Derby Jazz - Archive 2007

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Archive of past concerts 2007
Wednesday 12 December 2007 8pm Alan Barnes Liquorice-Stick All Sorts Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms Alan Barnes - clarinet Paul Clarvis - drums Jim Hart - vibraphone Think Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa - and then think some more!
Friday 7 December 2007 8pm Lewis Wright Quartet Cube Cafe, Derby Dance, Chapel St., Derby Lewis Wright - vibraphone Simon Brown - keyboards Andy Doyle - bass Will Clark - drums Young vibes player Lewis Wright has burst onto the scene recently. This exciting new talent brings his quartet to Derby - another unmissable gig. Lewis Wright website
Friday 30 November 2007 8pm Corey Mwamba's Symbiosis Ensemble Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms Nature's Glory, Fancy's Child Corey Mwamba, well-known to Derby Jazz audiences and now a rising star of British Jazz, and his fifteen piece ensemble explore the life of Ignatius Sancho through original compositions, arrangements of Sancho's songs, improvisation and narration. Born on a slave ship in 1729, and a contemporary of Joseph Wright of Derby, Sancho was patronised and exploited by a series of aristocratic owners before becoming the first reported African to vote in Britain and an erudite writer against the wrongs of slavery. But what was his true place in British society; was he truly seen as a noble, proud, and intelligent writer, or just as a current fancy? This performance was part of Derby's Black History Season. For more about Corey Mwamba and this project visit www.coreymwamba.co.uk
Wednesday 28 November 2007 8.30pm The Filthy Six 5 Lamps, Duffield Road, Derby The Filthy Six are fast establishing themselves as one of the finest live acts around. A London based group, they take their cue from the groove and boogaloo styles of late 60's Blue Note artists such as Lou Donaldson, Grant Green, Jimmy McGriff and Donald Byrd. Playing a mixture of original material plus classics from the golden period of Soul Jazz, their music appeals to hard-core groovers and jazz heads alike. The sextet is comprised of some of London’s hottest musicians who have worked with a variety of artists from home and abroad including Jill Scott, Basement Jaxx, Bobby Wellins, Randy Brecker, JTQ, Richard Ashcroft, Amy Winehouse, Stacey Kent and Pee Wee Ellis. Filthy Six MySpace
Saturday 24 November 2007 8pm The Geoff Gascoyne Project Assembly Rooms Great Hall Featuring Jamie Cullum, Trudy Kerr and The Juno String Quartet Presenting music from his Candid CD, Keep It To Yourself bass player Geoff Gascoyne has created a large ensemble which features a core Trio that have been playing together exclusively for over 5 years. Geoff is joined by Sebastian de Krom on drums and Jamie Cullum (in a rare sideman role) playing piano. The Trio are joined by Martin Shaw on trumpet with Tim Garland and Steve Kaldestad on saxophone and is augmented by the Juno String Quartet Quartet. With this ensemble Geoff is given a wide pallet to showcase his arranging skills. The band will play Geoff's catchy original compositions and choice standards, plus Jamie will sing with the Strings, the Trio and Ensemble. Geoff Gascoyne MySpace
Saturday 24 November 2007 Derby Day at the London Jazz Festival Barbican FreeStage, Silk St., London EC2 The three pieces of new music which we commissioned for Derby Jazz Week in March are to be showcased as part of the prestigious London Jazz Festival. They will be a prelude to the Sonny Rollins concert that evening in the same venue. 2:30 COREY MWAMBA - Argentum 4:00 PHIL ROBSON - Six strings and the beat 5:45 EAST MIDLANDS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA with Graham Collier, Harry Beckett and Alan Barnes
Wednesday 14 November 2007 8.30pm Tony Kofi Trio 5 Lamps, Duffield Road, Derby Tony Kofi - Saxes Winston Clifford - Drums Ben Hazleton - Bass + surprise guests A welcome return for one of the country's top sax players. Originally from Nottingham and now based in London, Tony has promised to tear up the joint with a mixture of standards and self-composed pieces.
Friday 2 November 2007 8pm Tina May & Nikki Iles Cube Cafe, Derby Dance Centre, Chapel St., Derby Tel 01332 370911 A superb piano/vocals duo. An evening of sophisticated romantic balladry with vocalist Tina May and Nikki Iles on piano. Tina is one of the most expressive vocalists in the UK and has developed a rapport with Bill Evans-ish pianist Nikki that takes the partnership between singer and pianist far beyond mere voice plus accompaniment.
Wednesday 24 October 2007 8pm Dylan Howe Quintet Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms DYLAN HOWE - DRUMS ROSS STANLEY - PIANO CHRIS HILL - DOUBLE BASS ROBBIE ROBSON - TRUMPET MATT WATES - ALTO SAX "This is contemporary, fresh energetic jazz played with brio and luxuriant swing that makes it music of today. Howe has that gift not only of swing, but to play oh, so quietly, making you listen to his very restraint, as he encourages his family of drums to talk together. Just file under a bloody good night out." Andy Robson Jazzwise October '06 Dylan Howe MySpace Youtube video clip
Wednesday 10 October 2007 8.30pm Gilad Atzmon Quartet 5 Lamps, Duffield Road, Derby One of the most exciting and accomplished sax and reed players on the scene, Gilad returns with his regular quartet. Expect scintillating jazz and controversial politics. Gilad Atzmon - reeds Yaron Stavi - bass Frank Harrison - keys Asaf Sirkis - drums Gilad Atzmon MySpace
Friday 5 October 2007 8pm John Bailey Quartet CUBE Cafe, Derby Dance Centre, Chapel St., Derby John Bailey: Piano Tom Challenger: Tenor Sax Tom Farmer: Double Bass Jon Scott: Drums Local musician John Bailey returns to Derby with this exciting new band. The members of this quartet are recent Guildhall School of Music graduates and all big stars of tomorrow. The two Toms both play in the Heritage Orchestra. John Bailey MySpace
Wednesday 26 September 2007 8pm Liane Carroll Trio Guildhall Theatre, Market Place, Derby Tel 01332 255800 Vocalist and pianist Liane and her band appear for the first time in Derby. Double award winner - Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz - at BBC Jazz Awards 2005.
Thursday 20 September 2007 8pm Charles Gayle William Parker Mark Sanders University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby Our first concert in this University facility Charles Gayle - Saxophone William Parker - Double Bass Mark Sanders - Drums & percussion A rare chance to see these two powerful New York avant-garde jazz pioneers - both regularly played with Cecil Taylor - accompanied by British free improvising drummer Mark Sanders of Spring Heel Jack and Evan Parker fame. More info on these websites: Charles Gayle William Parker Mark Sanders
Wednesday 25th April 2007 8.00pm Pinski Zoo Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Derby Tel: 01332 255800 A truly original contemporary jazz band, almost impossible to categorize. They swing from virtuosic jazz to gritty funk and snappy anthemic tunes. Unpredictable and exciting, they have carved a unique style and won praise from critics in the UK and abroad. JAN KOPINSKI saxophones STEVE ILIFFE keyboards KARL BINGHAM bass STEFAN KOPINSKI bass PATRICK ILLINGWORTH drums www.jankopinski.com
Wednesday 18th April 2007 8.30pm CHRIS BOWDEN TRIO 5 Lamps, Duffield Road, Derby Tel: 01332 341066 Alto saxophonist, arranger and composer Chris has earned an international reputation from his work with the 45 piece Heritage Orchestra as well as in small groups. He was at the heart of the acid jazz scene and has major recordings on the Ninja Tunes and Soul Jazz labels. With Ben Markland on bass and Neil Bullock on drums, their two previous Derby Jazz dates have been outstanding. More details on: Ninja Tunes website
Wednesday 21st February 2007 8.00pm Fraud Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Derby Tel: 01332 255800 James Allsopp - reeds, decomposer Tim Giles - electric percussion, composer Philip Hochstrate - keyboards Stian Westerhus - guitar Ben Reynolds - drums Fraud – in their own words – combine ruthlessly trimmed funk with a slaughterhouse approach to improvisation. Their colourful, intrepid music was the brainchild of James Allsopp, a Perrier Jazz Award winner; and Tim Giles, a collaborator of, amongst others, Stan Sulzmann and Richard Fairhurst. Intensely spontaneous, expect a high energy fusion of contemporary jazz, electronica, Norwegian rock and much more. www.fraudmusic.co.uk www.myspace/fraudsound
Wednesday 7th February 2007 8.30pm Helen McDonald and the London Bridge Ensemble 5 Lamps, Duffield Road, Derby Tel: 01332 341066 A favourite with Derby audiences, dynamic singer Helen is backed by her new band for an evening of jazz, soul, afro-beat and reggae. Vlad Miller - keyboards Leslie Booth - bass Helder Pack - drums Trevor Antonio - percussion www.myspace.com/helenmcdonald
Wednesday 31st January 2007 8.00pm Scott Hamilton Quartet Darwin Suite, Assembly Rooms, Derby Tel: 01332 255800 The world's foremost mainstream tenor saxophone player on a visit here from America. Renowned for a tone and swing comparable with Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster. This is his first time in Derby and he will be accompanied by his regular UK trio: John Pearce - piano Dave Green - bass Steve Brown - drums
Wednesday 10th January 2007 8.30pm Tommaso Starace - Elliott Erwitt Project 5 Lamps, Duffield Road, Derby Tommaso Starace - Alto & Soprano Saxophones Roger Beaujolais - Vibes Julian Bury - Bass Jim Hart - Drums Tommaso plays music based on his impressions of the work of Elliott Erwitt, the famous American photographer . The performance is accompanied by a screened display of Erwitt's photos. www.tommasostarace.com