Close your eyes, you’re in Paris… Oh la la! Quintet – A Night in Paris is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Saturday 25 January at 8pm.
Oh la la! Quintet mix Parisian folk music (musette), impressionist music, French chanson with unforgettable 20s upbeat and 50s smooth jazz. There’s also film noir/nouvelle music, the occasional rearranged cool 60s French pop tune as well as original material from their upcoming album.
The dulcet tones of Parisian born Fifi la Mer’s voice and the evocative sound of her accordion blend with the talents of Oliver Wilby on clarinet.
Then the exuberance and beautiful sound of Oliver’s saxophone transports audiences to a buzzy jazz club with the cool feel of Simon Picton on guitar and the groove of Julian Bury on double bass.
Oh la la! Quintet have performed over 1200 concerts during the past 10 years. They have played in venues up and down the country including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, Upstairs at Ronnie’s, the Brasserie Zedel (Piccadilly), the Royal Opera House (Covent Garden), Wilton Music Hall, the National Theatre St Martin in the Fields, the Ignite, Elgar Room and Café Verdi at the Royal Albert Hall.
They have also played on the Orient Express, the Belle Vallee on the river Seine, at London Fashion Week at Somerset House, music festivals such as London City Festival, Richmond World Music Festival, Bloomsbury Festival, Old Gaffers, Royal Ascot and at the residence of the French ambassador in London.
The Quintet have had television appearances including ITV’s Mr Selfridge and the NatWest advertising campaign.
Expect a very entertaining, fun and romantic evening. Tickets are £16.
