An evening song

An evening of song by Dominic Alldis

Dominic provides a captivating evening of songs from the Great American, British and French songbooks. Featured songwriters include Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Rodgers & Hart, Noël Coward, Michel Legrand and more.

Previous shows have included the following songs:

Night and Day, What Is This Thing Called Love (Porter)
Embraceable You, But Not For Me (Gershwin)
All the Things You Are, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Kern)
My Funny Valentine, Where or When (Rodgers & Hart)
A Room With a View, Sail Away, I'll Follow My Secret Heart (Coward)
I Will Wait For You, Windmills Of My Mind (Legrand)

Dominic performs as a soloist, with double bass, or a larger band, depending on the venue.

Dominic is also available for pre-concert talks about the Great American songbook and the history of jazz singing, tailored for both experienced jazz listeners and newcomers to the world of jazz and cabaret.

Quotes

The celebrated Dominic Alldis and his friends appeared at the 2010 Mayfield Festival where their cabaret evening was an instant hit with a capacity audience. Alldis is a classy artist who beguiles his audience with his sheer professionalism, musicianship, humour and a distinctive communication. I urge any concert promoter or festival director to look their way; you won't be disappointed!
Neil Mackie
Singer & Artistic Director of the Mayfield Festival

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