In Perth, Candlelight concerts have honoured classical music greats, rock legends, pop stars and more. However, one of the clear favourites of the glowing series around the world is certainly Candlelight Jazz. This spring, the concert series is extending the International Jazz Day (30 April) celebrations for Candlelight Jazz Week, and what better way to salute the genre than with a tribute to the one and only Aretha Franklin?
Unlike the traditional Candlelight concerts that feature classically-trained musicians wowing audiences with their skilled musical precision, Candlelight Jazz performances feature jazz bands. Very good jazz bands. This season, supremely talented musicians will pay homage to the legendary Queen of Soul and recreate the feel of a jazz club inside Perth Town Hall so that you can get swept up in the intimate atmosphere of the illuminated evening and bop your head to funky tunes.
Candlelight Jazz & Soul: Tribute to Aretha Franklin
The Candlelight series invites everyone to experience some of the most popular and beloved jazz and soul songs in a new light. Featuring electrifying performances of Aretha Franklin’s timeless hits, the series promises to be the cat’s meow!
The certified ‘Queen of Soul’ has played a pivotal role in the shift in the music genre and we continue to hear her hits with great joy to this day. From “Natural Woman” and “Natural Woman” to “A Change Is Gonna Come”, the evening’s program is packed with the vocalist’s biggest hits, and you’re sure to feel good at this candlelight concert.
Candlelight Jazz is taking to the stage at Perth Town Hall and will continue shining a light on jazz greats, soul queens and famed singer-songwriters. Keep an eye out on more Candlelight Jazz tribute concerts but in the meantime, you can get your tickets to experience the music of some of the most revered jazz and soul artists of the past century as thousands of candles flicker and glow.