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"Might I suggest" 2012
A festival on the theme of Anglo-German collaborations curated by Evan Parker
- Sat 28 | 8.30pm
- £15
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Norma Winstone
In keeping with the 'German' theme of this series of concerts, Norma will be exploring the work of Kurt Weill – singing some of his lesser known songs as well as some of his more famous ones like 'Speak Low' and 'My Ship', with arrangements by Nikki Iles (piano) and Mark Lockheart (saxophones).
- Sun 29 | 8.30pm
- £12
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Gerd Dudek & The Hans Koller Trio
As a member of Manfred Schoof's pivotal mid-'60s quintet and the Globe Unity Orchestra (GUO), Gerd Dudek (tenor saxophone) subsequently became a mainstay of prominent units such as European Jazz Ensemble (EJE) and Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra.
He has worked with many other European free musicians and composers, including Alexander von Schlippenbach.
Tonight with Hans Koller (piano), Oli Hayhurst (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums), the group play tunes by Monk, Herbie Nichols, Charles Mingus, Tadd Dameron, Ornette Coleman and others.
"Dudek's streaming lines and hoarse cries impressively meld the modernist imperative for complexity with post-modernist fire and brimstone. It would be a mistake, however, to place Dudek in the deconstructivist camp, as the saxophonist has old-school blues and bop-based blowing in his bones as well" (Jazz Times).
With
thanks to the Goethe Institute for making this festival possible.
See the programme page for details of all this month's gigs
Coming up next week...
- Mon 30 | 8.30pm
- £12
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Laura Zakian
Laura
will be performing her new project 'Songs for Modern Lovers'. Inspired by
the iconic Frank Sinatra album ‘Songs for Swinging Lovers’ this
is a fresh take on an old theme, accompanied by Steve Lodder (piano), Simon
Thorpe (bass) and Nic France (drums).
Re-arrangements of the original tracks are complimented by an eclectic array of contemporary love songs that Laura grew up with. Tunes by Joe Jackson, Sam Brown, Elvis Costello, Paul Weller and even Chicago have been arranged by some of the country’s leading jazz musicians.
“If anyone deserves to be famous on merit and achievement to date, she [Laura Zakian] does” (Jazz Journal).
- Tue 31 | 8.30pm
- £8
- Book online
Andre Canniere Group
'Forward
Space' album launch
Since moving to the UK in 2008, Andre Canniere has been steadily making a name for himself on the British scene and 'Forward Space', out on 23 January on Whirlwind Recordings, is his first UK release.
Canniere's band features some of the UK's most celebrated young players, – Ivo Neame (piano), Hannes Riepler (guitar), Ryan Trebilcock (bass) and Jon Scott (drums) – who between them pepper acclaimed bands such as Phronesis and Kairos 4tet.
Canniere's music successfully blends various trends of the current jazz scene and shows his powerful but melodic approach to improvising. His compositions are typified by heavy grooves, memorable melodies and plaintive meditations, infusing jazz, rock and contemporary-classical influences.
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Monday 30 January
Laura Zakian
Performing songs from her new album 'Songs for Modern Lovers' – inspired by the iconic Frank Sinatra album ‘Songs for Swinging Lovers’. “If anyone deserves to be famous on merit and achievement to date, she does” (Jazz Journal).
Monday 6 February
Mik Artistik
Mik's show is chock full of surrealism, mystery, back-handed poignancy and plain daftness plus familiar melodies given his own inimitable makeovers.
Thursday 9 February
Muntu Valdo
Mixing African traditions with modernity and technical mastery, Muntu's solo set juxtaposes his raw, passionate voice and emotive melodies with an ingenious use of loops, samples and effects.
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