Tony Woods Project
Formed in the mid-90s, the Tony Woods Project has recorded four highly-acclaimed albums of original folk/jazz/rock/world-inspired compositions: High Seas (1997), Lowlands (2004) Wind Shadows (2009) and Hidden Fires (2017)Whilst happily shifting gear between jigs and reels, Balkan dances, atmospheric ballads and ambient electronics, Tony Woods jazz connections also play their part in his compositions, where Latin, African, funk and rock grooves come to the fore. The emphasis, both in the compositions and the improvisations, is always on lyrical melody. The highly distinctive sound of this long-standing band, comes courtesy of Rob Millett's glowing, Gary Burton-esque vibraphone, Mike Outram's superlative, angular chord work, Andy Hamill's rock-steady bass, Milo Fell's percussive prowess, as well as the leader's inimitable, virtuosic and expressive musical story-telling on saxophones, alto clarinet, wood flute and whistle....
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Tony Woods Project
Formed in the mid-90s, the Tony Woods Project has recorded four highly-acclaimed albums of original folk/jazz/rock/world-inspired compositions: High Seas (1997), Lowlands (2004) Wind Shadows (2009) and Hidden Fires (2017)Whilst happily shifting gear between jigs and reels, Balkan dances, atmospheric ballads and ambient electronics, Tony Woods jazz connections also play their part in his compositions, where Latin, African, funk and rock grooves come to the fore. The emphasis, both in the compositions and the improvisations, is always on lyrical melody. The highly distinctive sound of this long-standing band, comes courtesy of Rob Millett's glowing, Gary Burton-esque vibraphone, Mike Outram's superlative, angular chord work, Andy Hamill's rock-steady bass, Milo Fell's percussive prowess, as well as the leader's inimitable, virtuosic and expressive musical story-telling on saxophones, alto clarinet, wood flute and whistle.
(the Guardian)
(Jazzwise)
(The Jazzmann)
(Jazz Journal)
";Emotional and warmly personal music"; (the Guardian)
"powerful and affecting music"; (Chris Parker)
"Combines a jazz edge with the melodic zest of folkโฆdelightful." (BBC Radio 3)
"colourful, evocative music from one of the most distinctive groups on the UK Jazz
scene." (The JazzMann)
"Definitely jazz for the 21 st century" (Jazz Journal)
"Woods is phenomenal" (BBC Music Magazine)
"European sensibility and American grooves united." (JazzUK)
Olly Sarkar Quartet
Sarkar Is creating a sound that blends Jazz fluidity with the crisp unshakable sound worlds of hip-hop, garage and broken beat whilst maintaining a spontaneous approach to groove and musical shape.
Sarkar has preformed at venues such as The Jazz Cafรฉ, The Elgar room, XOYO, The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Pizza Express Jazz Club, The 606, The Vortex, Band on the Wall and Cadogan Hall. He has recorded live radio sessions for BBC Radio 2 with Jamie Cullum, World music on BBC radio 3, BBC 6 music and pre-recorded sessions at Herts Jazz for BBC Jazz on 3. He has recorded live streams for Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and the British Music Embassy's SXSW showcase.
Sarkar has performed with some of the UK's finest musicians; Cherise Adams-Burnett, Nubya Garcia, Nerija, Seed Ensemble, Reuben James, Chelsea Carmichael, Camilla George, Ruben Fox, Mark Kavuma, Jumokรฉ Fashiola, Tom Barford, Billy Marrows and Alex Hitchcock.
Line Up
Reiss Ellis Beckles - Alto Sax
Tobie Carpenter - Guitar
Jack Polley - Bass
Olly Sarkar - Drums and Compositions
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Time: 7:45 PM - 10:30 PM
Category: Live Music | Gig
Prices:
Earlybird General Admission: GBP 15.00,
Earlybird General Admission - table seats - dining optional: GBP 20.00,
General Admision - child aged 12 to 15: GBP 10.00,
Student tickets - must show ID: GBP 10.00
Artists: Tony woods, Gary Outram, Rob Millet, Olly Sarkar, Tobie Carpenter, Reiss Ellis Beckles, Jack Polley, Gary Burton, Andy Hamil
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