A Brief History of Popular Music, Part Two ~ "The Renaissance of Swing"
Nigel M Thompson SpeakerNet Sponsor
- Regions:
- Bristol, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Hereford
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Probus
- Fee:
- Paid: £ 40 plus 15p per mile travelled. I live in GL19 ~ 100 mile radius
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 20th July 2021
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The 14 years 1946 through 1960 produced some of the finest songs and singers of the 20th Century and this talk celebrates artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and songwriters such as George Gershwin , Sammy Kahn and Jerome Kern.
Using video and audio clips we look at some of the greatest dancers of the age as well as big bands lead by Count Basie, Duke Ellington etc.
Views: 1162 | Enquiries: 4About Nigel M Thompson
I have been giving talks to Probus clubs, U3A etc, for more than 6 years. I have been awarded a Speaker Rosette by the Probus Speaker Register of Gloucs. which means that at least three clubs have spoken positively about my presentations.
I spent the majority of my working life in Sales and Marketing and was a director of a £30mn engineering company in Cheltenham, close to my current residence. I spent much of the last few years until I retired presenting to large groups of Architects and Consulting Engineers, worldwide. (Fosters, Ove Arup etc). I taught myself how to create presentations in Powerpoint during this period.
Since I retired in 2010, I have created 16, 60 minute powerpoint presentations. I am enjoying expanding my audience through Speakernet.
I always try to mix humour into my talks, wherever relevant
I charge £ 45 for a talk plus £0.15 per mile for expenses, and am willing to travel up to 40 miles from GL19 . All of my fees, less expenses go to various charities
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