Swinging into Whorlton with the Pat McCarthy Quartet

THE Pat McCarthy Quartet will be bringing an evening of jazz and swing to Whorlton Village Hall this weekend.

The four piece, who are touring the northern counties, will present a varied programme ranging from 1930s classics to the new generation of modern jazz hits. Their repertoire features interesting arrangements of well loved standards alongside a few of Pat’s original songs.
The band line up features Pat McCarthy on guitars, Shannon Reilly on vocals, bassist Warren Jolly and Thom Whitworth on trumpet and guitar.
Pat has completed several European tours, theatre work, a West End residency, television and radio appearances as well as writing and recording.
Shannon has developed a style very much her own, while since graduating from Newcastle College of Music in 1989, Warren has been in constant demand as a session player and side man with some of the best known names in jazz and pop.
Thom has won various accolades and is a rising star on the jazz club and festival circuit.
The show takes place at Whorlton Village Hall on Saturday, April 1. Tickets are £10 for adults (£20 families). Call 01833 627419 or 627253.
The Pat McCarthy Band is touring with Highlights Rural Touring Scheme and backing from Jazz North’s Northern Line Scheme which supports touring for jazz musicians in the north of the country.