Music

Jazz by the Sea: A tribute to Oscar Peterson

Sunday 26 January 2025

Craig Milverton is firmly established as one of Britain’s top jazz pianists, praised as “a master of whatever he chooses to perform” by Humphrey Lyttleton, and a winner in the British Jazz Awards. In this programme, Craig pays homage to probably the greatest of all jazz pianists, and his biggest influence, Oscar Peterson. This show highlights all the great recordings of Oscar from his biggest hit 'Tenderly', to his best selling album 'Night Train' and also focuses on his great compositions including ‘The Canadiana Suite’ celebrating his homeland of Canada.

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Bar opens 7:00 P.M.
Starts 8:00 P.M.
Advance £14.00
On the door £16.00

10% off for members

Unreserved Seating

Book online at any time, at the Lyme Regis Bookshop and Bridport Tourist Information Centre during normal opening hours, the Marine on Monday and Friday mornings 10 – 1, and over the phone on 01308 424901. The displayed price includes a £1 restoration levy.

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Craig Milverton is firmly established as one of Britain’s top jazz pianists, praised as “a master of whatever he chooses to perform” by Humphrey Lyttleton, and a winner in the British Jazz Awards. In this programme, Craig pays homage to probably the greatest of all jazz pianists, and his biggest influence, Oscar Peterson. This show highlights all the great recordings of Oscar from his biggest hit 'Tenderly', to his best selling album 'Night Train' and also focuses on his great compositions including ‘The Canadiana Suite’ celebrating his homeland of Canada.

“An extravagantly gifted pianist with an unrivalled sense of swing” Jazz CD of the Month, Dave Gelly, The Observer. “The best pianist to come along in Britain in the last 2 decades, and the nearest to the great Oscar Peterson” Digby Fairweather. Just three of the quotes extolling Craigs jazz talent.

Craig Milverton recorded his tribute to Oscar, which was Jazz CD of the Month in The Observer, and received enthusiastic reviews in the Jazz Press. Craig has been featured at big festivals including Brecon, London and Swanage and has performed at many top venues including Ronnie Scotts, Soho Pizza Express and the Concorde Club. Appearing with Craig are two of the most talented musicians on the jazz scene, John Donnelly on Bass and Coach York on drums  

This concert is a must for all Peterson fans and all those people who love jazz that swings.

“The best pianist to come along in Britain in the last two decades, and the nearest to the great Oscar Peterson” 

– Digby Fairweather

“Milverton is an extravagantly gifted pianist with an unrivalled sense of swing” 

– The Observer