Norwich: Jazz In The City - Summers Evening

Friday 17th July - Jazz In The City: A Summer’s Evening. Polly & The will be performing live on stage in Norwich July 17th. This July, lead vocalist Polly Gibbons along with acclaimed pianist and James Pearson headline Jazz In The City: A Summer’s Evening, as part of our Summer Jazz series with a 7-piece band made up of the UK’s finest jazz musicians Our second Jazz In The City is expected to sell out just as quickly, we’ll be creating a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere from 6pm-10:00pm (headline set starting at 7:30), bringing together incredible live music, soul DJs, standout street food and craft drinks, all culminating in an evening headline performance! Throughout the evening, expect a carefully curated line-up of exciting local and UK-wide jazz artists, setting the tone for the evening! As the sun goes down, watch as world class jazz musicians take to the stage, delivering world-class live jazz direct to Norwich. Critically acclaimed vocalist Polly Gibbons has been described as: “Polly Gibbons is unmistakably a class act, getting classier fast.” - ★★★★ The Guardian “It seamlessly draws together all of Gibbons’ musical loves, from soul and gospel to jazz and R&B… capturing her many-sided artistry to perfection.” - The Guardian Critically acclaimed pianist James Pearson, has been described as: “The harmony of Messiaen mixed with the rhythmic pulse of George Shearing.” - The Sunday Times “Pearson is in shattering form on these sessions.” - The Sunday Times Event setting & atmosphere Headline performance takes place inside The Hangar, an even split between tables and standing spaces designed to recreate a vibrant summer evening feel. Top Street Food and drinks available throughout the day and evening! Additional seating available throughout the site, including outdoor and covered areas. Live Acoustic Performances, DJ’s and our very own resident host taking you through the evening. Fully weather-proof, so the atmosphere stays high whatever the forecast! This is a celebration of live music, food, drink and the start of summer, a day into night jazz experience bringing London’s world-famous sound to Norwich! A perfect way to welcome the season. Open To All Ages!