EFG London Jazz Festival 2019
Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra with Mads Mathias
Last Show: Saturday 23 rd November 2019
PizzaExpress Jazz Club (Soho)
Dean Street favourite, singer Mads Mathias joins forces with the Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra in a celebration of the music of the great Nat King Cole, in what would have been his 100th year. This year marks 100 years since the birth of one of the greatest jazz stars who ever lived – Nat King Cole – often described as ‘the best friend a song ever had’. The legendary American singer/pianist recorded more than 100 hit songs, starred in films and on Broadway, and hosted his own ground-breaking TV show, until his early death at the age of only 45. Fortunately, he left us with some of the best-loved recordings in jazz and popular music history - a songbook which has been an inspiration to many. One of those influenced by, and carrying the torch for, this legacy is Mads Mathias (‘Denmark’s leading male jazz vocalist” – Politiken), who will be presenting a special concert with Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra to honour and celebrate Nat King Cole’s life and music.