October 14
Millennium Hall
Gilad Atzmon Quartet
Gilad Atzmon –saxophone, clarinet, electronics,
Frank Harrison –piano
Yaron Stavi -bass
Eddie Hick –drums
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‘The Road To Bop’
Ahead of his concert, Gilad will give a talk about
his first encounter with Jazz music and its impact
on his ethical and philosophical stand. The talk
will explore different aspects of music and their
direct link with Gilad’s views on morality. Since
Atzmon founded Orient House in 2000 they've
toured extensively around the world and produced
six albums.
Return of one of the greats : “a jazz giant steadily
drawing himself up to his full height...” John
Fordham - The Guardian.
“Audiences are clearly bowled over with
Atzmon's whirlwind approach ... dynamic and
charismatic...” Brian Blain Jazz UK
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Millennium Hall
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Will Vinson / Tom Cawley Quartet
Will Vinson -saxophone
Tom Cawley –piano
Calum Gourlay –bass
James Maddren –drums
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Londoner Will Vinson has lived in New York since
1999, playing and recording with Kurt Rosenwinkel,
Chris Potter, Geoff Keezer and dozens of other
renowned players.
"Marvellous... drills a hole through [the music],
boxing like a sprightly Olympic welterweight" –
Downbeat
"Potent,big-toned alto saxophonist... exhilarating,
cascading improvisations... Outstanding playing"
- Jazz Times
“spectacular... adroit and sophisticated” – The
Guardian
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November 4
Millennium Hall
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Liane Carroll Trio
Liane Carroll - voice & piano
Roger Carey - bass
Mark Fletcher – drums
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Not to be missed! A welcome return of the vocal
intensity and passionate delivery which have made
Liane Carroll one of the most acclaimed performers
in current British jazz.
“Deeply soulful, wonderfully honest” The Times
"Highly Recommended--I love it" Michael Parkinson
"The real thing." Sholto Byrnes, Independent on Sunday
"Utterly brilliant." Time Out
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November 11
Millennium Hall
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Dennis Rollins Velocity Trio
Dennis Rollins –trombone
Ross Stanley –Hammond organ
Pedro Segundo –drums
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A trombone-led trio, with drums and Hammond –
certainly rare, maybe even unique! But Rollins'
searing performance, plus the funky ballistics of
Portuguese drummer Pedro Segundo and the
grinding groove of Ross Stanley, delivers excitement
from the word go. A kaleidoscope of moods and
shifts in tempo blended with subtle electronic
gadgetry make for a very exciting and larger than life
sound.
"the most exciting British trombonist for decades…
" - Jazzwise
"...a trombone player who combines seamlessly fluid
improvising with a sumptuous sound." – The
Guardian
“…one of the most entertaining and inviting new
funk combos currently burning up the UK scene"
The Jazz Cafe, Camden
"Dennis Rollins plays the sexiest trombone in town." -
Paul Bradshaw, Straight No Chaser
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November 18
Millennium Hall
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Geoff Simkins Quartet
Geoff Simkins –alto sax
Nikki Iles – piano
Martin France – drums
Simon Woolf – bass
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A great opportunity to catch this rarely seen
all-star band, featuring alto virtuoso Geoff Simkins
and globe-trotting piano star Nikki Iles, two of the
most inventive melodic improvisers in the country.
The subtle but vibrant rhythm section is driven by
internationally acclaimed ex-“Loose Tubes”
drummer Martin France.
“One of Britain’s finest and most inventive alto
saxophonists” - The Observer
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November 25
Millennium Hall
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Neon
Stan Sulzmann – tenor sax
Kit Downes - piano
Jim Hart - vibes
Tim Giles - drums
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Three of Britain’s most in-demand and versatile
young musicians combine with one of the UK's most
respected saxophonists, to form a true collaboration
with music written by all four. Melodic, playful music
with a sense of openness and a very contemporary
edge.
“A delightful surprise….purposefully hip and
vibrant… some of the most seductive piano-vibes
dialogues this side of the legendary Modern Jazz
Quartet”. The Guardian
“The sheer concentration of talent, enhanced by its
singularity of purpose, makes every moment
spellbinding… Serious music vibrating with energy
and beauty.” (Chris May) All About Jazz
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Wednesday November 30 Crucible Studio
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John Taylor Trio
John Taylor – piano
Palle Daniellson – bass
Martin France – drums
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More respected in Europe than in his home country
(he is currently professor of jazz piano at the
Cologne College of music), John Taylor is one of the
greatest musicians the UK has produced. A towering
genius of the piano and a brilliant composer, he
stands comparison with the late Bill Evans (and in
fact his 2003 trio featured Marc Johnson – Bill
Evan’s last bass player). Among living pianists
perhaps the appropriate comparison is with Keith
Jarrett and Brad Mehldau. In a welcome return to the Crucible
Studio he appears with his exciting new trio featuring
Palle Danielsson (bass), and Martin France (drums).
Expect to hear dazzling interplay, moments of sheer
beauty, and a rhythmic energy that will have you
bouncing off your seats!
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December 9
Millennium Hall
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Jamil Sheriff big band
Saxophones/Flutes - Russell Henderson, Simon Kaylor, Tori Freestone, Joel Purnell.
Trumpets - Simon Bedows, Sean Hollis, Mark Chandler, Simon Nixon.
Trombones - Kevin Holborough, Stuart Garside, Chris Hibbard, Rosie Nicholl.
Drums - Eryl Roberts
Guitar - Jamie Taylor
Bass - Garry Jackson
Piano - Jamil Sheriff
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Jamil's work has been grabbing the attention of the
international jazz audience for some time. This is the
first project he has put together for large ensemble
and promises to be an exhilarating and entertaining
night of music. Jamil always pays tribute to the
traditions of the art form, whilst making room for
vibrant and funky melodies.
"The music is both swinging and sophisticated...
Jamil is a constantly inventive arranger. Just when
you think you've heard it all, he'll come up with
something fresh"
- Jazz UK
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December 16
Millennium Hall
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Julian Siegel Quartet
Julian Siegel – tenor sax
Liam Noble – piano
Gene Calderazzo – drums
Oli Hayhurst – bass
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Liam Noble’s fluid touch and dazzling imagination
perfectly complement Siegel’s music and playing,
and, with the powerhouse drummer Gene
Calderazzo on board, fireworks are guaranteed.
A fluent bop intensity worked into a fresh modern
Sound.
"Urban Theme Park is a major contender for album
of the year and it’s not even spring yet" - Jazzwise,
"There's not a moment that doesn't fizz with
ingenuity and imagination " MOJO
"Virtuoso post bop quartet" - John Fordham, The
Guardian
“Siegel approaches the depth and sensitivity of a
Wayne Shorter or Stan Getz." - Straight No Chaser
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SPRING 2011
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