Guy Barker’s History of Soul

Guy Barker conductor/arranger
Tommy Blaize & Vanessa Haynes vocalists
RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Get on board the soul train for a journey through one of the 20th century’s most evocative musical styles.

RTÉ Concert Orchestra Associate Artist and jazz supremo Guy Barker explores the history of soul with acclaimed vocalist Vanessa Haynes and Strictly Come Dancing singing star Tommy Blaize. Guy’s sonically stunning arrangements will include music from the greatest soul legends such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Ray Charles and Bessie Smith, with hits like Respect, Chain of Fools, Reet Petite, Take me to the River and lots, lots, more.