A Swell Party!

Tony Jacobs and his musicians present a celebration  of some of the greatest popular music of all time.

From Irving Berlin and Cole Porter to Flanders and Swan; Tin Pan Alley to Broadway and the Hollywood Musical, this wonderful show has it all – including tributes to musicians and singers such as Louis Armstrong,

Bing Crosby, Harry James, Peggy lee, Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Ella Fitzgerald and many others.

Special guest vocalist is the beautiful Catherine Sykes who also joins Tony in some timeless duets.

Songs and tunes include: Alexander’s Ragtime Band, It Had To Be You, Isn’t This A Lovely Day?, You Made Me Love You, Sway, Make Someone Happy, Tiger Rag, There’s No Business Like Show Business, Smile, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, You’re Just In Love, Embraceable You, Puttin’ On The Ritz  and many others  all linked seamlessly by Tony’s informative and sometimes hilarious anecdotes of the performers, musicians and stories about the backdrop to the music.

‘A wonderful musical treat which is not just for the nostalgic.  I noticed many younger faces amongst the 500 plus audience, who came to enjoy the timeless quality of the music and musicianship. Tony is more than a fine singer with the utmost respect for a lyric, he also plays a mean trumpet and injects just the right amount of humour and interesting facts and anecdotes to the show’. Chris Hare, Encore Magazine

‘…simply one of the best shows I’ve had the pleasure of booking for our Midweek Matinee series. It’s a sure-fire sell-out, and the blend of top class music with anecdotes and humour makes this one of the best touring shows for this style of presentation’.  Manager, Broadway Theatre, Catford

‘Thanks for a wonderful show.  As always, the audience really appreciated the quality of the music, the humour and the production.  See you for a return date very soon’ – Ginny Williams Theatre Manager, Wyllyotts