Blue Vanguard Jazz Club
at
Cygnet Theatre
Exeter
19:00
Blue Vanguard Jazz Club
Event Type
Genre : Music - Jazz/latin
Description
Join Coach York, Al Swainger & Craig Milverton as they jazz with their special guest this month: Ben Cummings.
One of the most versatile and sought after trumpeters on the British music scene, Ben Cummings has played and recorded at the highest level in every genre - from New Orleans, vintage, swing and modern jazz, to funk, soul, pop and salsa. His rich, warm tone coupled with dazzling technical ability and harmonic awareness makes him one of the hottest players around.
A selection of those he has played and recorded with gives a good idea of this versatility; Caro Emerald, the Puppini Sisters, the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, the Humphrey Lyttelton Band, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen, NYJO, Jacqui Dankworth, Jamie Cullum, Imelda May, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Jimmy James and the Vagabonds, Ali Campbell, Snowboy and the Latin Section, Roberto Plas and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, Bad Manners, Glenn Tilbrook, Gary Kemp and Pete Docherty, as well as numerous appearances on TV and radio.
Ben also runs the Ben Cummings Quintet, the Ben Cummings -Craig Milverton Quartet and is currently involved in projects that include Tower Of Power tribute band Kick Ass Brass, street-beat band the Brass Volcanoes and modern jazz quartet Jack Pescod’s Barcode.
Description
The Cygnet Theatre in Exeter stands as a significant cultural asset, an educational charity dedicated to the rigorous training of actors for over four decades. Beyond its foundational role in nurturing emerging talent, it functions as a vibrant hub for both professional and community-led artistic endeavours, contributing substantially to the region's performing arts landscape.
Within its walls, the intimate 100-seat auditorium offers a distinct atmosphere. The air often carries the faint, comforting scent of aged timber and theatrical greasepaint, while the well-trodden floorboards resonate with the echoes of countless rehearsals and performances. This flexible space, originally a parish hall dating back to 1914, retains a sense of history and purpose.
Practical considerations are well-addressed, ensuring broad access for all patrons. The venue provides ramp access and facilities for wheelchair users, including accessible toilets, and welcomes guide dogs. A bar is available for refreshments, and performers benefit from dedicated dressing rooms with shower facilities and a shared kitchen.
Throughout the year, the Cygnet presents a diverse programme encompassing classical and contemporary drama, musical theatre, and new writing. It regularly hosts musical events, dance, comedy, and folk performances, alongside its own company's productions and those of visiting troupes, offering a consistent stream of engaging live experiences.
Friars Gate,
Exeter,
Devon,
England,
EX2 4AZ.
: £16.50