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Jazznights
presents the best in modern jazz at:
The
Bell, Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NN.
Adm £7.
Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.00-10.30pm.
High
Barn, Gt. Bardfield, Essex, CM7 4SL.
Adm £7.50.
Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.30-11.00pm.
Call 01787 237653
or email for information.
You can join us
at facebook
to view video footage and read reviews of previous performances
at wordpress.
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visit artist's web site click on their image. |
Ipswich |
Sunday
1st Aug - ALAN CRUMPTON MEMORIAL NIGHT |
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In
a special joint venture between Jazznights and Ipswich Jazz Club
we celebrate the life of the much-loved Alan Crumpton who sadly
died at the end of 2009. As Alan was the MC at both clubs we present
a "Jazznights at The Bell" evening at Ipswich featuring
Allison Neale with the Jazznights Trio & Larraine Odell. Profits
to charity. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
8th Aug - NO JAZZ |
The
Bell |
Sunday
22nd Aug - PETER KING (sax) |
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Undoubtably the
finest jazz musician in the UK as these people will testify. "I
hear both Trane & Bird in his playing but he's better than either
of them" Gene Lees. "World's great altoist - my man!"
Nat Adderley. "A wonderful musician...master of his instrument"
Elvin Jones. "One of the best musicians in the world" Lalo
Schifrin. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
25th Aug - BRIGITTE BERAHA (voc) |
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Brigitte has
performed and done workshops in the USA, France, Brussels, Switzerland,
Finland, Turkey, Nepal and all over the UK, performing regularly in
London at top venues such as the Vortex, the National Theatre, Queen
Elizabeth Hall, Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express, and venues run by the
Loop and E17jazz collectives. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
5th Sept - ADAM GLASSER (harm) |
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Originally from
South Africa Adam is the UK's leading chromatic harmonica player appearing
on many gigs, sessions and recordings with Joe Zawinul, Sting, The
Eurythmics, BBC Concert Orchestra, London Philharmonica Orchestra,
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Incognito, African Jazz Allstars, etc. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
19th Sept - TBA |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
29th Sept - SNAKE DAVIS (saxes) |
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As resident
saxophonist on "Tonight With Jonathon Ross" Snake played with James
Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen
regularly on TV with the Eurythmics, M-People and B*Witched and has
recorded and toured with Lisa Stansfield and M-People. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
3rd Oct - DOMINIC NORCROSS (sax) |
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After an appearance
with Mornington Lockett at the Brecon Jazz Festival '09 and the release
of his CD "Here Goes", Dominic is attracting rave reviews
everywhere. "...fast becoming a main stay on the UK jazz scene"
The Guardian. "...like having Zoot Sims playing next to you"
Digby Fairweather. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
17th Oct - ROGER BEAUJOLAIS (vibes) |
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Now one of our
most popular guest artists, Roger makes a welcome return to The Bell.
As the most experienced of the few UK vibes players he has enjoyed
a long career both as a leader of his own various bands and as a sideman,
most famously with the band Fairground Attraction. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
27th Oct - RENATO D'AIELLO (sax) |
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This Italian-born
saxophonist received a full scholarship to the famous Berklee College
of Music in Boston, USA and went on to play with the American jazz
stars Art Farmer, Sal Nistico, Steve Grossman & Tony Scott amongst
many others. "...you know you're in the presence of a master
improviser". Brian Blain - JazzUK. |
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Bell |
Sunday
31st Oct - SOPHIE SMITH (voc) |
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Sophie
Smith is one of the most exciting and freshest sounding singers in
British jazz. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music, Sophie
has perfected an individual style and is acknowledged by Lee Gibson
as having a voice "rich in tone with great intonation and
a strong rhythmic sense". |
The
Bell |
Sunday
14th Nov - CHRISTIAN BREWER (alto sax) |
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One
of the most lyrical and soulful alto players to have emerged from
the UK in recent years, Christian is admired for his melodic playing
and pure tone and he is now a regular at Ronnie Scott's Club. "One
of the most exciting alto players I've heard in a long time"
Tony Hall. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
24th Nov - JULIET KELLY (voc) |
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"Wonderfully
soulful, velvet-voiced singer - one of the jazz scene's best kept
secrets" Time Out. "Every now and then a new voice with a
fresh attitude arrives on the jazz scene. That voice is here within
the soul of Juliet Kelly ... the new voice on the UK jazz scene."
Courtney Pine. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
28th Nov - DEREK NASH (saxes) |
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A vibrant and
charismatic performer on all 4 sax's from Soprano to Baritone, Derek
is equally at home leading both the award winning jazz ensemble Sax
Appeal and Protect The Beat. He has appeared on numerous TV and radio
shows as the main jazz soloist with the Jools Holland R & B Orchestra. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
12th Dec - TBA |
The
Bell |
Sunday
26th Dec - NO JAZZ/BOXING DAY |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
29th Dec - TBA |
The
Bell |
Sunday
9th Jan - TOMMASO STARACE (sax) |
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This Milan born
alto saxophonist's star has truly risen over recent times with his
tours of the UK and the rest of Europe by his own International Quartet.
The latest CDs display the originality of his own compositions whilst
his regular performances at The Bell show he is equally at home with
the standard repertoire. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
23rd Jan - CLARE FOSTER (voc) |
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"There's
no question Clare is technically a most accomplished artist...a
bracing voice with precise, fluid delivery. She can bend a note
or hold a phrase as well as varying pitch and dynamics in the tradition
of the very best in her trade...a considerable talent is at work
here!" Geoff Chapman (Jazz Critic – Toronto Star). |
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Barn |
Wednesday
26th Jan - TBA |
The
Bell |
Sunday
6th Feb - JAZZNIGHTS 10th ANNIVERSARY NIGHT - TBA |
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Bell |
Sunday
20th Feb - ESTELLE KOKOT (voc) |
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In March 2007,
Estelle was nominated for a South African Music Award (SAMA) in the
‘Best Jazz Vocal' category and she followed this with a nationwide
tour. “Estelle Kokot is an exceptional talent..” Timeout. "Standards
and originals perfectly compatible side by side...compelling, haunting,
passionate..." The Guardian. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
23rd Feb - TRUDY KERR (voc) |
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Hailed as "one
of the country's most polished singers" by The Times, Trudy got
her musical career break when Ronnie Scott offered her a week at his
club and she has performed there regularly ever since. "Trudy
Kerr is the genuine article...she is a joy!" Fred Dellar - MOJO.
"a singer of wit, intelligence and versatility" Irish Times. |
