A word from Jayne
I am in the process of updating and revising the website. In the meantime, you will see details below of I Got Rhythm, the show that I launched with Barry and his jazz band earlier this year and which we are now promoting (see the review!). Also, details of some exciting engagements for the new year.
Review - concert 17th January
Enter the delightful soprano Jayne May-Sysum to give beautifully poised performances ...
... the clarity was notable ...
... showing what a superb instrument the human voice can be ...
These wonderful comments (and others) were made by Michael Drake of the Eastern Daily Press (EDP) in his review of Jayne's concert on 17th January with the Norwich Baroque (see below). For the full review (reproduced by kind permission of the EDP) see this page here >>>
We now have some superb photographs which we have been able to publish with permission. For large images See this page here. For a new gallery of images, see here (separate window which can be closed to return here)
New Show
I Got Rhythm
This new show with Musical Director Barry Todd features the best of light jazz and theatre music.
The exceptional Barry Todd has an illustrious history in the business having been Musical Director to, amongst others, West End star Dave Willetts and the late Anthony Newley. Now he brings all his experience and musicianship to this exciting new partnership with Jayne.
On stage with Jayne, and Barry on piano, will be Dave Pullin and Mike Tustin on double bass and drums.
Not only are you guaranteed an evening of fabulous song and music, there will also be much laughter along the way! If you haven’t yet seen your ‘must see’ show, this is it!
Featuring classic standards from Gershwin, Sammy Cahn, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Mandel, Cole Porter & many more!
Along with fabulous songs and exceptional musicians, Jayne’s trademark style and easy rapport with her audiences will, as always, have everyone tapping their feet and feeling very much a part of this wonderful new show.
Review of first performance at the Little Theatre, Sheringham
Dates for spring 2010 - so far
Sunday 17th January 2010 – 3.00 pm: United Reformed Church, Princes Street, Norwich. Concert with the Norwich Baroque. Programme to include Handel, Vivaldi, Pergolesi, Scarlatti and Corelli. For more details please see the Norwich Baroque website here. and here. For a larger image of the poster showing more details of the programme for this concert click here
For a review of the concert by Michael Drake of the Eastern Daily Press see here
Jayne will be appearing with Norwich Baroque again on 16th January 2011!
Sunday 14th March – 3.00 pm Concert followed by Afternoon Tea: Wolterton Hall, Norfolk ~ by kind permission of Lord and Lady Walpole. Mothering Sunday Concert and Tea Party in aid of Livability's Appeal for the improvement and refurbishment of John Grooms Court, Norwich. With Cantilena Choir.
Saturday 20th March – 7.30pm: Norwich Playhouse: Platform Unplugged. Jayne will be performing at this very exciting show, hosted by Future Radio. This promises to be a great event. Please see the Norwich Playhouse 'What's On' Guide for more details.
Saturday 10th April – 7.30 pm: St Nicholas Church, Wells-next-the-Sea. Spring Fever - Songs for Springtime with Geoff Davidson.
Friday 23rd April – St George's Day Celebration. Private function at Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey.
Thursday 20th May 2010 – 1.00 pm: St Michael and All Angels Parish Church, Aylsham, Norfolk. Concert for Aylsham Music Society with Philip Trzebiotawski (cello) and Jim Laird (Piano). For more details please see the Aylsham Music Society website here
Saturday 22nd May – St Peter & St Paul Church, Salle, Norfolk. With North Norfolk Chorale. Programme includes Parry (I was glad), Fauré (Requiem) & Mendelssohn (Hymn of Praise). Ticket details to be confirmed.
Friday 18th June – 7.30 pm: St Mary's Church, Little Walsingham, Norfolk. "Jim and Jayne in June" with Jim Laird. Jayne will be appearing again with accompanist Jim Laird at this most beautiful Church. Come and join 'Jim and Jayne' for what will be a very special evening at this special venue. It is advisable to telephone and reserve tickets beforehand. Tickets: £8 available by telephoning 01263 712722 or 01263 713505. For the full poster for this event click here or on the thumbnail on the right.
