Jehane Markham Trio - The London Series at Map Cafe

The London Series

‘Red is the colour of London, the man who knows about London, said.’

An evocative and irreverent look back at a life lived in the city by a country girl. Part memoir, part homage, the piece touches on different areas and different perspectives – history, literature and love, included.

The Jehane Markham Trio - or jmt – is one poet and two jazz musicians creating something unique together. The text comes first, inspiring the musicians to new depths of feeling in their playing and composition.

Jehane Markham - Poet and lyricist...

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The London Series

‘Red is the colour of London, the man who knows about London, said.’

An evocative and irreverent look back at a life lived in the city by a country girl. Part memoir, part homage, the piece touches on different areas and different perspectives – history, literature and love, included.

The Jehane Markham Trio - or jmt – is one poet and two jazz musicians creating something unique together. The text comes first, inspiring the musicians to new depths of feeling in their playing and composition.

Jehane Markham - Poet and lyricist

Jehane has been reading her work for many years. Coming from a family of actors she pays particular attention to clarity as well as possessing a natural sense of rhythm. www.jehanemarkham.co.uk

Robin Phillips - keyboards

Robin Phillips is a professional jazz vocalist, pianist and bandleader, performing in London, across the UK and abroad. Robin is also bandleader of a six-piece swing group, Pinstripe Suit (www.pinstripesuit.co.uk) and a founding member of JMT.

Jonny Gee - double bass

Archway bassist Jonny Gee has performed with Dame Cleo Laine, Dame Emma Kirkby & Dame Edna and toured with Ravi Shankar, Antonio Forcione, ZUM, La Mariposa Tango, Joanna Eden & King Salsa. He leads The Jazzberries (www.Jazzberries.co.uk) & masterminded Heineken’s band in “The Date” www.JonnyGee.co.uk See Jonny Gee playing bass for Sara Spade at Bestival on the video on the right.

Doors & Food 7pm. Performance from 8pm - 10:30pm. Admission: £10 Advance booking Recommended : 020 7916 0544. [email protected]

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