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1st September Kairos 4tet Kairos 4tet one of the exciting young bands currently on the British jazz scene, led by Adam Waldmann, play music from their second album Statement of Intent released on the Editions Records label. To quote Jazzwise magazine: "A formidable yet flexible unit, Kairos 4tet make free flowing contemporary music that packs melody, rhythm and high flying improv into a tightly wound whole. Hence you’re as likely to leave whistling one of their many refreshing tunes as you are to be impressed by the group’s compelling interplay and imaginative solo skills." www.kairos4tet.com Adam Waldmann – tenor & soprano sax, Ivo Neame – piano, Tom Farmer – double bass, Jon Scott – drums. |
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8th September John Horler Trio The highly respected pianist and composer John Horler continues to work with Cleo Laine, having been an integral member of John Dankworth’s quintet for many years. Back in February 2006, soon after we acquired our Yamaha C3 grand piano, John took advantage to make a live trio recording at Watermill Jazz, with ex-BBC Big Band drummer Mike Smith in the line up. The CD entitled The Key To It All was subsequently released on the Diving Duck Records label. This latest concert by John in his words will be an evening of standards, with one surprise number. www.johnhorler.co.uk John Horler – piano, Paul Morgan – double bass, Mike Smith – drums. |
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15th September Alex Garnett Quartet 40 year old Alex Garnett, son of saxophonist Willie Garnett has featured in recent editions of Jazz UK and Jazzwise magazine with critical acclaim, following the recent release of his debut CD Serpent released on Michael Janisch’s new label Whirlwind Records and recorded back in 2009 in New York. For many years Alex was a member of Ray Gelato’s band for 11 years and is now a member of the house band at London’s Ronnie Scott’s club. Alex Garnett – tenor sax, Ross Stanley – piano, Michael Janisch – Bass, Andrew Bain – drums. |
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22rd September Chris Laurence Quartet featuring John Parricelli and Frank Ricotti Chris Laurence has been the driving force behind many projects across all musical styles - classical, jazz, rock and film music. Despite his vast experience and huge reputation, it was only in 2007 that Chris finally released an album under his own name New View on Basho Records label. The compositions on the album are all by musicians Chris has worked with over the years including Steve Swallow, Joni Mitchell, John Surman and Kenny Wheeler. The same quartet that featured on the recording will play music taken from the album, as well as some other compositions by Kenny Wheeler. www.chrislaurencebass.com John Parricelli – guitar, Frank Ricotti – vibes, Chris Laurence – double bass, Martin France – drums. |
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29th September Courtney Pine presents EUROPA SOLD OUT Courtney Pine creates a powerful statement that reflects the vibrancy, innovation and spirit of the continent of his birth, with this performance of his major new work EUROPA, released as a CD earlier this year on Destin-e Records. In 1987 Courtney Pine arrived on the British music scene with one plan, to take jazz music to a wider audience. His self-determination, drive and research took him beyond British shores and deep into the European continent where the seeds of this project began to take root. This latest recording incorporates the life travelling experiences of this relentless road warrior drawing back in time to Gregorian Chant, Scandinavian, Celtic, Spanish, Hungarian, Mediterranean melodies and rhythms that show like a geographical map, the scope, width and growth of the Continent. Celebrating 24 years of award winning music making, Courtney ventures still further with this new work, his first all bass clarinet set and presents the latest chapter in the fascinating evolution of one of this country’s most original musicians. www.courtney-pine.com Robert Fordjour – drums., Darren Taylor – double bass, Zoe Rahman – acoustic piano, Cameron Pierre – mandolin and acoustic guitar, Omar Puente – electric violin, Amanda Drummond – viola, Courtney Pine – bass clarinet. |
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Tickets £27/£22* |
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