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2nd October Roland Perrin Latin Trio This lively trio plays a mixture of standards and original compositions by Roland Perrin, with Brazilian and Afro-Cuban grooves. Led by New York born pianist Roland Perrin, the trio line up is completed by Cuban bass player Rey Crespo and the brilliant Brazilian drummer Eduardo Marques, a master in both Latin music and jazz. Roland Perrin – piano, Rey Crespo – electric double bass, Eduardo Marques – drums |
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Special concert at Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon KT11 3QQ Saturday 4th October at 7.30pm Acoustic Triangle We are again privileged to present another concert at this wonderful 300 seated venue on the site of the Yehudi Menuhin School. Led by Malcolm Creese on double bass, reeds player Tim Garland and pianist Gwilym Simcock, these three virtuoso musicians offer an innovative blend of melodic jazz and European contemporary “classical” music. Acoustic Triangle, who always perform without any form of amplification, are currently enjoying a successful tour playing in cathedrals and abbeys across the UK. The talents of Gwilym Simcock were heard last October in the concert we presented at the Menuhin Hall with fellow pianist John Taylor. Gwilym’s high media profile as a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist has recently included an appearance at the 2008 Proms broadcast live simultaneously on BBC television and Radio 3. This concert is part of Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival 2008 Malcolm Creese – double bass, Tim Garland – saxophones & bass clarinet, Gwilym Simcock – piano |
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9th October Sam Leak Trio Formed in the Autumn of 2007, the trio, who play mainly original music composed by every member, have already appeared at leading London jazz venues including 606 Club, the Space and the Polish Jazz Cafe. All three members are currently students at the Royal Academy of Music, with 22 year old Sam Leak, who performed at the 2008 Glastonbury Music Festival, coming under the tutelage of Gwilym Simcock. Sam Leak – piano, James Opstad – double bass, Dave Hamblett – drums |
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30th October Mike Carr Blue Note Band An evening of barnstorming music can be expected with the quartet led by the enthusiasm of veteran Hammond organist Mike Carr. The music will be a mixture of jazz, blues and bebop, including Mike’s own compositions and classic numbers such as Sidewinder and This I Dig Of You. Mike, who celebrated his 70th birthday last December with a special concert at the Bull’s Head in Barnes is the elder brother of trumpeter Ian Carr. BBC Big Band member Sam Mayne, trumpeter Quentin Collins and drummer Spike Wells, who played with the legendary Tubby Hayes in his heyday, complete the quartet lineup. Mike Carr – hammond organ, Quentin Collins – trumpet, Sam Mayne – tenor sax, Spike Wells – drums |
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16th October Alan Barnes Ellingtonians The all star octet of award winning saxophonist and clarinettist Alan Barnes perform rarely known compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, set to arrangements by Tony Faulkner. Alan is one of the most popular musicians on the British Jazz scene renowned for his rapport with audiences built on his playing and his quick witted-humour. This concert is part of the 2008 Arts Alive Festival. Alan Barnes alto, clarinet and bass clarinet, Tony Coe – tenor/soprano sax and clarinet, Andy Panayi - baritone sax, clarinet and flute, Bruce Adams – trumpet, Andy Wood – trombone, John Horler – piano, Alec Dankworth – double bass, Mike Smith – drums |
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23rd October Frank Griffith Nonet with Iain Mackenzie This nine piece band, led by American UK based reeds player Frank Griffith, present their late 1940s Miles Davis and Gerry Mulligan repertoire. Featuring arrangements by Marty Paich, an arranger associated with the Birth of the Cool sound. The concert will also feature a tribute to Mel Torme, with Nonet joined by vocalist Iain Mackenzie. This is our final contribution to this year’s Arts Alive Festival. Frank Griffith – tenor sax and clarinet, Bob Martin – alto sax, Jay Craig – baritone sax, Adrian Fry – trombone, Henry Lowther and Robbie Robson – trumpets, Barry Green – piano, Mark Hodgson – double bass, Paul Clarvis – drums, Iain Mackenzie – vocals |
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