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Saturday 2nd at 7.30pm Special concert at Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon, KT11 3QQ Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band An evening of traditional jazz at this prestigious concert hall, with one of the most popular and successful ever British bands. This will include Acker Bilk's world famous composition ‘Stranger on the Shore’, the first single to simultaneously reach the number one spot in both the UK and American charts. This is one of the opening events in this year’s Arts Alive Festival. www.ackersmusicagency.co.uk Acker Bilk – clarinet & vocals, Ian Bateman – trombone, Enrico Tomasso – trumpet, Colin Wood – piano, John Day – double bass, Richie Bryant – drums. |
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Tickets £22/£19* |
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7th October Renato D’Aiello with the Ann Odell Trio The trio of pianist and Watermill Jazz club founder Ann Odell is joined by Renato D’Aiello. A powerful saxophonist, his playing style often compared to that of Dexter Gordon, studied in his native Italy with Antonio Andolfi, then Sal Nistico and Steve Grossman, before going on to attend the famous Berklee School of Music in Boston, USA. He played with the likes of Tony Scott and Art Farmer before moving to the UK in 1999 and establishing himself on the British jazz scene. Brighton bass player Nigel Thomas and drummer Noel Joyce, seen at the club with big bands JetStream and Straight No Chaser, complete the line-up. www.myspace.com/renatodaiello Renato D’Aiello – tenor sax, Ann Odell – piano, Nigel Thomas – double bass, Noel Joyce – drums. |
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Tickets £13/£10* |
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14th October Liane Carroll A solo performance by the dynamic award-winning jazz singer and pianist Liane Carroll. With her eclectic blend of jazz, blues and soul, Liane can be expected to provide a memorable evening's music, laced with humour, emotion and vitality. This concert is part of this year’s Arts Alive Festival. Liane Carroll – vocals and piano. |
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Tickets £14/£11* |
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21st October Peter King Quartet Internationally acclaimed alto saxophonist Peter King, now 70 years old, has been a major influence on the British jazz scene since playing at the age of 19 at the opening night of Ronnie Scott’s club in Gerard Street. Since then he has played with various bands including John Dankworth, Tony Kinsey, Tubby Hayes, Maynard Ferguson, Stan Tracey, Georgie Fame, Colin Towns and Charlie Watts. With Bill Le Sage he was co-founder of the Bebop Preservation Society. This is our final contribution to this year’s Arts Alive Festival. Peter King – alto sax, Steve Melling – piano, Geoff Gascoyne – double bass, Tony Levin – drums. |
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Tickets £14/£11* |
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28th October Kirk Lightsey Trio Legendary American Kirk Lightsey, born in Detroit, established his status as a major international jazz pianist when in 1979 he joined Dexter Gordon’s group. In the 1980s he also worked with Chet Baker, with whom he recorded 5 albums. Resident in Paris since 1993, Kirk cites his main influences as his fellow Detroit pianists Hank Jones and Tommy Flanagan. He is supported by the superb UK rhythm team of Steve Watts and Dave Wickins. Kirk Lightsey – piano, Steve Watts – double bass, Dave Wickins – drums. |
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Tickets £13/£10* |
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