ATTENDED
27th September 2019, 8pm
Esplanade Recital Studio
It was a wonderful night of free flowing jazz with Jeremy Monteiro and friends.
The show kicked off with 2 instrumentals. First a trio performance with Benjamin Poh on the double bass and Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan on drums, followed by the introduction of guitarist, Eugene Pao and Shawn Letts on the saxophone. Jeremy gave a rendition of My Cherie Amor before he introduced his first vocal guest.
Things started to get fun with the inclusion of Stephen Francis with his raw vocals, sporting a pair of shades and shaking his head like Stevie Wonder. Jeremy Monteiro added that “he is old enough to get away with it”.
The smooth voice of Nick Zavior provided the soothing feeling of old school ballads as he belted out Lately and If It’s Magic. Accompanied by the impressive harmonica of Jen Bunge, it gave the songs the Stevie Wonder flavour.
A horn section was pulled in and the tempo picked up with a Jeremy getting everyone to clap along to I Wish.
As some of the instrumentalists went for a break, Jeremy gave us his Sinatra version of You Are The Sunshine Of My Life.
Alemay Fernandez with her powerful diva like voice was perfect for Summer Soft and the closing song, Sir Duke. Listening to her scatting was pure joy as she blended with the instruments so easily and smoothly.
The encore was You and I, sung by Jeremy and with all 3 singers singing Love’s In Need Of Love Today. With the last song done, a standing ovation by a very happy and appreciative audience was showered upon the performers.
What a great night of music.
*Photos taken with Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Presented by Showtime Productions
In Collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Jeremy Monteiro with guests Alemay Fernandez, Nick Zavior, Stephen Francis, Eugene Pao, Shawn Letts, Jens Bunge, Hong Chanutr Techatan-nan and Benjamin Poh.
“If you were to ask me who is my favourite pop artist of all time, my answer would definitely be Stevie Wonder.” – Jeremy Monteiro
Continuing his series of jazz tribute albums, Jeremy Monteiro presents the latest— Jeremy Monteiro – Overjoyed…a jazz tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder—recorded and released in tribute to Stevie Wonder!
Monteiro is joined in this album launch concert by some of his favourite musician friends Eugene Pao, Hong Chanutr Techatana-nan, Shawn Letts, Jens Bunge, Ben Poh, Alemay Fernandez, Nick Zavior, and his old friend and collaborator of more than 30 years, Stephen Francis. Enjoy a jazzy, groovy evening with them as they perform tracks off the album which includes Stevie Wonder’s best-known tunes such as You Are the Sunshine of My Life, Overjoyed, Lately, My Cherie Amour, and many others.
$55^
Limited concessions for students and NSFs: $38
Limited concessions for seniors: $48
Showtimes
27 & 28 Sep 2019
Fri & Sat
Fri: 8pm
Sat: 3pm & 8pm
Click here for the link to purchase the tickets