Rock Around the Clock

About the concert

Get ready to dance in your seats for a special night of boogie-woogie and rock 'n' roll! From the roots of the Black music of Memphis and Nashville grew the playful grandson called jazz, which is of course rock ‘n’ roll.

There is a deep connection between jazz and rock and roll, in which jazz, with its unique style of the "boogie", significantly influences the development of rock and roll.  The improvisational nature of jazz, and the use of "blue notes" laid the foundation for the emergence of rock and roll. After World War II there was a significant development when guitars and electric instruments were introduced.

Artists such as Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry were inspired by jazz and R&B to create the distinctive sound of early rock and roll. Among the songs in the program are: ‘Johnny Be Good’, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, ‘Hound Dog’ and more.

Featuring:

Nicolle Rochelle Vocals

Ray Gelto Saxophone & Vocals

Michael Varekamp Trumpet & Vocals

Denny Ilett Guitar & Vocals

Harry Kanters Piano 

Bruno Rousselet Bass

Rony Holan Drums

photos: © Luca Vantusso LKV Photo Agency/ Leonardo Di Lorenzo / Stephane Barthold www.jazzcaen.com/ Peter Vit/ Yossi Zwecker / Piet Gispen / Paul Evrard