Summer Programme 2008

All events are at the Chipping Hall. Doors open 7.30. Music starts around 8. £2 admission to any event for under-18s.

The extraordinary pairing of Cuban violinist Omar Puente and British pianist Robert Mitchell is unlikely to resemble anything you’ve seen before.
Training as both classical and latin jazz musician (with the likes of Ruben Gonzales), Omar has pursued a unique international career, moving to the UK in 1997. Since then he’s worked with Courtney Pine, Kirsty MacColl, Jools Holland and many more.
Robert is a virtuoso pianist and composer who’s built a formidable reputation through work with Gary Crosby, Tomorrow’s Warriors and Courtney Pine. Now a member of the F-IRE collective, he works with the likes of Norma Winstone and Steve Coleman.
Expect a mixture of Cuban folk, classical, cinematic soundscapes and jazz, played with intensity and passion.
"passionate, exuberant, fiercely interactive duo music from two like-minded souls" - The Vortex
More info here and here.

Our monthly social gathering, with the House Trio and friends.

TW is a new project which brings together three highly accomplished musicians.
Eddie Parker (flutes) was a member of Loose Tubes, moving on to work with Bheki Mseleku and Django Bates, and to lead his own groups.
Lee Goodall (many instruments) is now based in South Wales, though he lived and worked for a time in New York. A true multi-instrumentalist, he plays everything from drums to saxophones. His working associations have been many and varied, and include a long-standing membership of the Van Morrison band.
Thad Kelly’s distinctive bass playing pops up all over the place. His regular projects include Partisans, and work with guitarist Billy Jenkins.

Winning the best vocalist title at the BBC Jazz Awards in both 2004 and 2007, there’s little doubt that Ian Shaw is one of the finest vocal talents in the country. A string of acclaimed recordings have included stylish reworkings of standards, Ian’s own compositions, and interpretations of rock and pop tunes. He is also renowned for his live appearances, which cover many formats, from solo performances with piano (as tonight) to fronting big bands.
Ian recently sold out six straight nights at Ronnie Scott’s. Limited seats, so please book early. "the best jazz vocalist we have" - Time Out "quite simply the year’s finest release" - Wire Magazine on live album Ghostsongs
More info here.