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Welcome to Jazz At The Lescar
Home of one of the best weekly jazz nights in the steel city, The Lescar plays host every Wednesday to prominant local and national jazz acts, encompassing everything from hard-bop and big bands, to fusion, funk and soul. Music starts every week at 9pm, and tickets cost £4 (£3.50 conc.) available on the door. |
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Programme: Apr - Jun 2012 (download)
May 16th
MATT ANDERSON QUARTET
www.myspace.com/mattandersonsax
The Matt Anderson Quartet possesses a unified ensemble sound and shared musical
vision only possible through years of regular playing together. Following their 2011 regional
tour supported by Jazz Yorkshire and attracting the acclaim of audiences and promoters
across the area, the Leeds-based foursome have cemented their reputation as one of the
most exciting contemporary jazz ensembles in the North of England. "Relaxed and elegant,
but with wholehearted conviction" - Leeds Guide. Matt Anderson - tenor saxophone, Aubin
Vanns - electric guitar, John Marley - double-bass, Sam Gardner – drums.
May 23rd
NICOLA FARNON QUARTET
nicolafarnonmusic.com
Warming up to a summer of festivals round the country, Nicola Farnon brings her band of
merry men to the Lescar - so get ready for them to swing your socks off! Nicola - double
bass/vocals, Chris Walker - guitar, Piero Tucci - keyboards and tenor sax, Phil Johnson –
drums.
May 30th
DOWNSIDE UP
Rescheduled after date mix up earlier in the year! Nick Atkinson (guitar), Alex Henderson
(bass), Caroline Boaden (drums), Jon Trier (keys) and Kat Eaton (vocals). Nick and Alex
formed this band to write their own material and enjoy playing the music they love. Alex,
Caroline, Jon Trier (Richard Hawley)form the exciting backbone of this band, whilst Nick
gets the blood cursing with some "proper" guitar solos, and Kat transports us to another
place with her groovy and ethereal vocals.
June 6th
LET SPIN
www.myspace.com/mossfreed
Moss Freed – Guitar, Alexis Nuñez – Drums, Ruth Goller - Bass
Let Spin is a collaboration which feautures original compositions from each of its members,
from dark, brooding grooves to upbeat quirky riffs and free playing. Each member is
individually causing a stir on the UK jazz scene and this gig promises to be an electric
meeting of their musical forces.
June 13th
OPUS
Sheffield based 10 piece band OPUS return to the Lescar with their Latin and Brazilian
project featuring the tunes of Chucho Valdes, Paquito D'Rivera, and J T Meirelles. Pete
Jones tenor sax, Dave Coldron tenor and soprano sax, Martin O'Kane baritone and alto
sax, Neil Staniland trumpet, John Powell guitar, Colette Dutot piano, John Brynd
accordian, Kevin Shaw bass, Julian Sullivan drums and Errol Francis percussion.
June 20th
ORLA MURPHY
orlamurphy.net
This gig will present songs from Orla's second album 'Wonderous Visions'. The album is a
set of new jazz arrangements of Stevie Wonder songs, chosen mainly from his works from
the 1970s, his 'classic' period; although several other songs from outside this period are
featured, plus an original 'Timeless' written by Orla and pianist Steve Lodder. The album
continues to receive great feedback from jazz critics and musicians alike.
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