REBOP: THE BLUES AND THE ABSTRACT TRUTH

Fri 23 OctDoors 18:45

ALAN BARNES: THE INTIMACY OF THE BLUES

The Hunter Club · Bury St Edmunds

“Barnes plays music that was radical 50 years ago but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot” GUARDIAN Inspired by the Billy Strayhorn composition and Duke Ellington’s mid 1960s small group recordings, The Intimacy of the Blues is a set of jazz numbers indebted to the colour, spirit and emotion of the blues. Featuring the multi award-winning Alan Barnes (saxophones/clarinet) with Chris Ingham (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass) and George Double (drums).

GigsJazzLatin

Fri 23 OctDoors 18:45

ALAN BARNES: THE INTIMACY OF THE BLUES

The Hunter Club · Bury St Edmunds

“Barnes plays music that was radical 50 years ago but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot” GUARDIAN Inspired by the Billy Strayhorn composition and Duke Ellington’s mid 1960s small group recordings, The Intimacy of the Blues is a set of jazz numbers indebted to the colour, spirit and emotion of the blues. Featuring the multi award-winning Alan Barnes (saxophones/clarinet) with Chris Ingham (piano), Simon Thorpe (bass) and George Double (drums).

GigsJazzLatin

Fri 20 NovDoors 18:45

ADRIAN COX + CHRIS INGHAM QUARTET

The Hunter Club · Bury St Edmunds

“Cox effortlessly swoops, sways and soars” JAZZ VIEWS “Virtuosity with a smile” UK JAZZ NEWS A celebrated virtuoso clarinettist with an international reputation, Adrian - in his own words - is a “storyteller rooted in the rhythms of New Orleans”. His passion for classic jazz makes for authentic, irresistibly swinging, joyous, life-affirming music. Adrian Cox (clarinet/vocal), Honey Boulten (guitar), Chris Ingham (piano), Malcolm Creese (bass) and George Double (drums).

GigsJazzLatin

Fri 18 DecDoors 18:45

REBOP: THE BLUES AND THE ABSTRACT TRUTH

The Hunter Club · Bury St Edmunds

"A group of outstanding musicians” UK JAZZ NEWS Mighty septet Rebop revisits saxophonist/composer Oliver Nelson’s 1961 classic album The Blues and the Abstract Truth, a moody, modal masterpiece which originally featured Bill Evans, Eric Dolphy, Freddie Hubbard, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. Tonight it is played by Paul Higgs (trumpet), Harry Greene (tenor sax), Tom Smith (alto sax), Chris Ingham (piano), Malcolm Creese (bass) and George Double (drums), plus a mystery baritone saxophonist.

GigsJazzLatin

Fri 18 DecDoors 17:00

DJ Nights: Mi-Soul Radio Christmas

Boisdale of Canary Wharf · London

Dinner & Table Reservations from 5pm. DJs from 7pm-2am Boisdale has Jools Holland as Patron of Music, a live programme that runs seven nights a week and a NEXO sound system installed because the music demands it. Mi-Soul Radio has Gordon Mac MBE, Kiss FM in its DNA and thirty years of soul, house and R&B running through everything it does. On Friday nights the two come together on the first floor and the result is exactly what you would hope for. The selectors rotate through the Mi-Soul roster each week, which keeps the sets fresh without ever dropping the standard. Deep soulful house one Friday, classic R&B the next, but always played by someone who has a genuine relationship with the music rather than a playlist and a laptop. Start on the heated terrace with a cocktail overlooking Cabot Square, move inside when the night builds and let the sound system do the rest. First Floor Bar & Heated Garden Terrace Nestled in Cabot Square and overlooking the fountain with the Canary Wharf skyline beyond, the first floor bar and heated garden terrace is a destination in its own right. Fine wines, premium spirits and expertly crafted cocktails, with a selection that covers everything from rar...

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Fri 18 DecDoors 17:00

Mica Paris

The Jazz Cafe · London

GigsSoulFunk & R&B

Fri 18 DecDoors 17:30

Jazz At St Andrews presents; Christmas Special

St Andrews Church · Hove

In what has become a cherished St Andrew’s tradition, we once again ring in the festive season with a joyful evening of swing, seasonal cheer, and perhaps a carol or two with a jazzy twist! Expect a warm, welcoming atmosphere with mince pies and mulled wine served to get everyone in the holiday spirit. This end-of-year celebration is hosted by trumpeter Chris Coull, joined by the soulful vocals of Sara Oschlag and the powerhouse sound of the 16-piece Brighton Mafia Big Band. A perfect way to wrap up the concert year — we hope you and your loved ones can join us for this sparkling musical finale.

GigsJazzLatin

Fri 18 DecDoors 18:00

Brandenburg Concertos at Christmas (6pm)

St Mary Le Strand · London

Enjoy an exceptional concert by candlelight this Christmas in the beautiful setting of St Mary Le Strand Church.

GigsClassical