Sat 24 January 2009, Doors 8:00pm Concert 8:30pm JACQUI DANCKWORTH BAND Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex Jazz at the Lakeside kicks off the spring 09 season with with a very special concert from the undisputed “Princess of Jazz” Jacqui Dankworth and her fine band, which launches her national tour. Daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth, Jacqui’s musical pedigree is in no doubt, however, it was several years before she was persuaded to take up the microphone. With two award winning albums behind her, Jacqui is now touring the UK throughout 2009 with material from a new record, a group of the finest British musicians and a show not to be missed. Her live concert draws on all kinds of influences including Jazz, Soul, Folk and Blues. She is accompanied by her outstanding band comprising Malcolm Edmonstone (Piano), Roy Dodds (Drums), brother Alec Dankworth (Bass) and also featuring former Wivenhoe musician Chris Allard (guitar). “She’s simply wonderful” – Michael Parkinson Tickets: £18 / £16 concessions Box Office provided by the Mercury Theatre Box Office: Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate Colchester CO1 1PT Tel: 01206 573948 www.mercurytheatre.co.uk

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