7.30pm
At St George’s Church, GL6 0BP
£15
We are very sorry that, as a result of illness, we have had to cancel this event. We will make full refunds for all advance ticket sales, but please give us us space to do this as we need to involve a number of our volunteer organisers who may not be instantly available. It will happen and we will endeavour to keep you informed.
Melodic jazz with inspirations from around the world. Cape Town-born pianist/composer Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of Middle Eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel, while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Charles Lloyd. On their latest CD, entitled Umoya, Clouts’ African inspirations extend beyond Cape jazz to Gnawa music and Afrobeat, and further to pan-European folksong and soul-jazz. Joined by rising star saxophonist Samuel Eagles, bassist Tim Fairhall and drummer Ted Carrasco, he brings his musical journey alive with superb musicianship and infectious vigour. Chris Phillips Jazz FM: ‘The best of British jazz’; The Guardian: ‘Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness’.
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