Speakeasy Jazz & Blues: Duncan Hempstock

Thursday 27 February 2020 20:00

Boisdale of Bishopsgate

Authentic swing sounds of the '30s and '40s delivered with inventive musicality and breezy Aussie charm.
 
Duncan and his band bring you the best in classic jazz featuring a line-up of London’s finest purveyors of swing, boogie-woogie, blues and ragtime accompanied by a selection of fantastic pianists playing Bishopsgate’s beautiful Yamaha grand.

Duncan Hempstock - Blow away the January Blues with this fabulous saxophonist and clarinetist; authentic swing sounds of the '30s and '40s delivered with inventive musicality and breezy Aussie charm.

Duncan Hemstock is a band leader like no other. He brings his joy for life and music to every performance, always delivering with a smile and a cheeky quip or two. His clarinet playing is not only influenced by Goodman, but also the fiery intent of Edmond Hall, while his Tenor Saxophone approach is inspired by the great Lester Young.