To celebrate the 100th anniversary of composer Leonard Bernstein’s birth, ‘Way Out West Side Story’ sees London’s landmark collective of jazz musicians re-imagining his music.
Tonight’s performance will consist of four horns, vocalist and a rhythm section, including the talents of Tim Whitehead, Tony Woods, Kate Williams, and Nette Robinson. The collective’s re-imaginings of Leonard Bernstein’s works will cast new light on his wonderful music, laying down a marker for the hundredth anniversary of the composer’s birth.
Tim Whitehead – tenor sax
Tony Woods – alto sax
Kate Williams – piano
Dave Jones – bass
Nette Robinson – vocals/baritone
Nick Mills -trombone
Gary Willcox – drums