Boulevard jazz nights

New Soho venue Boulevard Theatre on the site of the old Raymond Revue Bar is running a late-night offering of music, comedy and cabaret running from Wednesday-Saturday straight after its nightly theatre shows. Soho Sounds: Jazz runs every Wednesday …

Published: 11 Nov 2019. Updated: 3 years.

New Soho venue Boulevard Theatre on the site of the old Raymond Revue Bar is running a late-night offering of music, comedy and cabaret running from Wednesday-Saturday straight after its nightly theatre shows. Soho Sounds: Jazz runs every Wednesday night weekly through to 18 December showcasing the best UK and international performers. The house trio will be Alex Webb (piano), Andy Champion (bass), and Pete Hill (drums). For the first season, composer, pianist and arranger Alex Webb will curate the night. Confirmed performers for the autumn include David McAlmont, China Moses, Jo Harrop, Vimala Rowe and singer-songwriter Anna Ross.

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Published: 11 Nov 2019. Updated: 3 years.

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