Herne Hill Music Festival Opening Night! Friday 9th Oct.
October 9 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
£15 – £20
#HerneHillMusicFestival ’26 is coming on fast with gigs and community events, 9-18 October! We usually kick off with #jazz at The Half Moon, Herne Hill, and this year is no different. Opening Night Friday the 9th features vocalist and trumpeter Freddie Benedict and his brilliant quartet, made up of Chris Bland (piano), Kieran Gunter (guitar), Luke Fowler (bass) and Floyer Sydenham (drums). Freddie released his debut single ‘Colours’ in May to great reviews!
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• ‘Colours is the debut single by rising star jazz vocalist, composer and arranger Freddie Benedict. Beginning his professional career as the lead male singer with National Youth Jazz Orchestra … Freddie has performed all over the UK … (it is) the essence of his live performances, with a recording of an original composition that showcases the young vocalist’s talent, both as a singer and songwriter.’ — Simply Jazz Talk
• ‘The man can act, skat, sing, and play the trumpet! Freddie was born from an artistic family, joining a local jazz choir as a child, sent him on his way to becoming the ambitious, and talented performer you’ll see on stage. His vocal talents have seen him play at some of the most sought after concert halls.’ — Design My Night
• ‘A moment of calm amidst the storms of life, delivered by this inspiring band … Freddie Benedict writes with maturity and depth beyond his years, entertaining us with a superb programme of carefully arranged classics and original songs that are destined to become future standards.’ — Twickenham Jazz Club