A celebration of the music and words of Sir Van Morrison, endorsed by the man himself, The Van Morrison Alumni Band play Lighthouse Poole on Sunday 20 October.

A group of all-star musicians, who have between them accompanied Van Morrison in more than 1400 concerts around the world and have amassed more than 500 recordings credits on the singer’s albums dating back several decades, The Van Morrison Band includes: Leo Green (sax), Matt Holland (trumpet), Alec Dankworth (bass), Robin Aspland (piano), Ralph Salmins (drums) and will be joined by Al Cherry (guitar), Vanessa Haynes (vocals), Kristin Hosein (vocals).

Following their London Coliseum debut earlier this year, expect to hear hits from Van Morrison’s extensive archive of 44 studio albums, including Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance, Days Like This and Into the Mystic.

Curated and hosted by saxophonist, broadcaster and close friend of Van, Leo Green – who has played on seven albums by Van Morrison and appeared on stages with him all over the world – music lovers will be blown away by these incredible musicians.

He says: "This will be a real honour and a great joy for this group of musicians to come together for a tour to celebrate the words and music of Van Morrison – I can’t wait!”

The project has been endorsed by Van Morrison himself, who comments: “These songs are meant to be sung and heard and I am really happy that Leo is carrying the torch.”

Tickets go on pre-sale to Lighthouse Friends only from Wednesday 13 March and on general sale from Friday 15 March. at https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk. 

For details of Lighthouse Friends visit https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/support-lighthouse/.