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Jazznights presents
the best in modern jazz in The Cavendish Suite at the The
Bell, Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NN, a beautiful
half timbered coaching inn dating back to the 16 century, situated
in the heart of Constable Country. There is a special rate
of £45 per room for those wishing to stay over for the night
(excludes bank holiday weekends) and excellent food is available
- order at the downstairs bar and it can be delivered to your table. If
you wish to reserve seating for the jazz call 01787 237653 and your
table will be held up to 8.00pm. Email info@thebellhotel-clare.com,
check www.thebellhotel-clare.com.
Adm £7. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.00-10.30pm.
Jazznights also
presents concerts at High Barn, Gt.
Bardfield, Essex, CM7 4SL.
Tel: 01371 811291. Email info@high-barn.com
and check www.high-barn.com.
Adm £7.50. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.30-11.00pm.
To visit artist's web site click on their
image. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
12th July - PETER KING (sax) |
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Possibly the
greatest jazz saxophonist that Britain has produced, Peter now has
a truly international reputation. Although originally influenced
by the legendary Charlie Parker he has continued to develop his style
by taking on more contemporary facets. A master jazz saxophonist
- the "keeper of the flame". |
The
Bell |
Sunday
26th July - JOSEPHINE DAVIES (sax) |
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Josephine Davies
has performed and recorded with the London Jazz Orchestra, Ronnie
Scott's Vanguard Band, Jamie Cullum, Georgie Fame, Sax Appeal, Vortex
Foundation Band, Will Young, Laurence Cottle Big Band, Gareth Lockrane's
GrooveYard, Matt Wates sextet as well as a two year stint in the National
Youth Jazz Orchestra. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
29th July - GILAD ATZMON (saxes) |
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"Atzmon
is a loose cannon: a larger than life figure with an almost overpowering
musical personality" Phil Johnson - Independent On Sunday.
"Atzmon is an astonishing musician with a seemingly
effortless ability to demolish and rebuild any old tune he chooses
to play". Time Out. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
9th Aug - AARON LIDDARD (sax) |
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Aaron has played
with Steve Coleman, Ronnie Cuba, Tim Garland, Jools Holland, Nigel
Hitchcock, Laurence Cottle, Prince, Maceo Parker, Amy Winehouse, and
Beverley Knight. He's performed at the 02 Arena, on Later with Jools
Holland, and at 40,000 foot! Liddard enjoys live interplay and a rhythmic
approach to jazz. |
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Bell |
Sunday
23rd Aug - JIM TOMLINSON (sax) |
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Perhaps best
known for his work as the compelling counter-voice to singer and wife
Stacey Kent, Jim Tomlinson is increasingly recognised as a distinctive
saxophone voice in his own right. His album "Brazilian Sketches"
was named Jazz CD Of The Week by the Observer and he is featured on
Stacey's "Breakfast On The Morning Tram" CD which he also
produced. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
26th Aug - TOMMASO STARACE (saxes) |
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A special CD
launch concert celebrating the release of "Don't Forget"
by the Tommaso Starace Quartet which features the cream of Italy's
jazz musicians. Tonight he will be accompanied by the Jazznights Trio,
playing a selection of tracks from the new CD plus some of his favourite
jazz standards. Photo by Alvaro Belloni. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
6th Sept - GABOR LESKO (gtr) |
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In
a change from our previously advertised program, the brilliant Italian/Hungarian
guitarist Gabor Lesko will appear at Jazznights as part of his Trace
Elliot sponsored European Tour. His solo album "Colors"
and his collaborations with Peter Gabriel bassist Tony Levin have
been particularly successful in France and Italy.
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Bell |
Sunday
20th Sept - JACQUI HICKS (voc) |
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After making
a name for herself by touring internationally with a host of name
bands including Shakatak, Matt Bianco & the Back To Basie Orchestra,
Jacqui went on to record three of her own CDs with top UK jazz musicians
including John Critchinson from Ronnie Scott's band. "A singer
of warmth, poise & intelligence". Yorkshire Post. |
High
Barn |
Wednesday
30th Sept - JOANNA EDEN (voc) |
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After her various
local performances at the Audley End concert and the Bures Festival
'09 plus dates at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in London, Joanna's
fan base is now spreading throughout the UK. For this High Barn performance
she steps away from the piano and delivers a "front-mic"
vocal set of well-known standards. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
4th Oct - JOSH KEMP (sax) & TOM ALLAN (trp) |
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These two young
musicians are the front line partnership of the Jazz Prophets, a new
band beginning to make waves on the UK jazz scene. With the
Jazznights Trio accompanying they will play a program of hard bop
tunes associated with such classic groups as the Cannonball Adderley
Quintet plus some originals. |
The
Bell |
Sunday
18th Oct - CAMERON PIERRE (gtr) |
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"Cameron
Pierre is one of the finest musicians I have met. He has that elusive
quality of being able to play the past, present and future styles
of jazz - without a doubt he is one of the finest jazz guitarists
to have been produced by Great Britain". Courtney Pine. Check
the CD "Pad Up" on Destin-E Records. |
