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4th August Brass Jaw Recent winners of the Ensemble of the Year in the 2011 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, the iconoclastic Glasgow based four-piece brings a vibrant new sound to the world of jazz. Working without a traditional rhythm section, Brass Jaw creates a performance that is truly unique in sound and direction, revealing a group that is able to adapt to almost any performance environment. Their concerts are characterised by the band’s trademark momentum, drive and charisma, in a set that strongly embraces the jazz tradition, whilst reaching out into the unknown towards new musical territory. Deep at the heart of Brass Jaw’s philosophy is the idea that music should be as engaging, entertaining and humorous as it is virtuosic, cerebral and progressive. The ensemble’s flexibility makes it the ideal vehicle for new compositions from members of the group, as well as commissions for renowned composers such as ECM recording artist John Surman, who composed two new works for Brass Jaw, subsequently premiered at the 2009 British Composers Awards. Successful appearances by the band include North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam and Rochester Jazz Festival in New York. www.brassjaw.co.uk Ryan Quigley – trumpet, Paul Towndrow – alto sax, Konrad Wiszniewski – tenor sax, Allon Beauvoisin – baritone sax. |
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Tickets £15/£12* |
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11th August Green’s Blue Notes Pianist Barry Green's brand new project exploring classic but rarely played tunes by the likes of Herbie Hancock, Andrew Hill, Hank Mobley, Kenny Dorham, Bud Powell, Sonny Clark that were issued on Blue Note Records, the American legendary label founded in 1939 by German born Alfred Lion A member of the groups of Ingrid Laubrock, Larry Bartley and Mick Hutton, Barry graduated from the Guildhall School of Music in 2002. He is now himself involved in jazz education through the Global Music Foundation, as well as teaching at Guildhall and Goldsmiths College. www.moletone.com Martin Speake – alto sax, Henry Lowther – trumpet, Trevor Mires – trombone, Barry Green – piano, Sam Lasserson – double bass, Josh Morrison – drums. |
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Tickets £15/£12* |
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18th August Deirdre Cartwright’s Picnic featuring Annie Whitehead Guitarist Deirdre Cartwright’s quartet features Annie Whitehead one of the most eclectic and versatile trombonists on the British jazz scene. Inspirational, upbeat jazz with South African and Latin influences, the set will include original material from the band members, plus some well known jazz standards. The rapport between the musicians stems from their many years of playing together, going all the way back to the groundbreaking ‘Guest Stars”. The music of Picnic will absorb you, make you want to tap your feet and feel glad to be in the audience. www.deirdrecartwright.com Deirdre Cartwright – guitar, Annie Whitehead – trombone, Alison Rayner – double bass, Winston Clifford – drums. |
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Tickets £14/£11* |
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25th August Scott Hamilton and Alan Barnes with Dave Newton Trio SOLD OUT American saxophonist Scott Hamilton has forged a successful partnership with Alan Barnes, with them recording two albums on the Woodville label. First of all Zootcase, which concentrated on standard tunes, with some compositions by great swing saxophonists, such as Bean Soup and Disorder at the Border by Coleman Hawkins and Zootcase by Zoot Sims. The other album Hi-Ya was mainly made up of material from the Johnny Hodges small bands. The repertoire for the evening will be taken from both these recordings, but in the words of Alan, No doubt, other spontaneous musical vehicles will occur to us on the night! www.scotthamiltonsax.com www.alanbarnesjazz.com Scott Hamilton – tenor sax, Alan Barnes – alto & baritone sax, Dave Newton – piano, Andy Cleyndert – double bass, Sebastiaan de Krom – drums. |
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Tickets £16/£13* |
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