Interplay jazz group is very proud to welcome South African trumpet star Claude Deppa to share the stage at the Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa, to mark UNESCO’s International Jazz Day. Claude's fiery and direct style will add dynamic energy and range to Interplay's distinctive sound, and Adrian Litvinoff, the group’s leader and composer, is writing new arrangements to make the most of his presence in the front line.
Claude came to the UK from South Africa and immediately made an impact. He was a founder member of Jazz Warriors, Courtney Pine's hugely influential all black big band. He was MD for Julian Bahula's Jabula Orchestra and Louis Moholo's Viva La Black, and has also worked with Andy Sheppard and Carla Bley for many years. Other credits include appearances with many giants of global jazz such as Hermeto Pascoal, Manu Dibango, Tony Allen, Miriam Makeba, Jonas Gwangwa and Chris McGregor....
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Interplay jazz group is very proud to welcome South African trumpet star Claude Deppa to share the stage at the Pump Rooms in Leamington Spa, to mark UNESCO’s International Jazz Day. Claude's fiery and direct style will add dynamic energy and range to Interplay's distinctive sound, and Adrian Litvinoff, the group’s leader and composer, is writing new arrangements to make the most of his presence in the front line.
Claude came to the UK from South Africa and immediately made an impact. He was a founder member of Jazz Warriors, Courtney Pine's hugely influential all black big band. He was MD for Julian Bahula's Jabula Orchestra and Louis Moholo's Viva La Black, and has also worked with Andy Sheppard and Carla Bley for many years. Other credits include appearances with many giants of global jazz such as Hermeto Pascoal, Manu Dibango, Tony Allen, Miriam Makeba, Jonas Gwangwa and Chris McGregor.
Claude has also been a long-standing member of the Grand Union Orchestra, the unique multi-cultural jazz orchestra and music education ensemble run by Tony Haynes. Claude and Grand Union worked extensively in Warwickshire schools and colleges during 1988 - 90, which is how he and Adrian first met.
Interplay features Alan Wakeman (reeds) Richard Baker (trombone) Neil Hunter (keyboard) Adrian Litvinoff (basses) and Dave Balen (drums, percussion). Based in Leamington, the band puts out an infectious blend of expressive jazz, global rhythms and original ideas. Gilles Peterson called their last album ‘Global’ a ‘beautiful record’, and Ian Mann (aka TheJazzMann) described them as having ‘a distinctive group sound and philosophy’ and ‘potentially more than a ‘regional’ outfit’.
Interplay has been together for over 7 years and all the members are well known in their own right. Alan Wakeman can often be heard in company with Mike Westbrook, and Neil Hunter is frequently called on to accompany players such as Tony Kofi and Greg Abate. Richard Baker is a popular guest soloist around the Midlands; Adrian Litvinoff’s other involvements reflect his wide-ranging musical interests, from Celtic fusion to Blues and Soul; and Dave Balen enjoys a growing reputation as a Tabla player.
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Also on the bill is Three Way Split featuring Ian Hill, Wayne Matthews and David Anderson. This new trio performs original compositions by Ian Hill merging soul, reggae, jazz and other genres. Ian Hill, (saxes, voice) is very well known to Midlands audiences for his melodic and inventive playing. Wayne Matthews is a much-in-demand bassist with a very personal, fluid style, while David Anderson is a highly experienced drummer with credits on both sides of the Atlantic, currently working with The South (formerly the Beautiful South).
Now in its fourth year, International Jazz Day is becoming a major milestone in the Jazz Calendar all around the world. It was established by jazz piano supremo Herbie Hancock in his role as UNESCO Cultural Ambassador, and is supported by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz (USA).
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