Jazz Dinner with Simone Craddock (vocalist), Kevin McMahon (saxophonist) and Steve Ashworth (guitari
Date: Friday 4 May
Time: 19.30 to 22.30
Price: £20 per person for 2 courses or £23 for 3 courses; all served with a glass of red/white wine and canapés on arrival.
To book your table in advance, please email belgianbrasseriemam@gmail.com or call 020 8417 1600 with guest names and menu options.
Simone, Kevin and Steve will be performing an evening of straight ahead jazz with elements of swing and Latin standards. There will be something for everyone with favourites from Peggy Lee, Billy Holiday, Diana Krall and Nancy Willson as well as old favourites, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Waller! Beautiful ballads, dreamy Bossas and upbeat swing will be complimented by the trio's expertise and happy presence!
Simone Craddock's varied career has taken her across her native Australia, Asia, America and Europe, where she is now residing in London as a vocalist and songwriter. She has performed in some of the capital's best regarded venues, including Ronnie Scotts, Cadogan Hall, Pizza Express Live, and Live at Zedel. Abroad, she has performed to full houses at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Palais de Festival in Cannes, Kursaal Theatre in Belgium, Lyric Theatre in Hong Kong and most recently, the Yacht Club de Monaco and Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo.
Simone's style and repertoire emerge from an eclectic musical upbringing in jazz, country, brass & big bands, with a sprinkling of pop and disco. Whilst her passion for jazz was originally fired by the classics; Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Ray Charles and her namesake Nina Simone, she continues to be inspired by contemporary artists, including Dave Matthews Band, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Melody Gardot and Amy Winehouse.
Simone's original compositions emerge from these influences and the experiences that have shaped her on her journey thus far.
"Exquisite...quite superb...everyone was on their feet, roaring for more!" Kind of Jazz. Have a preview of Simone's performance here.
Menu choice
Starter
* Bruschetta with tomato and basil(v) OR,
* Parma harm salad in olive oil and lemon dressing with walnuts
Main
* Rice with chicken and mushroom in white wine sauces OR,
* Crepes with camembert, redcurrant sauce, walnut and baby leaf spinach (double)(v)
Dessert
* Ice cream with mixed berries and dark chocolate OR,
* Waffle with mascarpone, maple syrup and banana
