Aaron Liddard's Nylon Man at Yalm Food Court

This evening we're excited to feature Aaron Liddard as he returns to Norwich with his critically-acclaimed 'Nylon Man' project.

Named after the three cities that most influenced Aaron (New York, London and Manchester) the 2022 album - "roughly 12 years in the making" - brought together a cast of 42 musicians from a diversity of genres and styles, including vocalist Carleen Anderson, violinist Omar Puente, trumpeter Yelfris Valdes and saxophonist / guitarist Harry Greene.

Performed this evening by Aaron's regular sextet, their newly-expanded set could be said to be genre-defying, but fuses funk, soul, Cuban and Brazilian styles with an over-arching jazz sensibility. Wherever they play, the band's seductive grooves and feel-good vibe never fail to enthrall their audience who are soon singing and clapping along....

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This evening we're excited to feature Aaron Liddard as he returns to Norwich with his critically-acclaimed 'Nylon Man' project.

Named after the three cities that most influenced Aaron (New York, London and Manchester) the 2022 album - "roughly 12 years in the making" - brought together a cast of 42 musicians from a diversity of genres and styles, including vocalist Carleen Anderson, violinist Omar Puente, trumpeter Yelfris Valdes and saxophonist / guitarist Harry Greene.

Performed this evening by Aaron's regular sextet, their newly-expanded set could be said to be genre-defying, but fuses funk, soul, Cuban and Brazilian styles with an over-arching jazz sensibility. Wherever they play, the band's seductive grooves and feel-good vibe never fail to enthrall their audience who are soon singing and clapping along.

“A Michael Brecker-like power and intensity... a highly uplifting experience” - Ian Mann, THE JAZZ MANN

“Liddard has a particularly broad and all-encompassing vision of music” - Dan Paton, LONDON JAZZ NEWS

Doors 6pm / Music from 7.30pm-10pm

Admission £18 (inc booking fee) Purchase tickets

About the venue

Established on the extensively redeveloped site of the former Jamie’s Italian, Yalm has revitalised the historic space in The Royal Arcade, using it as an opportunity to showcase Norfolk’s finest food producers in a relaxed setting. Find out more about the exciting and diverse menu here.

23–24 Royal Arcade, Castle Street, Norwich NR2 1NQ (see location)

How to book

Make your reservation by purchasing a ticket which covers admission to the event. There's no set menu, so on the night simply choose where you'd like to sit and food and drinks orders can be paid for during the evening. We're sure you'll want to sample the exciting menu, or otherwise just grab a drink and enjoy the music!

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