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February highlights

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Saturday 11

Christine Tobin sings Leonard Cohen

Sunday 12

Michael Chapman

Wednesday 15

Phronesis

Partager jazz and improvised music festival

Friday 17

Nelson Veras & Stephane Galland
Zhenya Strigalev & Sukhvinder Singh Namdhari

Saturday 18

Evan Parker & Benoit Delbecq
Laurent Dehors Duo

Monday 27

Baptiste Trotignon & Minino Garay
Denis Badault & Tom Arthurs

Rockfeedback Concerts presents...

Gang Colours

Thursday 8 March

Celebrating the launch of Gang Colours' (aka Will Ozanne) debut album 'The Keychain Collection' released on Giles Peterson's Brownswood Recordings.

it’s the emotive, dreamy quality of ‘The Keychain Collection’ that strikes you from the outset. Floating in ambiguity, its organic simplicity leads to a unique groove.

Taking a step back from chopped ‘n’ screwed RnB vocals and the swing of UKG, ‘The Keychain Collection’ explores more sombre recesses within Gang Colours’ palette.

The scattered technicolour synth melodies that characterised his EP (‘In Your Gut Like A Knife’) are present, but softer, woven between forthright piano chords and Will’s own vocals.

See the March programme for booking.

Time Berne's Snake Oil

Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 March

Tim Berne's Snake Oil is a potent blend of new voices and new ideas featuring saxophonist Tim Berne alongside Oscar Noriega (woodwinds), Matt Mitchell (piano) and Ches Smith (percussion).

Named one of New York’s most influential jazz musicians, Tim Berne has long been a serious influence on the UK jazz scene. His multi-faceted music has influenced a whole generation of younger musicians such as Kit Downes, Rory Simmons and Dave Smith.

See the March programme for booking.

An evening with Jah Wobble

Friday 16 March

An evening with the incomparable Jah Wobble including a Q&A hosted by Master of Ceremonies and regular Wire Magazine contributor Clive Bell, a bass master class from the man himself and a rare performance by Jah Wobble & The Modern Jazz Ensemble.

As well as breaking new ground, via fresh, powerful and unique compositions, Jah Wobble and his band pay passing tribute to musical heroes such as Miles Davis (Electric Period), Donald Bird, Dave Brubeck, Art Ensemble of Chicago, Weather Report and others.

The Modern Jazz Ensemble comprises Clive Bell (flute), Marc Layton-Bennett (drums), Sean Corby (trumpet), Neville Murray (percussion) and Jah Wobble (bass).

Expect monstrous grooves and daring-do improvisation. Unmissable!

See the March programme for booking.

Library Tapes

Tuesday 10 April

Library Tapes’ music sits somewhere between classical, ambient and experimental, but is always beautiful, subtle and affecting.

Primarily the project of Eskilstuna resident David Wenngren, Library Tapes has also included contributions from luminaries such as Peter Broderick, Julia Kent, Sylvain Chauveau and Danny Norbury.

"There's a drifting, cinematic quality that goes beyond the parameters of modern classical, crossing over into more ambient terrain. Wonderful compositions throughout, all meticulously performed and produced, leaving you with an album that established Library Tapes fans will adore, and newcomers can get well and truly hooked on.

"Excellent” (Boomkat).

See the April programme for booking.