John Etheridge Joins Kenton Jazz Season

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The much applauded John Etheridge's Sweet Chorus featuring violinist, Christian Garrick, takes to the stage at 3pm on Sunday 25th April in the third concert in the Kenton Jazz season.

(Tom Cawley's Curios were originally scheduled to appear on this date but due to Tom's touring commitments with Peter Gabriel, he now needs to be on a plane that day!  Although fans can catch him at Tammy Weis's gig at The Kenton on 28th February)

Now celebrating its 12th year together, John Etheridge's Sweet Chorus was formed as a tribute  to John's mentor and inspiration, Stephane Grappelli, with whom he worked in the 70s and early 80s.  Taking its cue from the Hot Club of France - the legendary group that featured Grappelli and Django Reinhardt - the band features John's dazzling guitar work and the scintillating violin of Chris Garrick. The relationship of these two has been described as "One of the most potent in European jazz" and, backed up by the propulsive drive of Dave Kelbie (rhythm guitar) and Andy Crowdy (bass), the band produces breathtaking sallies through repertoire both old and contemporary.  A must for all fans of melodically based, swinging acoustic jazz - particularly in this centenary year of the birth of Django himself.

Tickets are £16; £15 for Senior Citizens and Students and £14 for Friends of the Kenton. 

Group discount of buy 10 tickets and get one free.

"Listeners who know him best in Soft Machine may be surprised to hear that the guitarist has carved out another life with Sweet Chorus, a small but beautifully formed band who celebrate the legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli."

Clive Davis, Sunday Times

"This quartet is a working band.  Since recording their first CD 'Sweet Chorus' they have chalked up nearly 150 live performances in a rhythmic cohesion and creative flow that is evident from the first bar... Dave Kelbie's rhythm guitar is a joy in itself, firm but relaxed, clearly executed but never obtrusive.  Chris Garrick is simply the most accomplished and expressive jazz violinist on today's jazz scene... consistently inventive."

Charles Alexander (Broadcaster, author and founder of Jazzwise)