The evening began with a superb three-course meal – some people there set the scene by having champagne cocktails in the Champagne Bar overlooking the sea above the Cabaret venue.
Then the show - and Buddy Greco was absolutely amazing. He sang and played the (lovely, Yamaha) grand piano on stage, accompanied by The Sands Venue’s own 7-piece band of outstanding musicians who followed Greco as he improvised. Apart from his wonderful singing and piano playing, Buddy Greco also treated us to some very amusing anecdotes about his time as a world class singer.
Buddy also introduced his wife, singer Lezlie Anders who I had never heard before. Lezlie is not only stunningly beautiful but is an outstanding singer and entertainer. She is currently touring with her Fever Show commemorating the life and work of Peggy Lee and I cannot wait to see and hear Lezlie Anders again I was so impressed.
Buddy Greco said that the Sands Venue in Blackpool is equal to anything you will find in Las Vegas but I should point out that you don’t have that magnificent sea view in Vegas.
As always a huge thank you to Mr Peter Swann for having the vision to bring The Sands to Blackpool, to all the wonderful Sands staff, to Neil Shatliff who leads the Sands House Band, to Mark Gill the sound engineer and, of course to Buddy Greco and Lesley Anders for a truly wonderful evening.
Buddy Greco will be back at The Sands Venue Swing Night on Friday, 28th September 2012 and Buddy Greco and Lezlie Anders will be there with their trio on Saturday, 29th September 2012.
