Jeremy Sassoon

A Tribute to the music of Ray Charles

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Last Show: Friday 12 th April 2019

PizzaExpress Live (Birmingham)

Jeremy Sassoon is one of the UK’s most in-demand singer/pianists, captivating audiences with his natural, soulful voice, a distinctive piano style and a repertoire of his arrangements of jazz and blues standards. He is the UK's foremost artist specialising in the music of Ray Charles. His big band Ray Charles Project has headlined Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, The Jazz Cafe, Bluesfest, Wigan International Jazz Festival & Manchester Jazz Festival. The late, great Ray Charles produced an immense repertoire of memorable tunes spanning several decades, and Jeremy reflects this with a set that include Ray Charles classics (Georgia on my Mind, What I’d Say, I Gotta Woman, Hallelujah I Love Her So) and some lesser known, but equally compelling musical gems from the catalogue (The Jealous Kind, I Don’t Need No Doctor, Hardhearted Hannah,).

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“Exhilarating!”
London Jazz News 

“The vitality and spirit of the ‘Genius of Soul’ is passionately captured by Jeremy Sassoon’s authentic revue. A show that was enthusiastically received by the Ronnie’s audience and staff alike!”
Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club

“…an exceptional alliance of art and entertainment that would bring joy to audiences at any club, festival or party”
Manchester Jazz Festival

"It is a mark of true showmanship when a performer knows when to change the speed or the vibe, taking the audience on an emotional journey, and that is exactly what Jeremy Sassoon did at his sold-out show!"

London Jazz News

 

Band Lineup

Jeremy Sassoon (vox/piano)

Alexander Bone (saxophone)

Richie Aikman (guitar)

Jasper Wilkinson (bass)

Craig Hanson (drums)