Peggy’s House Band play: Titans of the Great American Songbook
Sunday Afternoon – 15th February
Dining from 1pm
Performance 2-4pm (with interval)
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Peggy’s House Band play: Titans of the Great American Songbook
George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern stand as towering figures who defined the sound of American popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Their work did more than entertain—it captured the sophistication, optimism, and emotional breadth of a rapidly changing nation, shaping a musical tradition that continues to resonate today as the Great American Songbook.
George Gershwin forged a bold and unmistakably American musical voice by blending classical forms with the rhythmic vitality of jazz. His work moved seamlessly between the concert hall and the Broadway stage, reflecting the energy of modern city life with confidence and imagination. Gershwin’s music embraced innovation without sacrificing accessibility, helping to legitimize popular music as a serious artistic force and expanding the boundaries of what American composition could be.
Cole Porter brought elegance, wit, and cosmopolitan flair to American popular music. Writing with remarkable sophistication, Porter infused his work with charm, irony, and emotional nuance, creating music that felt both glamorous and deeply human. His refined sensibility and impeccable craftsmanship elevated Broadway to new levels of style, influencing generations of composers with his balance of intelligence, humor, and melodic appeal.
Jerome Kern played a pivotal role in transforming musical theater into a unified dramatic form. He believed music should serve story and character, and his approach helped establish a more natural, emotionally grounded style of musical storytelling. Kern’s gift for melody, combined with his commitment to dramatic integrity, laid the groundwork for the modern American musical and inspired collaborators and successors alike.
Together, Gershwin, Porter, and Kern created a lasting musical legacy that defined an era and continues to shape American culture. Their collective influence endures on stages and concert platforms around the world—true titans whose music remains vibrant, relevant, and timeless.
Line up:
Eliot Richards – tenor saxophone
Paul Deats – piano
Simon Paterson – bass
George Double – drums
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Ticket and Venue information:
- You can request to be seated in ‘Dizzy’ (raked theatre), ‘Duke’ (side wall), ‘Billie’ (front of stage) or ‘Mingus’ (near piano) and we will do our best to allocate you to your chosen seats. Just let us know in the “other requirements” box during booking.
- Though we can guarantee that you will have a table, we cannot guarantee exactly where, as we do our best to fulfil all customers requirements
- Seating in ‘Ella’ or ‘Satchmo’ (by the windows) is allocated last, unless specifically requested. Please note, a few of these seats are restricted view
- All seats are at a table or bar where you can order food and drink with table service
- You can view a seating plan here
SPECIAL ACCESS NEEDS
- Please email bookings@peggysskylight.co.uk to reserve a suitable seat for you and your party
- We have an accessible toilet on the ground floor
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