THE HERALD FRIDAY JANUARY 6 2017
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Narberth treated to night of Duke Ellington PLAYING the music of Duke
Ellington on January 19, The Dukes and Duchess will perform at Narberth’s Hotel Plas Hyfryd for January’s SpanJazz event. Under the direction of Jim Luxton,
the band features the outstanding voice of Sarah Benbow and some of the most experienced jazz musicians in Wales. The nine-piece line-up is one that
Ellington used for his ‘little big band sound’ and the aim of the Dukes and the Duchess is to create an original sound incorporating the wonderful melodies of Ellington himself. Most of the arrangements are penned by saxophonist and chief
arranger Robert Marks who, like Ellington, writes for the individual musicians in the band. Inspired by some of the most classic
jazz melodies and arrangements of all time, this talented nine-piece always put on a memorable performance. The composer Gunther Schuller
wrote of Ellington in 1989: “Music was indeed his mistress; it was his total life and his commitment to it was incomparable and unalterable. In jazz he was a giant among giants. And in 20th century music, he may yet one day be recognised as one of the half- dozen greatest masters of our time.”
Elephant Man comes to Milford AN AMATEUR drama group will
be bringing the tale of The Elephant Man to Milford Haven’s Torch Theatre between February 15-17. Based on the amazing real life of
Joseph Merrick, ‘The Elephant Man’ tells the story of a 19th century man who became a reluctant star of the travelling freak show circuit. When the well-renowned Dr
Treves takes Merrick under his care, he is astonished by the man’s brilliant intelligence, unshakeable faith and, most of all, his resounding desire for love and understanding. He introduces Joseph Merrick to
the beautiful actress Mrs Kendal, who is deeply moved and emotionally touched by this pure and genuine soul. As a complex friendship blossoms
among the three, Treves and Kendal struggle to protect Merrick from a world of questionable intentions and so begins a story of love as unique as the Elephant Man himself. ‘The Elephant Man’ will be
performed at the Torch Theatre on each of the days at 7.30pm. Tickets, which are £10.50 (£8 for
concessions), are available online at
www.torchtheatre.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01646 695267.
Joseph Merrick in 1889: The Elephant Man
Vintage trio in Pembroke Dock
Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons: Will be joined by Phil Wiggins PEMBROKE DOCK will
be treated to a wonderful trio performing at Cwtch Coffee on Wednesday, February 1. Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons
present their swirling musical whirlpool of pre-war American vintage music. The pair perform material that emerges from rough- and-tumble collisions of all manner of inspirations from the early 20th century. After meeting at the crossroads
of blues and folk music in the Pacific Northwest, the two men established themselves as a duo after their first year at the Pt. Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival in 2012. Delving deeper into their
shared love of traditional and communal American musical styles, they developed their sound by adapting the arrangements of luminaries such as Blind Willie McTell to their main instruments,
fiddle and banjo. Always happy to team up with
kindred spirits, they appear in trio format with legendary blues harmonica player Phil Wiggins. It’s going to be an exhilarating experience. Their musical kinship and sense
of joy in interpreting this unique music was recently identified by Dom Flemons (Carolina Chocolate Drops), who invited them to tour and record on his album.
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