Maverick, award-winning saxophonist Gilad Atzmon and the Orient House Ensemble are back on the road with their latest album Songs Of The Metropolis, voted Best Album 2013 in the Jazz Journal Critics’ Poll.
For the last twelve years the quartet have been touring all over the world, stunning audiences with their firebrand performances packed with drama, pathos, luscious harmonies and wit. Atzmon’s latest compositions are a sweeping homage to our great cities, from Moscow to Buenos Aires and beyond. Each tune is at once reminiscent and hopeful; in a time of great uncertainty and...
A welcome return to Calstock Arts for this outstanding duo, winners of the Best Duo category of the 2014 BBC Folk Awards.
Recognised as one of the finest slide guitarists the UK has ever produced, Phillip Henry is also a virtuoso on the harmonica. Regarded as, “one of the most extraordinary musicians around” by no less than Steve Knightley, he combines folk melodies from the British Isles, blues, gospel and Indian music in his moving and original compositions and arrangements. His incredible beatbox harmonica technique is legendary...
The recently formed Millfield Trio – Maria Marton (soprano), Mark Tromans (clarinet) and Nicola Bracey (piano) – are regulars on the Somerset circuit. Their repertoire ranges from the ever popular Shepherd on the Rock by Schubert and six German Songs by Spohr to cabaret songs of the 20th century, all presented in an engaging and informative manner.
Hungarian born Maria Marton has performed all over Europe and Australia and is still a member of the “Pesti Hungarian Operetta Theatre”. She has lived in Somerset since 2004 where she teaches at Millfield School and performs as soloist...
Nominated by the Canadian Folk Music Awards as Vocal Group of the Year 2013, The Sweet Lowdown blend original songwriting and three-part harmonies with an old-time instrumental groove. This award-winning acoustic roots trio from Victoria, B.C. creates a unique yet timeless sound that takes listeners on a pleasurable and memorable journey.
Drawn together by mutual passion for old-time music, hard-driving bluegrass, sweet harmonies and well-wrought songs, The Sweet Lowdown (Amanda Blied on guitar, Shanti Bremer on banjo and fiddler Miriam Sonstenes) pays homage to their musical roots...
The glittering brilliance of the original Modern Jazz Quartet is celebrated in this tribute by some of the best young performers on the contemporary jazz scene.
Originally formed by the late Michael Garrick in 2010, the quartet consists of vibraphonist Jim Hart and drummer Steve Brown, both winners in the 2013 British Jazz Awards.
As well as heading his own quartet, bassist Matt Ridley works with the cream of London jazz, including Darius Brubeck and Nikki Iles, whilst pianist Barry Green’s style has been compared to Bill Evans by no less than The Guardian’s John Fordham...
Gareth brings his own brand of Delta Blues, American and Celtic Folk, Jazz classics and original songs, performed on 6, 12 string & Dobro resonator guitar.
Gareth’s influences are American roots musicians including Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, old time banjo player Clarence Ashley, ragtime blues guitarist Rev. Gary Davis and slide guitarist Mississippi Fred McDowell.
Free entry, chatty atmosphere, donations to Gareth would be much appreciated.
Eight jazz singers of varying experience will be spending five days on Helen Porter’s residential course at Gresham House Studios. They will then show off their new found jazz singing and scatting skills at our final Gallery Bar Special of the season.
They come from as far away as Norway, so come and hear these versatile and talented singers perform well loved jazz standards. Also featuring special guests Pete Rosser on keyboard and Ralf Dorrell on double bass.
Fresh from his US tour, Gareth brings his own brand of Delta Blues, American and Celtic Folk, Jazz classics and original songs, performed on 6, 12 string & Dobro resonator guitar.
Gareth’s influences are American roots musicians including Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, old time banjo player Clarence Ashley, ragtime blues guitarist Rev. Gary Davis and slide guitarist Mississippi Fred McDowell.
Free entry, chatty atmosphere, donations to Gareth would be much appreciated.
The Old Chapel is a magical and intimate setting for chamber music. Opening with Haydn at his most mischevious, leading on to the high drama of Kodaly’s first quartet, an epic piece which combines the romantic influence of Brahms and Strauss, the sensual textures of Debussy and the earthiness of Hungarian folksong. As darkness falls, Debussy’s quartet explores a unique sound-world, perfect for the wonderful acoustics of The Old Chapel.
Join the Dante Quartet with artist Nigel Edwards at The Old Chapel for this popular family workshop. Create pictures inspired by live music played by the quartet.
Art materials provided, all ages welcome.
Doors open 4pm, start time 4.30pm
£6 adult, £4 under 16s.
Advance booking recommended on 07583 050581 for this event.
