Video of the Day: the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra shares 'My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose' for Burns Night
Monday, January 25, 2021
Saxophonist and bandleader Tommy Smith introduces the SNJO's musical interpretation of Robert Burns' famous poem
The SNJO celebrates the birthday of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with the release of a heartfelt instrumental version on video of 'My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose' on Monday 25 January.
Taken from the orchestra’s 25th anniversary concert at Perth Concert Hall in December, the recording was made under strict coronavirus regulations.
Burns composed 'My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose' in 1794, just two years before he died, and is said to have written it for his wife and muse, Jean Armour, to sing. The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra’s version was arranged by American pianist and composer Geoffrey Keezer and was originally performed by the orchestra with popular singer and Burns interpreter Eddi Reader.
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