Chetham’s Big Band
The Stoller HallA matinee show from Chetham’s Big Band and jazz ensembles.
‘This jovial group of multi-instrumentalists combine skilful playing and humour with reminders of their roots.’ ★★★★ – The Guardian
‘The quintet’s unbridled energy rarely let up’ ★★★★ – The Scotsman
The award winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement. These five friends’ vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences
The band delivers catchy songs and tunes with a mix of fiddle and foot-tapping, guitar, accordion, piano, bass, hurdy-gurdy and wonderful four part harmonies
Le Vent du Nord continue to explore new sounds with stunning vocal arrangements, creating intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions.
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