Oct 2016

Oct 2nd -

The AT's

A new project from saxophonist and composer Josef Stout featuring rising stars of the London jazz and world music scenes.

Josef Stout - Sax
Iakovos Loukas - Guitar
Twn Dylan - Bass
Dave Storey - Drums

The Clara Green Quartet-
Clara Green is a Swedish singer-songwriter and performer living and working in London. 

Growing up in Stockholm, Sweden, Clara began her musical education early, performing solo and singing in choirs from the age of six. At the age of 10, Clara was accepted at the internationally acclaimed Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm, and subsequentially also accepted as a member of the Adolf Fredrik's Girls' Choir.

After being immersed in the classical and choral world in Stockholm, Clara moved to London in 2005 to complete a degree in Jazz vocals at Middlesex University, under the tutelage of many prominent UK jazz musicians; such as Nikki Iles, Stuart Hall and Chris Batchelor.

Clara was a long term member of Pete Churchill's London Vocal Project since it's founding in 2008. As part of this eclectic ensemble, she partook in many interesting musical projects and collaborations with musicians such as Kenny Wheeler, Norma Winstone, Cleo Laine and Bobby Mc Ferrin.

As a solo vocalist, Clara has her own songwriting project, with which she released EP 'On The Run' in October 2014.

Clara Green has recently started an exciting new jazz collaboration with a dynamic quartet consisting of rising star pianist Bruno Heinen, sought after double bassist Andrea Di Biase and fantastic drummer Riccardo Chiaberta.

The Clara Green Quartet combine interesting reimaginings of traditional Swedish folk songs with innovative arrangements of jazz standards. The group have a particular link to the legacy of legendary pianist Bill Evans, and his collaborations with vocalists.


16th of oct - Machimbombo 

Machimbombo is a new quartet from London-based Frisell-influenced guitarist, Pedro Velasco. His original compositions are inspired by his Portuguese roots and family connections to Mozambique.

Pedro Velasco - guitar
Geoff Threadgold - bass
Adam Osmianski - drums
Dan Mays -sax

pedrovelasco.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V55kad70h_c&feature=youtu.be


30th of oct - Soner Ersen Band

Soner Ersen is a London based jazz pianist and an educator. He is participating in different projects as a pianist, keyboardist, composer and educator. After working as a professional pianist in the UK and Europe for over 20 years, he obtained a BA Jazz Honours degree at Middlesex University. He has worked with UK’s leading jazz performers and educators such as Chris Batchelor, Rob Townsend, Nikki Iles, Garrett Williams and Steve Rose. He toured with the legendary jazz drummer Billy Cobham as a supporting band member in October 2005. During his jazz journey he has played with UK’s well known jazz musicians. He is currently teaching and gigging in London with his band. In this project, the band will play some original tunes and standards with UK’s finest musicians: Benet McLean on violin, Steve Rose on bass, David Dyson on drums.