Set up last year singer Todd Gordon, Jazz International is proud to present its third series of events, following on from many highlights in 2008, such as John Taylor, Gwilym Simcock, Carol Kidd, Norma Winstone, Tim Kliphuis, Liane Carroll, Brian Kellock, Martin Taylor, Alison Burns, Enrico Rava, Stefano Bollani, Ian Shaw and Claire Martin.
Many thanks to all those who attended these initial concerts and we look forward to welcoming you - and many more music lovers - to future events. Jazz International will be announcing further dates shortly, so please join our mailing list (click on the 'mailing' link above) and we'll keep you posted on new dates and exciting developments.
Tickets are now on sale for Jazz International's biggest event to date: a special concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall marking the centenary of legendary lyricist, Johnny Mercer. Featuring Carol Kidd, Clare Teal, Laurie Holloway, Todd Gordon and special guest Sir Michael Parkinson - scroll down for further details.
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Scotland's very own guitar super-group are returning to the live stage for a few selected appearances in 2009. After a break of nearly two years pursuing other projects this re-birth will see a new approach to their innovative four guitar format.
Audiences will be treated to new material and fresh interpretations of classic works from their initial three albums. Plus unique arrangements from other repertoire, as well as solo features from these outstanding individual stylists.
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Fri, 24 April, 8pm, The Lot, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Sun, 26 April, 8pm, City Halls (Recital Room), Glasgow
Tickets: £13 (conc available)
Telephone for Edinburgh: (in advance on) 0131 668 2019 or on the door
Telephone for Glasgow: 0141 353 8000
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Guitarist/composer Jonathan Kreisberg has been hailed by critics and fellow musicians as a major voice of the new generation. He will perform music from ‘The South of Everywhere’ (Mel Bay Records) and ‘Night Songs’ (Criss Cross Jazz) as well as new material that displays what Belgian Jazz Radio called “not only a revelation, but a shock”. The band will also feature some of the finest young voices in the jazz world today with Will Vinson (alto sax), Mark Ferber (drums) and Euan Burton (bass).
“He plays the hell out the guitar, that’s for sure” - John Scofield
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Tue, 5 May, 8pm, City Halls (Recital Room), Glasgow
Wed, 6 May, 8pm, The Lot, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Tickets: £12 (conc available)
Telephone for Edinburgh: (in advance on) 0131 668 2019 or on the door
Telephone for Glasgow: 0141 353 8000
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One of the 100 hottest people of 2009 in Britain (The Independent), Jungr has carved a unique path to international acclaim as a song stylist whose intelligent arrangements, imaginative repertoire, virtuosic musicians and stunning voice bring new meaning to songs.
Jungr's work on both Dylan's and Simone's repertoire has been showered with amazing reviews. She’s won a 2008 New York Nightlife and a Backstage Award for best singer and best international act. A regular at the Edinburgh Festival this is her first Glasgow appearance for some time.
"Bob Dylan, jazz, northern soul, Nina Simone and continental Europe's cabaret music perform a subtle dance in Jungr's consciousness" - The Guardian
"A complete entertainer" - New York Times
"Acute, simmering, intelligent" - The Times
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Fri, 8 May, 8pm, Royal Concert Hall (Strathclyde Suite), Glasgow
Tickets: £15 (conc available)
Telephone: 0141 353 8000
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Top jazz vocalist Niki King is set to honour Billie Holiday on the 50th anniversary of her death.
Holiday had a deeply troubled life and died of cirrhosis, aged just 44, in 1959. But she was credited with changing jazz and pop singing forever, thanks to her individual approach to wording and tempo.
Niki has set up her current tour project to celebrate the artist’s early work. She added, “I have always loved Billie Holiday. To me she is an inspiring singer who commands attention through her natural voice, delivery and musicianship."
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Thu, 14 May, 8pm, The Lot, 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Tickets: £12 (conc available)
Telephone: 0131 668 2019 (tickets on the door, or in advance from the Queen's Hall)
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Two of Britain’s leading saxophonist join forces for a unique gig. Together they pay tribute to the jazz saxophone greats from Charlie Parker and John Coltrane to Wayne Shorter and Michael Brecker.
In between recording dates with many of the world’s greatest artists, Nigel has also performed to thousands of people around the world with Tom Jones, Wet Wet Wet, Beverley Craven, Ray Charles and Robbie Williams. He’s performed on hundreds of recording sessions, including those for his own albums, ‘Snake Ranch Sessions’ and ‘Memory of the Heart’.
Paul attended at Berklee College of Music studying with sax icons, George Garzone and Joe Lovano, and went on to win awards in the World Saxophone Competition, Peter Whittingham Award and Jerwood Rising Stars. He’s toured with The Bad Plus, David Berkman, Leo Blanco and The European Colours Jazz Orchestra. As well as running his own groups, Paul’s also a regular with the SNJO and Dublin’s RTE Concert Orchestra.
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Sat, 16 May, 8pm, City Halls (Recital Room), Glasgow
Tickets: £12 (conc available)
Telephone: 0131 353 8000
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One of Britain's finest drummers, Alyn Cosker launches his brand new album, "That's the Ticket" on Linn Records. His trio features the fantastic Ross Hamilton (bass) and David Dunsmuir (gtr) and they are joined tonight by special guest, Tommy Smith.
Perhaps Joe Locke best summed up Alyn's talent when he said, "Alyn Cosker represents the best of the new generation of drummers currently on the scene. He has the intellect to negotiate very difficult music, while at the same time maintaining an organic "earthiness" in his playing. I have called him to tour with my quartet, 4 Walls of Freedom, and would do so again without reservation. He's smokin'!"
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Fri, 22 May, 8pm, The Lot, 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Tickets: £12 (conc available)
Telephone: 0131 668 2019 (tickets on the door, or in advance from the Queen's Hall)
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The Johnny Mercer Centenary Concert will take place at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow with a fantastic line up featuring Carol Kidd, Clare Teal, Laurie Holloway, Todd Gordon and very special guest, Sir Michael Parkinson.
Many of the finest lyrics ever written were penned by Mercer, including That Old Black Magic, The
Summer Wind, Too Marvelous for Words, I Wanna be Around, Blues in the Night, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, When the World was Young, Dream, I Remember You, Moon River and One for My Baby.
Johnny Mercer is Sir Michael Parkinson's favourite lyricist and we are delighted that he has agreed to join us to celebrate the enormous contribution Mercer has made to classic popular song - as a songwriter, singer and co-founder of Capitol Records (one of the most successful labels of all time). Most importantly, this event pays tribute to Mercer's supreme skill as an evocative lyricist.
Through his Scots ancestry – which can be traced back to the Battle of Culloden – Johnny Mercer represents the only legitimate Scottish connection to American Songbook royalty, an especially relevant connection in this, the year of Homecoming Scotland.
For all lovers of classic popular song, this is a unique and unmissable event.
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Presented in association with the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
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Sun 21 June, 7:30pm, Royal Concert Hall (main auditorium), Glasgow
Tickets: £17-£27.50 (conc available)
Telephone: 0131 353 8000
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Highly recommended! Australian singer and pianist, Janet Seidel makes her Glasgow debut with a heartfelt tribute to the late Blossom Dearie. Songs include Surrey with the Fringe on Top, Hey John, Comment Allez-vous?, Bruce, I’m Hip, My Gentleman Friend and Peel Me a Grape.
With her intimate style, great feel for the lyrics of songs she sings, Seidel is one of those vocalists who is as much a story teller as she is a singer.
“Someone should send singer/pianist Janet Seidel flowers for her delicate and engaging tribute to a truly eccentric music talent, the ageless Blossom Dearie. She takes a representative sample from her catalogue and sings with a touch of the breathy finesse that characterises a Dearie song.” - Adelaide Advertiser
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Sunday 24 May 09, 8pm
City Halls (Recital Room), Glasgow
Tickets: £13 (conc available) - 0141 353 8000 -
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A long-awaited reunion of three great musicians doing what they do best! The trio's leader is recognised as one of the finest pianists anywhere in the world today. Always inventive, swings effortlessly and handling each song as it deserves to be played. With ace bassist Kenny Ellis and drummer John Rae on a 'homecoming' visit from New Zealand.
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Thursday 18 June 09, 8pm
The Lot (4-6 Grassmarket), Edinburgh
Tickets: £13 (conc available) - 0131 225 9922 -
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Please note: booking fees (where applicable) are not included in the ticket prices,
and details may be subject to change without prior notice
Jazz International is a division of Audacious Music Ltd
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