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WHAT'S ON :: All gigs are at The Castle (Box Office:01933 270 007) and start at 8pm unless otherwise stated
Thursday 22 September 2011
Dave Newton Trio with Martin Shaw
The pianist, Dave Newton, appears with his trio, Andy Cleyndert, on bass, and Steve Brown, on drums, and features Martin Shaw on trumpet.
Dave Newton's sensitivity as a player may explain why he has been, for many years, the favourite accompanist of singers, most notably, Stacey Kent. His playing is thoughtful and displays both lightness of touch and classical lyricism. He is one of those musicians who can be taken for granted simply because he has been playing jazz beautifully for so many years. Sometimes, his choice of material can be surprising.
Read Dave Newton Trio with Martin Shaw Review and Interview Here >>>
Thursday 13 October 2011
Sarah Ellen Hughes Quartet
Award winning vocalist, Sarah Ellen Hughes, has already established herself as a notable presence on the London modern jazz scene and beyond.
Sarah began her career in jazz with the NYJO, both playing flute and as the lead vocalist, from 2005 -2008. Since then, she has earned many accolades, including winning the 2010 International Jazz Singing competition, Jazz Voices in Lithuania. Sarah has also been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2011 Montreaux Jazz Festival competition.
Read Sarah Ellen Hughes Quartet Review and Interview Here >>>
Thursday 17 November 2011
Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble
Saxophonist and composer, Gilad Atzmon, celebrates ten years with his world-jazz group, the Orient House Ensemble, formed in 2000, and featuring Frank Harrison, piano, Yaron Stavi, bass, and Eddie Hicks, drums. His breathtaking performances are an overwhelming blend of be-bop artistry and Middle-Eastern influences.
He was born in Israel and trained musically at the Rubin Academy of Music, Jerusalem. He came to England in 1994, and has recorded and performed with Ian Drury, Robbie Williams, Sinead O'Connor and Paul McCartney.
Read Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble Review and Interview Here >>>
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