Stratford Jazz, Sundays, 8.00pm. Live Jazz! Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands CV37 6RN!
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Gigs / Programme / Booking. Roy: info@stratfordjazz.org.uk ------------ Bill's Stratford Jazz Gallery: Click to open |
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PROGRAMME
01 Aug - Tommy Whittle Quintet. £10 on door
Tommy Whittle (s) Karen Sharp (s)Tom Hill (b) Paul Sawtell (p) Nick Milward (d)
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A wonderful opportunity to see one of the most highly respected mainstream saxophonists with Tommy Whittle making his first visit to SJ. Accompanied on the front line by fellow saxophonist Karen Sharp who since her Humphrey Lyttleton days has been making strong waves on the jazz scene with her own bands. The support trio led by Tom Hill confirms that this is a quintet of true quality |
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08 Aug - Phil Meadows Quartet. £6 on door
Phil Meadows (s) Chris Illingworth (p) John Sandham (b) Rob Turner (d)
This is the first visit to Stratford Jazz of this vibrant quartet which is making a huge impression on the Northern jazz circuit. Expect a great buzz from this committed and adventurous band.
To listen click: www.philmeadowsmusic.co.uk
15 Aug - Nicolas Meier Quartet. £8 on door
Nicolas Meier (guitar/glissentar/baglama) Mark Lockheart (s) Pat Bettison (b) Asaf Sirkis (d)
Nicolas has built up quite a following with the Stratford Jazz fans with his outstanding technique and imaginative compositions. This time saxophonist Mark Lockheart is in the line-up well known for his sterling performances with Loose Tubes and Polar Bear.
Nicolas Meier (guitar/glissentar/baglama)
22 Aug - Laura Collins Quintet. £6 on door
Laura Collins (v) Casey Greene (reeds) Paul Sawtell (p) Erika Lyons (b) Miles Levin (d) - “What a great find,” Sir Richard Rodney Bennett said of Laura Collins and she has received similar plaudits from fellow jazz singers; Lee Gibson, Claire Martin and Anita Wardell. This remarkable new talent has the brilliant Casey Greene on reeds with a rhythm backing to die for
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Laura began her musical career playing classical cello and piano, but after studying
choral music at Cambridge she turned her hand to jazz singing. Since bursting onto the
professional scene she has created a huge buzz with her sophisticated vocals and strong
sense of style and wit. Recently signed to the prestigious Spotlite label, Laura has
been described as ' a rising star on the UK jazz scene.' [ Lee Gibson ]. ‘…An outstanding debut...’ Claire Martin |
29 Aug - ADJQ - Andy Derrick Jazz Quartet - £6 on door
Andy Derrick (t) photo below, Jo Ruddick (p) Ben Markland (b) Neil Bullock (d)
A rare thing nowadays to find a jazz quintet led by a trombonist but make no mistake Andy Derrick is one of the best.
ADJQ plays electric jazz inspired by Latin styles and spiced with funk grooves – a cohesive and potent blend.
To listen Click www.adjq.co.uk
Andy Derrick Jazz Quartet
05 Sept - Pedalmania trio. £6 on door.
John Paul Gard (organ) Ben Waghorn (s) Eddie John (d).
No strangers to Stratford Jazz this exhilarating trio never fails to excite. A mix of Jimmy
Smith and Jaco Pastorius with a dash of Spike Jones, resting on top of the
finest choice of funky grooves.
12 Sept - Duets for Django. £8 on door
Paul Vernon Chester (g) Nick Mellor (g).
There can be no doubt that Paul Vernon Chester is one of the world’s
finest Gypsy Jazz guitarists. His playing in the Django tradition is warm,
open-hearted and high octane! A superb technician with excellent rhythmic
support from Nick Mellor.
19 Sept - Partikel trio. £6 on door.
Duncan Eagles (s) Max Luthert (b) Eric Ford (d).
When Duncan Eagles last visited Stratford Jazz with the Jazz Funk Collective many of us
believed that here was a saxophonist destined for great things. His new trio
aims to put an interesting twist on the standard jazz format but still honouring
the tradition of deep harmony, creative invention and interaction. Three first
class musicians with different backgrounds coming together to make music
mixing all their favourite genres in a melodic, coherent and accessible way.
26 Sept - Dominic Norcross Quartet. £6 on door.
Dominic Norcoss (s) Johnny Davies (g) Wayne Wallow (b) Nigel Williams (d)
Digby Fairweather once remarked that, “On stage with Dominic is like having
Zoot Sims next to you.” Praise indeed and not misplaced. Dominic leads a
wonderful straight-ahead swinging jazz group which will quickly endear him
to any jazz audience.
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03 Oct - The Chris Briscoe Quartet
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tribute to the music of Eric Dolphy. £10 by ticket
Chris Biscoe - alto sax, alto clarinet, alto flute, Tony Kofi - alto sax, Larry Bartley - double bass, Stu Butterfield - drums
During 2008 this outstanding quartet produced the much-acclaimed album "Gone in the Air" a tribute to Eric Dolphy. Dolphy, whose early death at the age of 36 from complications brought on by an undiagnosed diabetes in 1964, left his rich legacy to be developed by other musicians. He was a multi-instrumentalist, a composer of considerable originality but perhaps his greatest impact was as an explosive and often humorous improviser. Four gifted musicians play their tribute to one of the greatest innovators in the world of jazz. Admission by ticket £10. T: 01789 264787
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06 Oct (Wednesday) Stratford Music Festival
DUKE ELLINGTON REVISITED
The Music of Duke Ellington at the Civic Hall, 7.30pm
The Alan Barnes Octet, with Alec Dankworth
Alan Barnes - alto sax, clarinet, bass clarinet,
Bruce Adams - trumpet, flugel horn,
Mark Nightingale - trombone,
Andy Panayi - baritone sax, clarinet, flute,
Tony Coe - tenor sax, clarinet,
John Horler - piano,
Alec Dankworth - double bass,
Bobby Worth - drums
Miles Davis once commented, "Everybody ought to get down on their knees one day and thank Duke". Many jazz enthusiasts will concur with Miles for we were introduced to the wonderful world of jazz by Duke Ellington's music.
This all-star octet plays the music of Ellington and Strayhorn with new arrangements from the internationally acknowledged expert, Tony Faulkner.
Eight excellent musicians united in their love of and their ability to interpret Ellington's music.
This will be an evening of swinging and accessible jazz with the superb writing and playing enabling this small group to wield the power and dynamics of a big band. More d Details soon, meanwhile see: Festival Link
Tickets essential: At Stratford Jazz, See Roy for reservations.
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31 Oct - Magic Hat Ensemble Qnt -
Steve Chadwick (t) Andrzej Baranek (p) Nick Blacks (b) Tommy Ormesher (g) Rob Turner (d)
To listen, click www.myspace.com/themagichatensemble
The Magic Hat Ensemble - booked for 31st Oct 2010
Stratford Jazz is now at : The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street - Here are the details: -
* N E W - V E N U E * On & from Sun 29 Nov 2009 The Chapel at No. 1 Shakespeare Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6RN www.shakespearestreet.co.uk with Real Ales, Lagers & Ciders |
 Tel 01789 264787 |
Watch and listen on YouTube |
08 Nov 2009 - Stratford Jazz at The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6RN 'The Quintet of the Year': Greg Abate (reeds) Alan Barnes (reeds) Tom Hill (bass) Paul Sawtell (keyboard) Neil Bullock (drums) |
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Pic (above): Thanks to Bill's Stratford Jazz Gallery: Click to open new window Pics below: Thanks to Pam & Harry |
This band went down a storm when they played for Stratford Jazz at the White Swan in November 2008 and such enormous interest was shown in the re-booking that we decided to transfer the gig from the White Swan to The Chapel, No.1 Shakespeare Street - where Stratford Jazz will be permanently on and from Sunday 29 Nov 2009 ... see left |
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11-29-01 Sarah Gillespie |
12-20-01 Casey Green |
12-06-03 Biscoe, Marshall, Baker |
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Freshly Updated:
Thursday, 29 July, 2010
Musicians are paid from Door & Raffle, so
P-l-e-a-s-e, support Raffle to keep jazz live!
| ** Many thanks to Jazz Services for sponsoring these events. More info at: Jazz Services |  |
p= piano/keyboard, b= bass, g= guitar, s= sax(s)/reeds, d= drums, v= vocals, t= trumpet, tb = trombone, pc=percussion, acc = accordion, fh = flugal horn TBC=to be confirmed
Disclaimer: Details correct when published may change without notice.
Updated: Thursday, 29 July, 2010
24 Feb 2008 - Geoff Eales Qrt info feat. Michael Coates
Geoff Eales (p) Michael Coates (sax) Roy Babbington (b) Mark Fletcher (d) Geoff’s reputation as one of the country’s finest continues to grow both here and in the States. ‘People like musicians to fit neatly into categories, Geoff does not do that. He delights in technique not for its own sake but because it allows him to be clear.’ Jazz Views‘... a gifted home-grown, totally uncategorisable pianist-composer who burns with terrifying passion for the music.’ Jazz at Ronnie Scott’s -
More Geoff Eales info on this website.
Andrzej Baranek (p) Nick Blacka (b) Tommy Ormesher (g)
Rob Turner (d) This was the first visit to Stratford Jazz of this exciting quintet. It was an evening of good swinging jazz - and a lot of fun .They are making quite a name for themselves in the NorthWest. Their demo disc impressed Roy.
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