic era of the Jazz Age. Their creative repertoire is rooted in the sound of the Parisian Hot Club, featuring Django Reinhardt originals, gypsy tunes and Edith Piaf classics as well as French Chansons, Latin flavours and songs from the Great American Songbook.With Andy Ruiz-Palma on lead guitar, Nathan Mansfield on violin/trumpet, Amy Baldwin on double bass and Sol Grimshaw on rhythm guitar, La Bouche Manouche is made up of highly experienced, in-demand performers who have played in many prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, the Southbank Centre, the Royal Festival Hall and Ronnie Scotts. Catch this highly anticipated performance from one of the UK’s top gypsy jazz bands!
Sublime vocals
Jazz FM
Serra’s voice is graceful and sensual, an occasional added vibrato giving it a hint of the chanteuse. The sound is beautiful
All about Jazz
Irene has a strong stage presence and a compelling vocal tone, which she uses to great effect
Jazzwise
Event: Friday 2 May, 7.30pm
Bar Opens: 6.30pm
Tickets: £18 Standard, £21 On The Door
