CURTIS Stigers is coming to Bradford next summer in a show that will see the world-renowned musician play contemporary jazz.
Curtis will perform at St George’s Hall on July 7 in a show rescheduled from July this year.
Curtis is a multi-platinum selling singer, saxophonist, producer and songwriter, who is touring the world to promote his latest album Hooray for Love.
Curtis Stigers first appeared on the music scene in the early 90s with hit songs I Wonder Why and You ́re All That Matters To Me which have become soul classics over the years.
His rendition of Nick Lowe’s (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding was included in the massively successful soundtrack of The Bodyguard movie starring Whitney Houston and Costner, selling more than 40 million copies.
Over the years Curtis has performed and recorded with Eric Clapton, Elton John, Prince, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, George Benson, The Allman Brothers Band and many more.
He sang and co-composed the theme tune to cult television series Sons of Anarchy, for which he was nominated for an Emmy.
Since 2001 Curtis Stigers has been seriously pursuing a career as a jazz singer with 7 albums out so far and many awards under his belt.
In 2003 his album You Inspire Me was the London Times ́ ‘Jazz Album of the Year’, in 2007 Stigers was named ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ by BBC Radio 2, and in 2010 Stigers won the German Jazz Echo in the category ‘Best International Male Jazz Singer’.
Visit bradford-theatre.co.uk or call 01274 432000 to book tickets.
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