Clare Teal to bring the swing to Mansfield
Exhilarating swing and unforgettable storytelling are promised when award-winning jazz vocalist and popular broadcaster Clare Teal comes to Mansfield in April.
Marking 25 years of touring, The Clare Teal 5 is a collaboration between one of the UK’s most celebrated interpreters of popular song and her band of top-class musicians. Together they promise an evening of rich sounds, sparkling musicianship and Clare’s trademark warmth and wit.
Celebrating this milestone anniversary, Clare delves into her remarkable 22-album back catalogue with fresh arrangements of old favourites. Audiences can look forward to music from her breakthrough album Orsino’s Songs (2002), including the much-loved California Dreamin’, alongside material from her major label debut Don’t Talk (2004), which reached the UK Top 20.
Clare’s live shows are renowned for their ever-evolving setlists and engaging storytelling, creating a journey through jazz, swing and contemporary classics. From the timeless songwriting of Cole Porter and Duke Ellington to the distinctive voices of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughan - alongside modern greats such as Van Morrison and Sam Smith - Clare and her band breathe new life into beloved songs, as well as showcasing her own original material. All are brought to life through Clare’s unique swing style.
Joining Clare on stage are pianist Jim Watson, guitarist Dave Archer, bassist Simon Little and drummer Will Cleasby.
In addition to her musical performances, Clare is a long-time BBC Radio 2, Radio 3 and Jazz FM broadcaster.
The Clare Teal 5 come to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Thursday April 30.
Visit mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call 01623 463133 to book.