April
4th RWCMD Showcase - First Set: Siobhan Waters and Timmy Boomer Duo Having met at the RWCMD nearly 5 years ago, this longstanding musical partnership explores the intimacy and vulnerability that is Voice and Piano. Playing repertoire from some of their favourite artists and some originals too, expect an eclectic set spanning many genres and styles. Siobhan Waters - Voice Timmy Boomer - Piano
Second Set: The Timmy Boomer Trio Plays Chick Corea The Timmy Boomer Trio brings you a set of music from the late, great Chick Corea in honour of one of the foremost jazz pianists and his contribution to Jazz. Timmy Boomer - Piano Clem Saynor - Bass Ryan Thrupp - Drums
11th RWCMD Showcase - details to follow
12th VEIN - welcome return for Michael Arbenz: piano, Thomas Lähns: bass, Florian Arbenz: drums, the Basel-based VEIN Trio has established an enviable reputation among jazz audiences for both stylistic diversity and technical accomplishment, blending the complexity of European classical chamber music with the thrills and energy of jazz improvisation at its most sophisticated. All three players are classically trained, and musical leadership is equally shared, creating a fluid, cosmopolitan sound. www.vein.ch
18th Joe Northwood’s Jam session - Joe’s trio/quartet kicks off, then open house
19th Eddie Gripper’s 'Home' Album Launch Party - the trio returns, this time to celebrate the launch of Eddie's debut album, 'Home'. Featuring the talents of Patrick Barrett Donlon on Kit and Paula Gardiner on Bass, original compositions from the album and tunes by some of the greatest musicians in the jazz canon (Pat Matheney, Cedar Walton, Chick Corea, Michael Brecker...)
25th Afuriko - AfuriKo’s elaborate music originates from a sincere and spontaneous dialogue: their unique combination of cutting edge harmonies and bass lines with the ancestral grooves of the djembe makes for a timeless experience. Great to have them back https://www.afuriko.com
26th Henrik Jensen Trio -Henrik on bass with Esben Tjalve on piano & Dave Smith drums Outstanding trio https://www.henrik-jensen.com