Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Alison sings with RLPO

October saw Alison singing with the Royal Liverpool Philarmonic Orchestra and the Guy Barker Big Band at the Guitar Festival of Great Britain. Alison sang Leonard Cohen's 'Dance Me To The End Of Love' and the Peggy Lee classic 'Black Coffee'. Here are some photos:


Event for Prince William

Martin Taylor, Alison Burns and Prince William

Alison Burns played a star-studded concert for Prince William at Windsor Castle in advance of HRH announcing his engagement to Kate Middleton. The event which was also attended by Sir Michael Parkinson, Alan Titchmarsh and Gosford Park writer Julian Fellowes was held to raise awareness for the Child Bereavement Trust, of which Prince William recently became Royal Patron.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Holiday Half Price CD Offer


AlisonBurns.com in association with P3 Music are offering you the opportunity to buy Alison Burns' latest CD album '1:AM' and get her album 'Kissing Bug' half price. Here are all the tracks on the albums:

Alison Burns & Martin Taylor - 1:AM
  1. Again
  2. Because of You
  3. He's a Tramp
  4. Sophisticated Lady
  5. The Man That Got Away
  6. Do You Love Me?
  7. I Haven't Got Anything Better To Do
  8. Drop Me A Line
  9. True
  10. How Long Has This Been Going On?
  11. If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight
  12. If It's Magic
  13. No One Ever Tells You
  14. I'm Confessin'
"With a canny selection of songs, mainly standards plus one of their own, this is a sparkling set." - The Observer

Alison Burns - Kissing Bug
  1. Kissing Bug
  2. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
  3. The Good Life
  4. But Not For Me
  5. Love Me Or Leave Me
  6. Cry Me A River
  7. No Moon At All
  8. By Myself
  9. Too Good To Be True
  10. Shadow Of Your Smile
  11. Can't Help Loving That Man
  12. The Thrill Is Gone
  13. The Way You Look Tonight
"Burns confirms her pedigree with the lightest of touches" - The Guardian

So what are you waiting for. Click here to order now.

** This offer ends on the 31st December 2010 but it is recommended that UK customers order by the 20th December and those outside the UK order by the 10th December.

Friday, April 2, 2010

An evening with Sir Michael Parkinson, Martin Taylor MBE and Alison Burns


An evening with Sir Michael Parkinson, Martin Taylor MBE & Alison Burns
Saturday 11 September 2010


Join Sir Michael Parkinson, Martin Taylor, MBE, and vocalist Alison Burns at Gleneagles for a sensational evening of lively chat and jazz.

Sir Michael Parkinson

Jazz aficionado, Sir Michael’s award-winning talk show, Parkinson, ran for over 800 shows, during which he interviewed more than 3000 famous people. He was awarded a knighthood for Services to Broadcasting in 2008.

Martin Taylor, MBE, and Alison Burns

Award-winning guitarist, Martin Taylor, who received an MBE for Services to Jazz Music in 2002, as established a musical career as an internationally acclaimed solo jazz guitarist. Alison brings her unique interpretation to traditional jazz standards and classic contemporary songs.

Prices, from £650 per couple sharing a Sovereign room, include:
  • Cocktail reception at 7pm in The Glendevon Room, attended by Sir Michael,
    Martin and Alison
  • 4-course dinner in the Ballroom accompanied by live music
  • After dinner, Sir Michael will present Martin and Alison performing on the
    Ballroom stage, after which Martin will chat with Sir Michael about his love
    and passion for jazz, with the opportunity for some questions from the audience
  • To round off the evening, The Glendevon Room will be transformed into a
    Jazz Bar, with the opportunity to personally meet Sir Michael, Martin and Alison
  • Dress code : Black Tie or White Tie
  • Wines and after dinner drinks are to guests’ own account
For those attending the event, make a weekend of it and stay on Friday 10 September and Sunday 12 September, The cost each night is £215 per Sovereign room, based on two adults sharing.

For more details and reservations, please call Resort Sales on 0800 704 705,
email resort.sales@gleneagles.com, or visit gleneagles.com

Monday, August 31, 2009

James in the famous  Forte's Cafe in Dundee
James in the famous Forte's Cafe in Dundee
Is sitting n Forte"s Cafe in Dundee famous for its hot milky coffee and hot scrambled egg rolls! Tuck in! X
James in the famous  Forte's Cafe in Dundee
James in the famous Forte's Cafe in Dundee