James Tormé 'BACK IN TOWN' LIMITED SELECTION VENUES TOUR

The multi-award winning singer James Tormé returns to the UK for a limited number of live dates soon. Having sold out all his previous UK dates over the past 3 years, tickets are expected to be in high demand for these 3 new Love Songs Project shows.

James Tormé 'BACK IN TOWN' LIMITED SELECTION VENUES TOUR

Friday 2nd September @ Norwich Jazz Weekender Festival (With the Tom Dunnett Big Band) http://www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk/Jazz_Festival__Gigs.html
Tickets £25 on stage 10pm
"Celebrates the Great show"

Saturday 10th September @ Islay Jazz Festival, Scotland (With his Scottish Trio)
http://www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk/programme/artists/james-tormé.html
Tickets £20 on stage 8:30pm
"Celebrates the Great show"

"Its a show I've been wanting to put together for a long long time - celebrating of a 'generous helping' of the recording artists, songwriters and arrangers that have shaped my musicality, and consequently my career. From Buddy Rich, Miles Davis, Chet Baker and Peggy Lee, to Ella FitzGerald, Ray Charles, Fred Astaire, (my father Mel Tormé of course!), Shorty Rogers, Marty Paich, Nelson Riddle and many more. I spent time with several of these people growing up. The CTG tour has been amazing. We've been able to do it all over the world. So needless to say I'm very grateful for that".

Love Songs Project shows:
Thursday 18th September @ 606 Club, 90 Lots Road, Chelsea, London SW10 0QD
http://www.606club.co.uk/
Tickets £18
Tel: 020 7352 5953

Friday September 30th @ Maidstone Music Room, Pizza Express
32 Earl Street, London, ME14 1PS
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/james-torm/3760144002
Tickets £20 Doors 7pm show 8:30pm
Tel: 020 7439 4962

Saturday October 8th @ Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean St, Soho, London W1D 3RW
https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/james-torm/3760144002
Tickets £25 Doors 7:30pm show 9:00pm
Tel: 020 7437 9595

James Tormé returns to the UK for 3 exclusive performances of his new LOVE SONGS PROJECT show.
This is James' tip of the hat to the greatest love songs ever written, all done "the Tormé way".

Classics such as Rodgers & Hart's "I Didn't Know What Time It Was" and "Wait 'Till You See Her", Cole Porter's little known chestnut, 'Looking At You" and Jerome Kern's "Folks Who Live On The Hill", plus James will be performing a sneak preview of his upcoming new album.

These promise to be 3 very special nights for sure and each show features James' All- Star quartet including Ross Stanley (Piano) Tim Thornton (Bass), Martyn Kaine (Drums) and the great Brandon Allen on Tenor Saxophone.

For more info please visit: www.jamestorme.com

See James Tormé 4 min "show reel" here:
http://youtu.be/JGqvoLBOAwQ

According to Jazz FM™, "If you get a chance to see James Tormé you should beg, borrow, even steal a ticket". With just a single visit to one of James' shows it's easy to see why the multi-award winning singer is quickly becoming one of the most talked about artists on the planet.

James Tormé (who is the son of 3-time Grammy Award Winning jazz legend Mel Tormé) is taking the legacy he was born into even further - and causing a serious buzz in the process. Often appearing with outfits like the BBC Concert Orchestra, Ronnie Scott's Orchestra and Les Paul Trio, the charismatic young star's debut album has topped both the iTunes and Amazon Jazz Charts*.

Tormé is "the best male jazz singer to come along in 20 years" according to long time Verve Records president, Chuck Mitchell, the man who first discovered him. Having grown up spending time with a myriad of jazz legends (Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Duke Ellington, George Shearing, Buddy Rich & more), one begins to understand why. Tormé himself attributes as much of his ability as a performer to the "process of osmosis” as he does to his own show-business background. Explains Tormé, “There's no question, I absorbed a lot from my dad, and his peers.” This is clear as soon as one hears his singing style, which draws from the “old school”, but with modern styling that makes it very current in today's market.

James Tormé is being praised from all corners of the globe by everyone from Billboard™ and CBS News, to BBC Radio 2 and Jamie Cullum. Possessing the look (and swagger) of a Hollywood star, he seems to know just how to handle all the press attention he's getting. It's no mystery that Tormé is now consistently appearing to standing room only crowds at the world's top venues as well as being featured as the centrepiece of prestigious jazz festivals across the globe. Says Tormé, "Every show, every appearance is important to me, whether it's the Greek Theatre or a small jazz club. I remember every audience. If they're going to pay money to see me, I want to give them a night they'll never forget."

“If you get a chance to see James Tormé you should beg, borrow, even steal a ticket.”
- Jazz FM

“...great arrangements, beautifully sung.”
- Michael Parkinson, BBC Radio 2

“Just like his dad - same quality of voice and everything. Fantastic!”
- Sir Terry Wogan

“An extraordinary singer with immense resources — on top of everything else, his phrasing on “Love for Sale” was audacious and brilliant.”
- Andrew Cartmel, London Jazz News

“He is in a class of his own.”
- Jo Good, BBC Radio 6 Music

“James Tormé is definitely his father’s son - smooth and cool.”
- Dan Aquilante, NY Post

“In an evening brimming with brilliant moments it’s difficult to chose favourites.”
- London Jazz News

“A smooth as silk crooner, Tormé also demonstrated that he can scat, swing and riff with the best of them.”
- Examiner.com

“Looking round the packed room feet were tapping and fingers clicking as the man from Los Angeles took something classical, polished it up and made it sparklingly contemporary.”
- West London

“He is a master at vocal restraint and control. ...It is all in the genes.”
- Bluesandsoul.com