Watermill Jazz Club - May 2011 Dates

MAY 2011
		5th May PD3 with Dick Pearce The trio, who have played at the jazz lounge at Glastonbury Festival, make a first time appearance here at Watermill Jazz, in an evening of contemporary fusion and are led by guitarist Pete Downes, whose influences cover such a wide spectrum from Pat Metheny, Jimi Hendrix to Ralph Towner. PD3 are joined by Dick Pearce whose lyrical style of playing featured in a front line partnership with Ronnie Scott in Ronnie’s band during the 1980s and early 1990s. Over the years Dick has also played with the likes of Graham Collier, Mike Westbrook, Pete King and Stan Tracey. www.petedownes.com Pete Downes – guitar, Dick Pearce – trumpet & flugelhorn, Andy Coe – double & electric bass, Tim Bruce – drums.
Tickets £14/£11*


		12th May Mark Nightingale/Alistair White Quintet – The Sound of J+K This line-up is reminiscent of the fabulous swinging ‘Jay and Kai’ groups of the 1950s and 1960s. It features Mark Nightingale and Alistair White, two of the major forces in British jazz trombone playing today, supported and complimented by an all-star rhythm section in a tribute to JJ Johnson and Kai Winding. Repertoire includes some J&K classics as well as other standards and originals given the uniquely refreshing and appealing two-trombone treatment. It’s a jazz trombone tour-de-force that will have your toes tapping and your face smiling! Mark Nightingale – trombone, Alistair White – trombone, Jim Watson – piano, Andy Cleyndert – double bass, Mike Smith – drums.
Tickets £14/£11*


		19th May Guildhall Jazz Band led by Martin Hathaway Six-time winners of the BBC Big Band contest, The Guildhall School of Music and Drama’s Big Band directed by Head of Jazz Studies Martin Hathaway makes its debut at the Watermill. Fresh from its annual performance for the Duke Ellington Society UK, the band will be playing two sets of old favourites and lesser known scores by the Duke. The Guildhall Jazz Band has recorded four albums and has performed with many international guest soloists over the years, including Randy Brecker, David Liebman, Billy Cobham, John Taylor and Kenny Wheeler amongst many others. Former band members include many well know names in British jazz - Tim Garland, Stacey Kent, Jason Rebello and its musical director Martin Hathaway are just some of many that have been through the ranks. The current band features many of the up and coming stars of the London jazz scene. Martin himself has previously appeared at the club with long time musical associate Michael Garrick. www.gsmd.mc.uk/music/staff Ru Pattison – alto sax, Andrew Linham – alto sax & clarinet, Alec Harper – tenor sax & clarinet, Dougal Caston – tenor sax, Lewis Daniel – baritone sax, Nathaniel Cross, Chris Saunders, Sion Jones – trombones, Adam Chatterton, Barney Lowe, Jackson Mathod, David Orchant – trumpets, Kieran Matthews – guitar, Jake Edwards-Wood – piano, Gili Lopes – double bass, Will Glaser – drums.
Tickets £16/£13*


		26th May Stan Tracey Duo/Trio The legendary Stan Tracey referred to as the godfather of British Jazz, was house pianist in the 1960s at Ronnie Scott’s accompanying numerous visiting American Jazz luminaries. Stan, who celebrates his 85th birthday at the end of this year, is playing with the same energy and imagination as ever. A prodigious composer this includes the classic Under Milk Wood. Stan will play music from his latest CD Soundcheck, a mix of original compositions by himself and assorted Ellington and Monk classics, both of whom have been a huge influence to Stan in his playing career. The first set will be father and son duo, with Andy Cleyndert joining them in the second set. www.stantracey.com Stan Tracey – piano, Andy Cleyndert – double bass, Clark Tracey – drums.
Tickets £16/£13*