The David Hall, Roundwell St, South Petherton. Somerset.
MST are a young dynamic band going from strength to strength. This band creates a unique, contemporary sound, with cinematic, flowing arrangements sitting alongside hip-hop and latin grooves.
Led by singer Emily Wright, described in Venue Magazine as “an amazing vocalist”, the band offer original interpretations of compositions by Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and John Coltrane, as well as a fresh take on well known jazz standards. Emily's warm, flowing vocals and Nick Malcolm's angular trumpet create a commanding front line, backed by a rhythm section comprising Dale Hambridge on piano, Jon Hyde on guitar, Will Harris on bass and Mark Whitlam on drums.
Plume of Feathers, Half Moon street, Sherbone, DT9 3LN
TONIGHT - SATURDAY 11th May
A homage to many of the Blue Note artists including Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Hank Mobley, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie and many more.
Led by local trumpet legend Henry Spencer, this quintet features saxophonist Terry Quinney, with Pete Maxfield on Double Bass, Guy Gardner on Piano and Andy Hague on Drums.
Doors open at 7.30pm
Band onstage 8pm.
Call the Plume of Feathers for more details on 01935 -816569
Plume of Feathers, Half Moon street, Sherbone, DT9 3LN
Alex Hutton is an established pianist on the London Jazz scene. Over the last 10 years he has worked with most of the leading figures, including Jim Mullen, Bobby Wellins, Art Themen, Pete King, Don Weller, Dave O Higgins, Dave Green. Pete Wareham.
Alex's trio features Yuri Goloubev on double bass and Asaf Sirkis on drums.
"Alex Hutton makes vividly intelligent music that stands out head and shoulders in a crowded scene" : Brian Morton
Doors open at 7.30pm
Band onstage 8pm.
Call the Plume of Feathers for more details on 01935 -816569
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Due to circumstances beyond our control, Radio Banska are unable to play the advertised gig on Saturday 16th March. All is not lost however, as pianist Ray D'Inverno has heroically stepped forward with a hot quartet GROOVETET which should keep the evening cooking nicely!
Led by the indomitable Ray on piano, the band features Canadian Sax player Terry Quinney, now settled here in the Southwest, where he has built up a considerable reputation playing straight-ahead jazz on Tenor and Soprano. The GROOVETET rhythm section features well-known Bristol jazz master (and Sherborne regular) Andy Hague on drums, and Bassist Joe Limburn.
Download our fabulous new Spring programme; print it out; and stick it on your fridge door so you don't miss out on some truly wonderful music coming up at Sherborne Jazz.
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Download our fabulous new Spring programme; print it out; and stick it on your fridge door so you don't miss out on some truly wonderful music coming up at Sherborne Jazz.
It's a big file ... but it's a huge programme! And it'll pretty your fridge!
Plume of Feathers, Half Moon street, Sherbone, DT9 3LN
Bristol based trumpeter Andy Hague has been leading his quintet for over twenty years, and it is one of the most popular bands in the area.
The group has made many appearances at festivals such as Brecon, Swanage and Glastonbury, and recorded four broadcasts for the BBC’s Jazz Notes programme back in the 90s.
Led by Andy on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, the band features long-term associates Ben Waghorn on saxes and Jim Blomfield on piano, plus younger generation rising stars Will Harris on double bass and drummer Mark Whitlam. For this gig the band will be playing material from their latest CD "Cross My Palm" .
Plume of Feathers, Half Moon street, Sherbone, DT9 3LN
Led by Double bassist Tim Thornton - one of the fastest rising stars of the UK jazz scene, performing across the country and internationally with musicians such as Stan Sulzmann, Jim Mullen, Guy Barker and Sir Willard White, as well as being a regular member of the Ronnie Scott's Allstars lead by James Pearson. He leads his own quartet on this gig as part of an extensive UK tour to launch his debut album 'New Kid', featuring the acclaimed saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, pianist Grant Windsor and drummer Chris Draper.
The band will play music from the album, featuring fiery originals, swinging standards and exciting arrangements.
"The most natural young double-bassist in years" – The Evening Standard
Plume of Feathers, Half Moon street, Sherbone, DT9 3LN
Described as “catching the current wave of Brit Jazz" by Jazzwise Magazine.
Compassionate Dictatorship’ evolved out of the long standing collaboration between Jez Franks and Tori Freestone. Together with bassist Jasper Hoiby and drummer James Maddren, they have toured extensively since their debut album in 2007, honing and developing their sound, releasing a second album ‘Cash Cow’ in 2010 to rave reviews They’re now promoting their third album, ‘Entertaining Tyrants’ which is to be released on the ‘Jellymould Jazz’ label.
Non-members are made very welcome at our gigs but ...
Membership entitles each person to £4 discount on gig fee (usually £12). This is a fantastic offer.
Not only will you get the warm glow of knowing you're supporting the arts, but if you come to just 4 gigs out of the annual programme of 12 events, then you will have recovered the membership fee.
