Clare Teal on stage at The Apex later this month

The multi award winning jazz artist Clare Teal brings her new show “Swings the Thing” to The Apex, in Bury St Edmunds, on Saturday, May 18, complete with her mini big band.

This brand new show sees the award winning vocalist and Radio 2 presenter and her musicians traverse a rich landscape of timeless and sparkling material, with standards from the likes of Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hart, to witty and urbane song stylists of the 50’s and 60’s Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh and Dave Brubeck.

This ensemble is packed with fantastic jazz players ready to demonstrate the thrill and power of the big band age; a great backdrop for Clare to communicate her eclectic songbook of intimate ballads, roaring blues, sophisticated swing and fiery Latin tunes.

With arrangements by world renowned trumpeter and composer Guy Barker and jazz pianist Jason Rebello, songs include ‘Cry Me A River’, ‘Take Five’, ‘What Is This Thing Called Love’, ‘I Wish You Love’, ‘It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing’ and many more classics.

Delivered with virtuosity, authenticity and panache, coupled with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling.