A night of George Gershwin with the Phil Shotton Trio and vocalist Adee Lifshitz – Friday 2nd September 2022

Phil Shotton regularly performs alongside many national and international jazz artists and has appeared at major jazz festivals, venues and music festivals throughout the country and abroad. Highly sought-after as both a performer and recording artist, Phil has released two albums under his own name and appeared on numerous recordings as a sideman. Adee Lifshitz is a singer, songwriter, and arranger from Israel, now based in Manchester. She is currently involved in various musical projects, including swing/jazz band Vintage Swing Thing, AMC Gospel Choir and The Feel Good Choir. Alongside performing, Adee is the assistant producer for English Folk Expo (EFEx), a charity that supports the English folk, roots & acoustic music sector through initiatives including industry showcasing and public festivals.Featuring the music of George Gershwin, this swinging trio play music from the wide and varied repertoire of Gershwin’s jazz standards - The Great American Songbook at its best! You'll be bound to recognise, tap your feet along to and even sing along with timeless jazz classics performed with stunning musicianship and a great sense of character. Coupled with Adee’s astonishing vocal talents, this is a ensemble not to be missed. Phil & Adee’s onstage rapport and clear enjoyment of the music and appreciation of each other’s style is contagious and will uplift the audience in a way that only such virtuous communicative jazz can!