Michael Stephenson meets the Alexander Claffy Trio

This evening is part of the great tradition of 20th-century American popular music – an art form that has given the world soul, jazz and R&B. It speaks of humanity, joy, pain and hope. It reminds us of who we are, what we share and what we have to offer.
Sounds that unite, comfort and stir the soul. They draw on the legacy of artists such as Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and Marvin Gaye – and transform it into something contemporary, authentic and vibrant. At a time when many are asking who we are and who we want to be, this music reminds us of our shared ability to love, to feel and to stand up for a better future. A concert that shows: these songs are not a thing of the past – they are here and now.