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Cleo Laine at 90

Dame Cleo Laine celebrates her stellar career with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band and star guests Clare Teal, Kandace Springs, Charlie Wood and Jacqui Dankworth.

Another chance to hear the concert recorded to celebrate Dame Cleo Laine's 90th birthday at the historic Town Hall in Birmingham in 2017. Dame Cleo was in the company of a stellar cast of friends old and new, together with the seventy musicians of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band, conducted by one of the biggest names in British jazz, Guy Barker.
Among the guest artists, Clare Teal, Kandace Springs, Jacqui Dankworth, Alec Dankworth and Charlie Wood. The concert features music from across Dame Cleo's career, including her work with her husband John Dankworth and albums with James Galway, Dudley Moore, and Ray Charles. Dame Cleo has enjoyed hits in every area of the music business; hit records like, 'If' and 'Send in the Clowns'; musical theatre triumphs including 'Porgy and Bess' and 'Showboat'; television specials; and of course countless concerts and record releases. A champion of 'all music' at their theatre in Wavendon John and Cleo made a unique contribution to British jazz encouraging young talents and welcoming established artists which continues today. With Dame Cleo performing herself and the best of British jazz musicians on stage, this will be a night to remember! A chance for all to say 'Happy Birthday'' and 'Carry on Cleo!' Presenter, Leo Green.

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Fri 15 Nov 2019 20:00

Music Played

  • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    High Adventure (Friday Night Is Music Night Sig Tune)

  • Clare Teal & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Kandace Springs & The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    I'm Beginning To See The Light (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Jacqui Dankworth & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Bill (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Alec Dankworth & The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    Cherokee (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Kandace Springs & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Jacqui Dankworth

    The Compleat Works (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    African Waltz (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Emily Dankworth, John Horler, Alec Dankworth & Tom Gordon Trio

    When I Take My Sugar To Tea (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Charlie Wood & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Clare Teal & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Both Sides Now (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Kandace Springs

    Solitude (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Jacqui Dankworth & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    On A Clear Day (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Clare Teal & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Everybody Says Don't (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Jacqui Dankworth, The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Kandace Springs & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    The Look Of Love (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Charlie Wood & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Come Rain Or Come Shine (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Clare Teal & The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    Perdido (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Kandace Springs & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Emily Dankworth & The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Big Band

    Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Clare Teal & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    If (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Cleo Laine & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    Accentuate The Positive (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Cleo Laine & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    I've Got A Crush On You (Friday Night is Music Night)

  • Cleo Laine, Jacqui Dankworth, Clare Teal, Kandace Springs, Charlie Wood & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

    It Don't Mean A Thing (Friday Night is Music Night)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 15 Dec 2017 20:00
  • Fri 15 Nov 2019 20:00