Spring Programme 2007

All events are at the Chipping Hall, unless shown otherwise. Doors open 7.30. Music starts around 8.

Our monthly Saturday-night gathering has proven a success, so we’ve decided to make it a permenant fixture. For those that haven’t been along, it’s a chance to let your hair down, meet and chat with friends, and sample the delights of our excellent bar - all to the sounds of live jazz from our resident trio (plus the occasional guest). And all at a very reasonable price.

Using only the voices of Rebecca Askew and Jeremy Avis, together with the ‘live looping’ wizardry of Robin Whitnell, A&A create a musical world unlike any other. The two vocalists bring a diverse range of influences to the project: Jeremy was a Canterbury chorister who has since travelled the world, studying indiginous musics. Rebecca is an experienced jazz singer, and a writer and performer of musical theatre. Both are members of the acclaimed all-vocal group The Shout. Workshop for singers of all ages beforehand.
More info: www.askewandavis.com

One of the most respected and sought-after guitarists in the country, Mike’s discography reads (as they say) like a who’s-who of the current British jazz scene. He’s also very busy as a music educator, holding professor-ships at a half-dozen colleges, including Trinity and the Royal Academy. A must for anyone who wants to see jazz guitar playing at its best. Workshop for guitarists of all ages beforehand.
"Outram is a guitarist with world-class credentials." - The Guardian.
More info: www.mikeoutram.com

A unique chance to see an undoubted rising star of the jazz world. From New Orleans via London’s Tomorrow’s Warriors stable, trumpeter, singer, composer and band leader Abram Wilson comes to Wotton, bringing with him the Delta Blues Trio (Errol Linton: harmonica, Giorgio Serci: guitar and Neil Charles: double bass). A regular member of first-class ensembles such as the Soweto Kinch Quintet and Jazz Jamaica, Abram’s recent debut album Jazz Warrior, drew rave reviews - not least for his vocal talents. The DBT is part of a larger commission, premiered at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival, which traces a journey from Mississippi Delta blues to modern-day ‘urban’ jazz. Workshops for young people (10-18yrs) beforehand.
"Sensational. My album of the year." - The Independent.
More info: www.abramwilson.com