Friday, 30th September 2011
MARK McKNIGHT QUARTET featuring SEAMUS BLAKE
Doors
open 7.30pm
Music starts 8.00pm Tickets £13
Mark McKnight (guitar), Seamus Blake (tenor saxophone), Ross Stanley (organ), James Maddren (drums)
The first concert of the Autumn
season kicks off with a superb band, led by the brilliant young
guitarist Mark McKnight, who will be playing the
last date of a 16-night British tour. Originally from Belfast,
Mark McKnight was early hailed as "the future of Irish jazz
guitar" and following his studies at Berklee college, Boston
has expanded his horizons through tours of the UK and Europe,
both with his own groups and as a sidesman in other bands.
Mark's regular organ band with Hammond whiz Ross Stanley and
rising star drummer James Maddren, has made such a critical impact
that he is now able to sign up such major international stars
as New York tenor saxophone icon, Seamus Blake, a regular member
of the Mingus Big Band, and it's this stunning quartet that comes
to Peterborough, following the release of their superb new album
'Do or Die'. This is music which is absolutely contemporary,
yet has its roots in the kind of guitar/sax/organ groups that
were almost the essence of the Blue Note sound in the '60s. As
well as featuring originals from the album, the band will play
some of the classic jazz standards to make this an evening to
remember.
"McKnight is blessed with a gorgeous tone and abundant
technique- he's already an exceptional talent" .........
Irish Times
"Seamus Blake is extraordinary- a total saxophonist"
........ John Schofield
Friday, 14th October 2011
MICHAEL GARRICK QUARTET celebrates the music of the MJQ
Doors open 7.30pm
Music starts 8.000pm Tickets £13
Michael Garrick (piano), Jim Hart (vibraphone), Matt Ridley (double-bass), Steve Brown (drums)
Michael
Garrick has been at the forefront of British jazz for over 40
years. He is a pianist of manifest qualities, an improvising
musician of invention and wit, a brilliant composer and has led
or been part of many of the great British bands over this period.
Michael's first band, formed in 1958, was inspired by the music
of the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). The MJQ played together as
a regular unit from 1952-74 and not only created a unique style
in modern jazz but also the compositions by John Lewis and Milt
Jackson have become jazz standards in their own right. Recently,
Michael decided to form a new band to recreate the magic of the
MJQ and with the superb Jim Hart on vibes, this celebration will
take us back to the days when the MJQ played their own very special
jazz to packed concert halls all over the world.
With the interest this concert has already generated, you are
advised to arrive early to guarantee your seat.
"Truly world class"
........ John Dankworth
michaelgarrick.co.uk
Friday, 18th November 2011
Bobby Wellins and the Tim Lapthorn Trio
Doors
open 7.30pm
Music starts 8.00pm Tickets £13
Bobby Wellins (tenor saxophone), Tim Lapthorn (piano), Arnie Somogyi (double bass), Stephen Keogh (drums)
A very welcome return to the club
for one of the great names in British jazz, Bobby Wellins, who
is joined by one of the finest young pianists 
on the scene, Tim Lapthorn . Bobby has
been playing professionally since 1955 when he joined Vic Lewis'
band and subsequently with Tony Crombie, John Dankworth and Tubby
Hayes in the early days. Later, he formed a partnership with
Stan Tracey, which has lasted to the present day, and along the
way they recorded the famous 'Under Milk Wood' suite in 1965,
which is still regarded as one of the best recordings ever by
British jazz musicians. Bobby has made many fine recordings over
the years, the majority as leader of his own quartet and is widely
regarded now as the doyen of tenor saxophonists, with his instantly
recognisable sound and superb technique.
Tim Lapthorn is without doubt one
of the most exciting pianists to emerge in the UK in recent years
and he brings his regular trio, with the very fine Arnie Somogyi
on double-bass and drummer Stephen Keogh to complete the quartet.
One thing is for certain, the evening will be pure quality jazz
from start to finish.
"one of my favourite saxophonists in all of jazz - and
I mean not just in the UK, not just Europe but everywhere in
the world"......... Alyn Shipton
www.bobbywellins.co.uk
www.timlapthorn.com
Sunday, 11th December 2011
OUR
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Tina May Quintet featuring Jim Mullen
Doors
open 7.30pm
Music starts 8.00pm Tickets £17.50
Tina May (vocals), Frank Harrison (piano), Mark Hodgson (double-bass), Stephen Keogh (drums), Jim Mullen (guitar)
Back
by popular demand, Tina May returns to the Club for our Christmas
Special with a fabulous band, with special guest the great Jim
Mullen on guitar. Tina May is now widely regarded as one of the
top vocalists not only in the UK but across Europe and her fame
is now reaching the Far East with a recent packed concert hall
performance in Shanghai. In particular, Tina is now almost as
well known in France as she is here and has recently recorded
a CD with her Paris Quintet, who number the best musicians in
France, to add to her other acclaimed recordings. Tina's busy
touring schedule this summer takes in Dublin, France, Croatia,
Spain as well top venues in the UK.
When Tina May last appeared at the Club, tickets sold out a week before the concert date and with the superb band she has with her this time, you would be well advised to book your tickets early.
"Considered as one of the finest jazz vocalist's the UK has ever produced." ............. All Music Guide