August 1st - August 29th 2010
Chill out on the waterfront this summer with some great music over lunch or as the sun goes down.
This August Gunwharf Quays will echo to the gentle sounds of the Chilled Waterfront Sessions. This relaxed series of free live jazz and ambient music performances begin on Sunday 1st August with Jazz Morley whose soft soulful vocals are often compared to Celine Dion.
Every Thursday and Friday evening from 6.30-8.30pm and Sunday from midday-2.30pm, the Chilled Waterfront Sessions will showcase some of the county’s best Jazz Diva’s, acoustic and a cappela acts, including Sarah Pritchard, the Visitors and The Bovril Sisters.
While on Sunday 22 August the public have the chance to pick the winner of All About The Song – the much awaited final of the regions annual singer-songwriter competition with Express FM and The Cellars of Eastney.
The Sessions will offer the perfect accompaniment for a refreshing drink or delicious meal in one of the centre’s many cosmopolitan bars and restaurants. Or even the ideal opportunity to just sit down and relax in the summer sun.
The Chilled Waterfront Sessions Schedule
Sunday 1st August
Just Ambient with Jazz Morley – recently reviewed on Phil Jackson’s BBC show and described as having a voice reminiscent of Jennifer Rush or Celine Dion (www.myspace.com/jazzmorley).
Thursday 5th August
Chilled & Unplugged with The Visitors plus Dirty Sky Jones and Gemma Elton (www.myspace.com/dirtyskyjones and www.myspace.com/thevisitorsuk)
Friday 6th August
Chilled Jazz Diva’s with Sarah Pritchard – the smoothest jazz voice in the south, sultry with those wonderful jazz standards and Latin rhythms.
Sunday 8th August
Just Ambient with The Bovril Sisters – a cappela at its best, with songs reminiscent of the 1930s and 40s, sounds similar to The Boswell and the Andrew Sisters (www.bovrilsisters.co.uk).
Thursday 12th August
Chilled & Unplugged with Bemis plus Jazz Morley and Luke Ferre (www.myspace.com/bemisuk and www.myspace.com/jazzmorley and www.myspace.com/lukeferre)
Friday 13th August
Chilled Jazz Diva’s with Sarah Pritchard.
Sunday 15th August
Just Ambient with Angry Badger Records (www.angry-badger-records.com).
Thursday 19th August
Chilled & Unplugged with Wide Eyes plus Aitch and Andy Foster (www.myspace.com/redaitch and www.myspace.com/andrewfostermusic and www.myspace.com/thewideeyes)
Friday 20th August
Chilled Jazz Diva’s with Laura Rook – Laura sings from the heart all over the south of England – local but no mere yokel – always with the sweet sound of Rawkiss to back her.
Sunday 22nd August
Just Ambient All about the Song with Express FM and The Cellars at Eastney – this Sunday will be the final of an event where the best singer/songwriters of the region compete, and you, the public, will able to help decide who is best!
Thursday 26th August
Chilled & Unplugged with Natalie Hall plus James Blake and Ian Scarbro (www.myspace.com/ianscarbro and www.myspace.com/jamesblakeonline and www.myspace.com/nataliehallmusic)
Friday 27th August
Chilled Jazz Diva’s with Julie Dunn – the effervescence of true class – played with some of the greats (including Tony Coe) – a regular around the London jazz scene (www.juliedunn.co.uk).
Sunday 29th August
Just Ambient with Sounds of Steel – an award winning Portchester based steel band.
