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Aberdeen JazzFestival

15–19 march 2017Ticket hotline: 01224 641122

www.aberdeenjazzfesTival.com

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welcome to Aberdeen Jazz Festival’s exciting programme of very special events, international stars and new collaborations, alongside oldfavourites, including the special atmosphere of Jazz On The Green, Aberdeen’s biggest free admission music event.

Celebrating 100 Years of Jazz, the Festival pays tribute to some iconic figures: Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt and Frank Sinatra,whilst also looking to the future with James Brandon Lewis Trio, Fat-Suit and Renegade Brass Band who deliver their contemporary take on New Orleans brass band music.

There’s something for everyone from intense jazz excitement at The BlueLamp, “the best jazz club in Scotland” (The Scotsman); cool sounds atCarmelite Hotel; blues, soul and world jazz at The Lemon Tree; classic jazz atSt Machar’s Cathedral and Queen’s Cross Church.

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Ticket InformationTicket hotline: 01224 641122 in Person: The Lemon Tree / His Majesty’s Theatre online: via www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com

Please note all ticket prices stated include booking fees Prices in brackets are concessions which are available to senior citizens, students, registered unemployed and MU members.Your tickets can be collected 30 minutes before the performance at the relevant venue,otherwise postage costs may be charged.

Get involvedWe need you! We are looking for Festival and Jazz On The Green volunteers -please contact [email protected] or see aberdeenjazzfestival.com

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young musician showcaseTHE BLUE LAMP, 12.30PM, FREE

featuring aberdeen University jazz band

james brandon lewis Trioalan benzie soloTHE BLUE LAMP, 8PM, £14 (£13)

lewis is the sensational tenor sax player and vocalist/rapper from New York, who with his band(Luke Stewart [bass], Warren G. “Trae” Crudup III[drums]) are shaking up clubs and Festivals in Europe and the States with music of power and intensity, high energy and visceral excitement. Different generations will hear different referencesmixing Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, Pharaoh Sanders,Ornette Coleman’s Electric Band with rap, soul andfunk creating a music that sounds absolutely ofthe moment. Lewis, says The New York Times, is“raw-toned but measured, doesn’t sound steepedin current jazz-academy values and isn’t reallycoming from a free-improvising perspective.There’s an independence about him. It sounds likethree melodic improvisers going for it.” Benzie is the connoisseur's young pianist of the

moment. Luminously toned, atmospheric andoften impressionistic music.

alison affleck,colin steeleand GraemestephenCARMELITE LIBRARY, 8PM,£15

A new trio making its Aberdeen debut in the intimate surrounds of theCarmelite Library. Awardwinning singer Alison Affleckis joined by acclaimed guitarist Graeme Stephenand trumpet favourite ColinSteele. They’ll celebrate theGreat American Songbookand the tunes of Tin PanAlley along with some veryold blues and gospelflavoured vintage songs.

wednesday 15 march


charlie woodCARMELITE LIBRARY, 8PM,£15

A rare solo outing for Memphis singer and pianistwho mixes jazz, blues, soul,traditional R&B and popularmusic embodying hepcatworldliness and bar-roomempathy. “…the growl andmoan of Eric Burdon, theotherworldly lilt of DonaldFagen, and the scorchedmajesty of Kurt Elling” (JazzTimes).

elliot Galvin TrioTHE BLUE LAMP, 8PM, £13.20

A major figure on the new London jazz scene, Galvin is a composer and pianist,with maverick imagination and magpie instinct. He draws on a wide range of influences, from jazz to classical to popular music and blends into a clever, post-modern, and often playful amalgam that defines his own unique musical vision “Audacious and Inspired… A rising star heading for the UK Jazz A-List”(Evening Standard).Presented by Jazz At The Blue Lamp

young musician showcaseTHE BLUE LAMP, 12.30PM, FREE

featuring aberdeen music school and international school

ThUrsday 16 march

THE EXCITEMENTSTHE EXCITEMENTS


ThUrsday 16 march

THE LEMON TREE, 8PM, £15 (£10), STANDING 14+

“hot, hot, hot rhythm and soul”. a headycocktail of old school soul and authentic, grittyr&b, delivered straight from the hip with awhole lot of style and attitude. The excitements kick on where etta james, ike and Tina Turner and james brown left off in the 1960s, with an instantly classic sound anda rare vintage sensibility. live, they’re a force of nature, with their vibrant lead singer Koko-jean davis, whose explosive vocals “provide a straight-to-the-point antidote offull-pelt soul and r&b” (mojo).

THE EXCITEMENTS


colin steele plays themusic of miles davisTHE BLUE LAMP, 10.30PM, £13.50

with thrilling empathy, phenomenalsolos and a driving musical energy, colinsteele’s trumpet fronts a Quintet whocover the classic arrangements of milesdavis’ seminal albums of the 50s and60s, from “milestones” to “Kind of blue”.

friday 17 march young musician showcaseTHE BLUE LAMP, 12.30PM, FREE

featuring aberdeen city youthjazz band and robert Gordon college band

brian Kellock copenhagenTrioTHE BLUE LAMP, 7.30PM, £14

The piano maestro has been back and forth toCopenhagen regularly, building a reputation forhimself in one of Europe’s great jazz cities. He’s formed a Danish band that recently headlined at the world renowned MontmartreClub. Tonight, they debut in Aberdeen. Brian isjoined by two of the giants of Danish Jazz: JesperBodilsen (bass) and Martin Andersen (drums).They play the same powerful swinging jazz thatBrian loves his audiences to enjoy. Classic BrianKellock, with a twist.


THE LEMON TREE, 8PM, £15 (£10), STANDING 14+

“Hip-hop, funk, jazz and electronica backed with a riveting brass sound... one ofthe hottest live tickets in town” (Exposed). Combining 8 horns with 2 percussionists, scratch DJ and live MC, The Renegade Brass Band mix funk, hip-hop and jazz with a raw brass sound to deliver formidable live performances. They are favourites at festivals like Soundwave Croatia, Secret Garden Party,Kendal Calling, Tramlines. “Probably the best brass band working out of Britain!”(Craig Charles). If you enjoyed Riot Jazz Brass Band last year, this gig is definitely for you.

friday 17 march

The timeless cool of Frank Sinatra and the robustswing of the Count Basie Orchestra made the perfect marriage of old-school pop and big bandjazz in the 60s. Curtis Stigers has been bringingthose worlds together in his own music for thelast three decades, and now, with a top notch BigBand, he captures the rare alchemy of hipness, elegance, playfulness and feeling that made Sinatra’s renditions of these songs immortal whileadding his own unique twist. Think: Come FlyWith Me, I've Got You Under My Skin, My KindOf Town, You Make Me Feel So Young…

ABERDEENHis Majesty’s TheatreFriday 17 March, 7.30pm £27Tickets: 01224 641122MARCH TOURDundee (Wednesday 15 March),Inverness (Thursday 16 March), Dunfermline (Saturday 18 March)www.jazzscotland.com for more information

CURTISSTIGERSONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

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THE LEMON TREE, 2.30-5.30PM, £13.50

Three bands for the price of one! Rocking and soulful rootsy sounds fromthe unforgettable voices of one ofBritain’s foremost blues stars, connielush. Gerry jablonski plays crowd-pleasing high-octane blues, withone of the tightest and hardest hittingbands on the current scene. The iconicScottish blues band, blues n Trouble,feature the cutting vocals and harmonica of Tim Elliott, fronting theirChicago inspired brand of rollicking electric blues and boogie.


Trio vein, with rick margitzaTHE BLUE LAMP, 7.30PM, £14

Vein is a very hot piano/bass/drumsband, with “thrilling creativity” (RollingStone). ”It grooves. It’s rubato. It’sfun. It’s ruminative. It’s exultant.Above all, it’s constantly surprising. It’sa treat” (London Jazz). Guesting withthem tonight is one of the giants ofcontemporary tenor sax playing, RickMargitza. When he played in MilesDavis’ classic 80s electric group hebrought intelligence along with passionand power. He’s a throwback to WayneShorter, Michael Brecker and JohnColtrane, all in one. It’s not surprisingthat he’s played in the bands of manygreats – from McCoy Tyner to ChickCorea. Now he’s the Dexter Gordon ofthe 21st century – thriving in Bohemian Paris, and the great tenorsax-man on the European scene.

rose room, withlaura macdonald QUEEN’S CROSS CHURCH, 8PM, £14(£13) LIMITED BAR

“Stupendous gypsy jazz, and a superbsinger” (The Scotsman). The hottestticket in Scottish jazz right now is forthe classy vintage swing and gypsyjazz played by a band that combinesbrilliant musicianship with warm personality. Fronted by fiddle playerand sophisticated songstress, SeonaidAitken, Rose Room recreate the excitement of Rive Gauche Paris ofthe 30s and 40s with Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. This is a stylish and hugely enjoyablequartet – and tonight they have aspecial guest, Laura Macdonald – inswinging saxophonist mode!

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saTUrday 18 march

duke ellington’s sacred concert aberdeen jazz orchestra, aberdeen University big band, The ellington singersGuest soloists: jacqui dankworth, helena Kay, richard ingham and tap dancer danielle Piriemusical director: Pauline blackchoir director: Kathleen cronie

ST MACHAR’S CATHEDRAL, 7.30PM, £14

a very rare performance of ellington'swonderful "sacred music" peformed in the stunning surrounds of st machar’s cathedral. written for jazz big band, choir, vocal soloist and tap dancer, its rarity is not surprising. both serious andswinging the music is reverent and hip: encompassing jazz, classical and choralmusic, spirituals, gospel, blues and dance. ellington called it “the most important thing i have ever done”.


saTUrday 18 march

fat-suitTHE BLUE LAMP, 11PM, £11, STANDING, 18+

Back by popular demand after their sell-out concert last year – "one of the bestbands in British music full stop" (BBC Radio Scotland). A mega instrumental collective Fat-Suit boast a line up of guitars, violins, keyboards, horns, bass, drumsand percussion. Their fast-paced progressive mix of jazz fusion is full of drivingdrums, infectious horn lines, traditional airs and jigs and meandering synth. Compared to American fusion juggernaut, Snarky Puppy, they have played summer festivals across Europe delivering their “sun bright, pulsating blast of energy” (The Herald).

dopesickflyTHE WORKS, HILLHEAD HALLS OF RESIDENCE, 9PM, £9 (£4.50/ £4 OTD),STANDING

The funk-masters know how to get the party started with their lyrically explosive,musically diverse, funk rock hybrid. Hailing from the Deep South of USA, Louisiana,and from busking on the streets of Glasgow, front man MC Ant Thomas leads aband whose sound has evolved into a neo-soul, rock, hip-hop, acid jazz fusion withjust the right amount of funk. Their music delivers upbeat feel good vibe, invitingaudiences to join in with catchy hooks and to dance their hearts out. Voted one ofCapital FM Top 10 Bands To Watch 2017, in concert they are mesmerising.


Top class jazz every Thursday atScotland’s premier jazz venue

16th February, 8pm John Etheridge &

Theo Travis Quartet23rd February, 8pmSyzmon Mika Trio2nd March, 8pm * Flying Machines9th March, 8pm

Alyn Cosker Group Blue Lamp, Gallowgate, Aberdeen

www.jazzatthebluelamp.com* at The Lemon Tree

Aberdeen Festivals works to enrich Aberdeen’s cultural life by developing andpromoting ten of its distinctive festivals.

Between them SPECTRA, Aberdeen Jazz Festival, Look Again, May Festival, Aberdeen International Youth Festival, TechFest, North East Open

Studios (NEOS), True North, DanceLive and sound, offer twelve months of richcultural and creative happenings.

www.aberdeenfestivals.com

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a spectacular beach and great walking and nature all around.For information about accommodation: visitaberdeen.com/accommodation

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1–5pmsunday

19th march free

MERCHANTQUARTERwww.merchantquarter-aberdeen.com

Thanks toAberdeen Inspired, Carmelite Hotel, Cafe 52, Contour Cafe, Merchant Quarter

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further on

mike whellans

dopesickfly

colin black Trio

aberdeen Uni big band

8 STAGES, 16 BANDS, 4 HOURS JAZZ, SOUL, R’N’B, FUNK, BIG BAND

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m&m: marisha addison &morag mccollCARMELITE BALMORAL, 7.30PM, £20 INCL DINNER

Two great blonde-bombshell vocalists deliver a pro-gramme of swing classics paying tribute to popularjazz composers and band leaders. They are joined byJim Addison (keys), Peter Lowitt (bass) and Bill Kemp(drums). A great evening of jazz standards plus a twocourse dinner from the award-winning Carmelitechefs. Please call 01224 589101 to book.


bria skonberg + Konrad wiszniewski QuartetTHE BLUE LAMP, 7.30PM, £14

“Bria plays trumpet like a red hot devil, and sings like a dream” (Wall Street Journal). The Brooklyn based Skonberg is wowing New York’s jazz establishment.Playing classic, hot New Orleans jazz and music of the swing era, infused with acontemporary feel, the vocalist and trumpeter is grounded in classic jazz and playsand sings in the tradition of greats like Louis Armstrong, Dinah Washington and Billie Holiday, but she can sneak in all sorts of contemporary references. First timein Scotland, and with the classic swinging sound of tenor sax hero, Wiszniewski.“Poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation”(Wall Street Journal).

sUnday 19 march

dinner jazz

ibibio sound machineSUNDAY 19TH MARCH THE LEMON TREE, 8PM, £15 (£10) STANDING 14+

mixing west-african funky seventies grooves with highlife guitar licks anddeep synth electronica ibibio create a soulful gumbo that feels instantly familiar and yet also new and fresh. bubbling percussion, slinky bass lines,tight brass punctuation and wailing electronics produce full-fat-funk whichpropels you to your feet. fronted by nigerian eno williams, whose powerfulvoice and stage presence evoke Grace jones. ibibio have conquered festivalstages from Glastonbury to wilderness with their steamy african soul-funk,taking in “later with jools holland” along the way.

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