Craig Milverton & Joanna Eden
An Oscar for Ella
Join us at the Sidmouth Conservative Club as the Craig Milverton Quartet and singer Joanna Eden celebrate the pairing of two of jazz’s greatest artistes.
When Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald first met for ‘Jazz at the Philharmonic’ they found they were a natural pairing, and a legend was born. Oscar and Ella worked together from the 1950’s to 1980’s, recording many times and performing many concerts together.
The repertoire of ‘An Oscar for Ella’ includes Tenderly, stomping at the Savoy, Dream a little Dream, Lush Life, and many other songs from the jazz songbook.
“A fitting tribute to Ella… the full house clamoured for an encore!” London Jazz News “.
“Sophisticated, stylish vocalist” Jazz Journal Craig Milverton is Britain’s nearest to Oscar Peterson and the best to come along in the last 20 years”- Digby Fairweather.
“Milverton reveals how much he is absorbed Oscar’s voluminous spirit …. full frontal jazz…. melodious, inventive, and swinging” – London Jazz News.
With six solo albums to her credit, Joanna Eden is considered one of the finest singer-pianists in the UK with a style that covers a broad spectrum, through jazz, soul, bossa nova and blues. Joanna’s interaction with her audience is warm and she has built up a huge following over her 20 years, performing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s Club, The Stables & Apex concert halls.
The quality of Joanna’s live work is reflected by the stellar list of artistes she and her world class band have supported including Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum, Roy Hargrove, and The Buena Vista Social Club. Joanna’s homage to Ella received a standing ovation from John Hasse, Ella’s own curator at the Smithsonian. Multi-British-Jazz-Award-Winning pianist Craig Milverton is very much in demand, with his virtuoso ability and comprehensive knowledge of the entire jazz spectrum.
Craig is also sought after as a skilled accompanist to a range of star vocalists. His trios are regularly required to back visiting American soloists at festivals and venues across the country including Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski, and Warren Vache.
