Sunday at the West Shore Theatre
JAZZ AT THE MOVIES
The Jack Saint Clair Band with guest vocalist Chelsea Reed
Jazz meets movie music in a most fitting venue on Sunday June 16th at the restored West Shore Theatre to cap off the 2024 Iron Bridge Music Festival. Join us for an evening of memorable themes and songs from classic Hollywood re-imagined through the swinging sounds of Jack Saint Clair and his ensemble. From film noir to the western, "Casablanca" to "Goldfinger", this toe-tapping program is sure to delight BOTH movie and music lovers alike.
Free Concert | Donations gladly Accepted
Doors open at 7:00pm | Program starts at 7:30pm
Jack Saint Clair Band
7:30pm
Jack Saint Clair is a saxophonist and bandleader based in Philadelphia. His horn is warm and melodic, and his band sparkles with his fresh and sophisticated orchestrations. In addition to leading his own ensembles, Saint Clair is a horn and pen for hire, and has written commissions for the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Temple University Jazz Band and the Philly POPS.
In October 2012, vocalist Chelsea Reed brought five of her friends together to play some tunes in a South Philly dining room. Her plan was to form a band that played for swing dancers, so she could finally have the chance to sing her favorite songs for an audience that loved the music of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday as much as she did. Since that fateful day, she’s been living that dream and couldn’t be happier about it.
Now, Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five are at home at swing dances, jazz clubs and concert halls alike. They have played renowned Philadelphia venues and travel the country year round to perform at music festivals and Lindy and Blues exchanges and workshops. They have had the honor of sharing the stage with trumpeter Terell Stafford and trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, who is featured on their 2017 release Spreadin’ Rhythm Around. Their 2020 release, Carolina Lullaby showcases original songs steeped in jazz, blues, and folk traditions where Reed’s vocals and swing musicality shine.
When not composing, the band loves exploring the roots of jazz and finding creative ways to interpret forgotten songs. Chelsea Reed and the Fair Weather Five draw upon the intensity of powerhouse vocalists, the ingenuity of 20th century composers, and the soul of the dance floor. They are silly, passionate people who love playing this music. And that’s all there is to it.