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The Toots Project
In a concert programme endorsed by Thielemans himself shortly before his death in 2016, harmonica maestro Phil Hopkins joins some of the UK’s most inventive jazz musicians to explore the eclectic repertoire of Toots. Taking the audience on what amounts to a journey through popular music of the last 50 years, the setlist ranges from well- known themes to Sesame Street and Midnight Cowboy, Thielemans’ own composition Bluesette (which quickly became a jazz standard), and the results of famous collaborations with Benny Goodman, Paul Simon, Bill Evans and many others.
Tipping his hat to Thielemans’ extensive musical liaisons, Hopkins has also arranged his own favourite tunes by Norah Jones, Carole King, Stevie Wonder and others to round out this fascinating programme.
Featuring strong melodies, familiar themes and Phil’s own commentary threading the set together, this programme will appeal to audiences of all ages and interests.