Fleece Jazz at Kersey Mill©

Current Programme

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JUST A TASTE OF THE AUTUMN 2008 PROGRAMME.
We will be welcoming Gilad Atzmon's Octet for "Gilad with Strings"
as well as trumpeter Bryan Corbett
and singer pianist Liane Carroll.

Friday, 22 August 8.30, Ticket £16
Byron Wallen Indigo
Byron Wallen Hello, ByronTrumpeter Byron Wallen is widely recognised as a seminal figure in the world of jazz and as such is one of the most dynamic and versatile jazz voices currently on the British scene. Firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, this powerful composer/player has performed with such luminaries as Ralph Moore, Billy Higgins, Eddie Henderson, Wynton Marsalis and Freddie Hubbard. His new album ´Revelations in Small Steps´ featuring the Indigo band live is to be released imminently. Tony Kofi saxophone, Larry Bartley bass and Tom Skinner complete the line up.

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Friday, 29 August 8.30, Ticket £13
Pete Churchill
Pete ChurchillPianist and singer Pete Churchill has worked with many of the leading jazz names here and abroad and for the last decade has been the UK Musical Director for the legendary American Jazz singer Mark Murphy. Pete has travelled worldwide in his capacity as a choral director and educator. He brings with him the great Scottish saxophonist Bobby Wellins, Steve Watts bass and Dave Wickens drums/percussion.

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Friday, 5 September 8.30, Ticket £20
The Dan Stern Group featuring Andy Sheppard
Dan Stern Andy SheppardLondon born South African saxophonist Dan Stern can boast saxophone lessons from former Miles Davis virtuoso Dave Liebman and others. A remarkable talent whether playing and writing for jazz trios or a symphony orchestra, Dan is impressing musicians and audiences alike with his beguiling vision of contemporary music. He brings with him the great Andy Sheppard saxophone, Robert Mitchell piano, Tom Mason bass and Asaf Sirkis drums.
"…clearly a man to watch." Chris Parker
"…a striking new talent at work." Time Out

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Friday, 12 September 8.30, Ticket £15
Dave Lewis Band
Dave LewisDave Lewis is a soulful and funky American saxophonist originally from St.Louis, but now resident in the UK. He has worked widely as a freelance player, his influences being Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson and Stanley Turrentine. Current Manfred Mann vocalist Noel McCalla, Tim Lapthorne piano, Adam Phillips guitar, Neville Malcolm bass, Peter Eckford percussion and Rod Youngs drums complete this exciting band. We can recommend the band’s new album &acut;Turn it Around&acut;.

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Friday, 19 September 8.30, Ticket £13
The Organ Trio with Stan Sulzmann
Jim Mullen Mike GormanNominated in the Best Ensemble category of the 2007 All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards this big sounding Organ Trio has Mike Gorman on the keys, Jim Mullen guitar, Matt Skelton drums and, special guest, the stellar saxophonist Stan Sulzmann adding extra finesse to the proceedings. With each player demonstrating his dexterity and mastery of his chosen instrument we can expect a liberated swinging evening of great jazz. Look out for the band’s new CD which is released in 2008.

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Friday, 26 September 8.30, Ticket £13
Benn Clatworthy
Benn Clatworthy Benn in black and whiteLargely unheralded but the equal of anyone Joshua Redman included, Benn has been a staple in Los Angeles for the past two decades where he has played virtually every night. Benn has released no fewer than eleven CDs to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Tonight Benn is joined by Robin Aspland piano, Simon Thorpe bass and Martin Drew drums.
"A Master Player" LA Weekly
"Brilliant" London Evening Standard
"Astounds Everyone" The Observer

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