Video Clips

Derby Jazz Week 2007

Jazz Week celebrated 25 years of Derby Jazz and featured musicians from Derby or with strong local connections.

Phil Robson's piece was especially commissioned by Derby Jazz for this occasion.

Phil Robson's 6 Strings + The Beat - 9min

Jonny Phillips' Oriole - 8min 54sec

Dave O'Higgins' Most Wanted - 8min 10sec

Alex Wilson Salsa Night - 6min 30sec

Now's the Time

A 2004 Derby Jazz artist development project.

Regional jazz artists were paired with their choice of a major jazz musician to expand their musical horizons.  They worked together in rehearsal sessions followed by a performance in Derby.

Alan Barnes with Midnight Blue - 8min 23sec

Orphy Robinson with Corey Mwamba - 6min 53sec

Andy Sheppard with the Mat Andersun Band - 9min 49sec

Giant Steps

The Derby Jazz Summer school in 2005 formed part of our Youth Music partnership project.

The following clips show the students in performance led by guest tutor Alex Wilson.

Oye Como Va - 4min 56sec

Sands Like Latin - 6min 3sec

Descarga - 8min 35sec

Yumbambe - 6min 31sec

I've got you under my skin - 3min 26sec

Have you met Miss Jones - 2min 34sec

Dont Know Why - 3min 29sec