Friday Nov 16th

Saffron Hall

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Time: 7:30pm

Tickets: £15-£30

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One of Van Morrison’s masterpieces gets a jazz and soul makeover, courtesy of Orphy Robinson.

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The 2017 Jazz FM ‘Live Experience of the Year’ Award-winner presents his interpretation of Van Morrison’s album Astral Weeks to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its release.

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With its magical combination of jazz, folk and soul influences, Astral Weeks is widely regarded as one of the most influential recordings of 20th-century contemporary music.

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Now, five decades after its release, leading UK vibes player and multi-instrumentalist Orphy Robinson brings together some of the UK’s top jazz players, including Tony Remy, to reinterpret the transcendental arrangements of Astral Weeks.

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The ensemble is joined by vocalist Sarah Jane Morris, who’s best known for her work with The Communards on songs like Don’t Leave Me This Way.

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Building on his award-winning tribute to Bobby Hutcherson and his role as Musical Director and Producer for Carleen Anderson’s Cage Street Memorial album and tour, this is Robinson's most ambitious project yet.