Ray Gelato: Swing & Jump-Jive Tenor Sax & Vocals

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Get ready to be whisked back to the 1950's with tenor saxophonist and vocal jazz showman Ray Gelato.  Known for his distinctive Louis Prima influenced vocal style, Ray has worked with many jazz greats including, Sam Butera, Scott Hamilton, Al Grey (Count Basie), Buddy Tate, Van Morrison, Al Casey (Fats Waller).   

Personal highlights of his career include playing Umbria Jazz in Italy 8 times, The Montreal Jazz Festival, Carnegie Hall, The Blue Note NY, The Lincoln Center NY and Sir Paul McCartney’s wedding. He has also opened for Robbie Williams at The Royal Albert Hall and performed on two occasions for Her Majesty The Queen. 

Ray and his acclaimed band The Giants have been a favourite at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London, holding down a 14 year residency over the Christmas period.

Expect to hear some foot-stompin’ songs that are guaranteed to have you jumpin’ and jivin’ and leave you feeling uplifted and inspired!

"Not for nothing is Gelato known as The Godfather of Swing, a sheer delight" - Daily Telegraph

Ray Gelato - Vocals & Sax
Sandra Lambert - Piano
Mick Hutton - Double Bass
Jeff Lardner - Drums 

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Doors open at 7 pm with live music running from 7.45 pm – 10.15 pm (with a 30 minute interval). 

Tables & Seating

All reservations/bookings are guaranteed a seat.  Seating will be in a cabaret-style format with small tables, or in a theatre-style in rows.  Group bookings of 6 or more will be seated together wherever possible.

Supper

Homemade chicken or vegetarian 'Curry In The Box' will be available to purchase from 7 pm for just £6 and will be served in the Members' Bar Dining area.  No pre-booking is required. 

 The Ivy Room, (inside Farnham Conservative Club), Ivy Lane, Farnham, Surrey - GU9 7PQ

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