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GUITAR: Matt Chandler's 'ASTROMETRICS' - "...A tight, cohesive group dynamic." The Jazz Mann
VENUE: The Cellar Club in The Old Town Hall hosts a regular programme of jazz this month featuring ANDRE CANNIERE BAND - 29 June for more info click here.
ORCHESTRA: Bassist Edd Bateman's 'London Astrobeat Orchestra' recreates tracks from the iconic Talking Heads 'Stop Making Sense' movie - with sold-out shows throughout the country.
COMPOSER/CONDUCTOR: Hailed as "...a fresh and most welcome breeze on the European big band scene" by Geir Lysne, Chief Conductor of NDR Big Band TOM HAINES impresses with debut 'Tom Haines & the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra - Live'
VOX/GUITAR: ODETTE sparkles on debut 'A Shake of the Hand "Odette is a huge British talent." Chris Cowley, Producer Brit Awards, Glastonbury, Top of the Pops
SAX/KEYS: Multi-instrumentalist JAY RILEY's debut 'Light from Dawn' is a heady mix of jazz, progressive rock, pop, funk, latin and an underground dub step remix track.
"The lucid warmth of her (Wendy Kirkland) singing is complemented by her highly accomplished piano playing.” Jazz Mann - PIANO DIVAS celebrates the work of female pianist singers.The majestic Derby Cathedral hosts the ensemble 17 June.
BASS: "...a celebration of life itself..." says London Jazz of ARQ who's extensive tour continues with next London gig 19 June @ Pizza Express Soho.
JAZZ SOUL: Chart toppers TRISTAN on the UK trail next month with 4 gigs augmented with special guest singer HESTON.
TRUMPET: Jay Phelps' 'FREE AS THE BIRDS' a musical documentation of his 2 years of adventurous travel leads JPQ's Arts Council of England-sponsored tour. Next gig 14 June @ Pizza Express Dean St.
KEYS/VOX: "Oli can conjure up echoes of Randy Newman, Todd Rundgren and Peter Gabriel, yet still inhabit a sound world all of his own..." Jazzwise. Released and touring in October '17 Soverign puts Oli Rockberger centre stage.
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