Elaine Delmar

Jazz FM & One Jazz presenter Ruth Fisher invites you to a special jazz brunch with the legendary Elaine Delmar in the elegant Halsey Hall, located just across from Watford Town Hall.

Elaine Delmar, the daughter of renowned trumpeter Leslie 'Jiver' Hutchinson, was raised in a world of music and forged an illustrious career. She starred in musicals such as Bubbling Brown Sugar, Cowardy Custard, and Kern Goes to Hollywood on both London and Broadway stages, and received critical acclaim for her dramatic role in A Map of the World at the National Theatre. Elaine also appeared in Ken Russell's Mahler.

As a vocalist, she has performed alongside Andy Williams, Michel Legrand, and the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. Her touring shows, Let’s Do It and By George, It’s Gershwin, celebrated the timeless music of Cole Porter and George Gershwin, respectively.

Elaine will perform songs from her extensive repertoire and share insights into her extraordinary career in conversation with Ruth. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind musical experience!

A full help-yourself brunch will be served as part of the morning with vegetarian/vegan options available.

Photograph of Elaine by Tatiana Gorilovsky.

Band Line-up

Elaine Delmar – voice

Barry Green – piano

Simon Thorpe – bass

Bobby Worth – drums

Menu

• Bacon, sausage & egg, plus mushroom & hash-browns

• Bread/toast

• Danish pastry selection (with vegan option available)

• Fresh fruit platter

• Yoghurts

• Unlimited tea, coffee and fruit juice

We are automatically accommodating for up to 5 vegan and 10 vegetarian covers. But do let us know ahead of time your preferences (including any allergies) by emailing us at jazz@watfordjazzjunction.com. There is plenty of food, available in a help-yourself buffet format, so all appetites will be sated!

Seats are limited to just 70 people, so you can be sure of an inclusive and special atmosphere. We do not specify seats or tables at this event, although large groups (e.g. 8-10) can normally be accommodated together on a single table. Please email jazz@watfordjazzjunction.com if this is something you would like enabled and we'll look to reserve the right space.

Timing

Doors open at 10.30am, not before, from when brunch will be available. The show will commence at 11am and we expect to run until a bit after 12.30pm.

Parking and access

Parking for about 12 vehicles is available on site, accessed from Halsey Road, just off Rosslyn Road. Access to the show is fully disability friendly but do let us know ahead of time with any specific requirements. There is also off-road parking nearby the venue (noting it's a Sunday) and other public car parks in walking distance.