[Mcr] American Legends: The Impressions + Al Jarreau + Ramsey Lewis

[Guest Northern Groove]

The Impressions & The Curtom Orchestra

Saturday 11th June at The Bridgewater Hall

Band on the Wall & Jazz FM present the first major UK venue appearance of The Impressions, one of the greatest soul groups of all time, performing all their hits and the songs of original band member Curtis Mayfield at The Bridgwater Hall. Expect to hear all the classics sung by The Impression's Fred Cash, Sam Gooden & Reggie Torrian, including People Get Ready, I'm So Proud, It's Alright, Move on Up and many more. With full 12-piece backing band The Curtom Orchestra and special guests to be announced, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy one of the greatest soul bands of all time live in Manchester.

A Band on the Wall Fundraiser Event.

Doors open 19.00

Advance booking strongly advised

Tickets: £22.50 - £32.50

On sale now: https://www.bandonthe...rg/events/3037/

Ramsey Lewis Sun Goddess Band

Sunday 3rd July at The Bridgewater Hall

Band on the Wall and Jazz FM present the legendary American composer and pianist Ramsey Lewis performing his iconic 1974 hit album Sun Goddess in it's entirety with full backing band at The Bridgewater Hall. Originally produced with Maurice White, and recorded with his band Earth, Wind & Fire, Sun Goddess' sleek grooves and gorgeous melodies have over the years led to it being considered one of the classic albums of our times. Come and enjoy its creator perform it live in Manchester.

A Band on the Wall fundraiser event.

Doors open 19.00

Tickets: £17.50 - £27.50

On sale now: https://www.bandonthe...rg/events/3043/

Al Jarreau - Greatest Hits Tour

Monday 25th July at The Bridgewater Hall

An ultra-rare Manchester concert at The Bridgewater Hall by the seven-time Grammy Award winner, and giant of American popular music, Al Jarreau - performing all his hits with full band. Expect the classics such as We're in This Love Together, Morning, Roof Garden, Boogie Down, We Got By and many more. Advance booking is strongly recommended for what promises to be a truly magical night.

A Band on the Wall Fundraiser Event. This concert will begin at 8pm.

Doors open: 19.30

Tickets: £24.50 - £34.50

On Sale now: https://www.bandonthe...rg/events/3065/

Tel: 0845 2 500 500

Edited May 11, 2011 by Northern Groove

[Guest Northern Groove]

New feature in "Blues & Soul" Magazine. Impressions singer Fred Cash talks about Jerry Butler, Curtis Mayfield, Leroy Hutson and this week's The Impressions with the Curtom Orchestra live @ The Bridgewater Hall & The Barbican:

https://www.bluesandsoul.com/feature/678/the_impressions_the_history_boys/

[Guest Northern Groove]

Ahead of this Sunday's concert with Ramsey Lewis...

Here's Ramsey:

& some thoughts from Jazz FM: https://www.jazzfm.co...ms-sun-goddess/

Edited June 30, 2011 by Northern Groove