Live Brum: Jazz Events

Richard Leach's 7 Stars of Jazz , 23 May 2012

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:04:06 +0000

23 May 2012 at Sutton Coldfield Trad Jazz Club

Shadowball , 24 May 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:26:28 +0000

24 May 2012 at The Drum

In a time of segregation, when jazz and baseball flourished, a courageous group of men struggled to achieve their dreams despite the odds.

This compelling new jazz opera tells the fast-paced story of Negro League baseball players whose talents went unacknowledged whilst their jazz compatriots reached stardom by defining a new art form. Julian Joseph’s swinging score inspired by the era of Ellington and Armstrong offers a lively evening of home runs, peanuts and Cracker Jack, which is great fun for all the family!

Children’s Jazz Opera, programmed with participating primary schools.

Headline acts: Julian Joseph, Cleveland Watkiss, The Julian Joseph Quintet, Cast of Local School Children

Gypsy Fire, 24 May 2012

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:59:59 +0000

24 May 2012 at Solihull Arts Complex

Expect nothing less than utter virtuosity from this stunning quartet of musicians. Gypsy Fire’s performances combine beautifully melody with fiery, hard edged rhythm and some of the most electrifying arrangements you’ll have heard. Their ability to graft together guitar anthems with classical or jazz greats is unrivalled. Foot tapping, soulful, beautiful -this ensemble will take you on a musical rollacoaster with their unique blend of superbly dynamic music and sheer musicality.

The show crammed full of musical nods to everything from Django Reinhardt, to Lennon & McCartney, Vivaldi and Rodriguez to the Who but all underpinned with a deep sense of Gypsy swing rhythms. The quartet features the acoustic guitars of Stuart Carter-Smith and Ben Travers, plus award-winning jazz violinist Ben Holder and double bassist Paul Jefferies.

The Paris 1940s, 24 May 2012

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:38:18 +0000

24 May 2012 at The Jam House

The Paris 1940s are a tremendous new five-piece who completely reinvent well-known pop music fusing it with soul, jazz, swing, samba and even drum and bass.

Shadowball , 25 May 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:25:53 +0000

25 May 2012 at The Drum

In a time of segregation, when jazz and baseball flourished, a courageous group of men struggled to achieve their dreams despite the odds.

Children’s Jazz Opera, programmed with participating primary schools.

Headline acts: Julian Joseph, Cleveland Watkiss, The Julian Joseph Quintet, Cast of Local School Children

Ann Duggan Band, 25 May 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:34:30 +0000

25 May 2012 at Jazz on the Water

Julian Joseph Jazz Master Class, 25 May 2012

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:29:21 +0000

25 May 2012 at The Drum

Fri 25 May, 3.30-5pm. Acclaimed jazz artist Julian Joseph gives a master class to Birmingham Conservatoire students. Price £15

Wine reception and talk by a famous author to launch the show running at the venue

Headline acts: Julian Joseph, Cleveland Watkiss, The Julian Joseph Quintet, Cast of Local School Children

Rush Hour Blues: Geoff Eales' Isorhythm, 25 May 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:30:59 +0000

25 May 2012 at Symphony Hall

FREE

Pianist Geoff Eales leads this electric jazz group in a funky fusion set.

TG Collective, 25 May 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:18:15 +0000

25 May 2012 at The Polish Club

(suitable for under 18s)

TG Collective are back in Birmingham with the release of their new album, Release The Penguins, following their sell-out gig at the AE Harris Factory last summer.

An intriguing mix of gypsy jazz, flamenco and contemporary classical influences, the group is built around a core of two guitarists, alongside flutes, violin, double bass, trumpet and cajon. Creating an exciting, sensuous sound, TGC perform original compositions and arrangements, touching on influences as varied as Paco de Lucia, Django Reinhardt and JS Bach, and have built up a strong following with their intense live performances.

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Jazz @ Ort, 25 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:30:38 +0000

25 May 2012 at Ort Cafe

FREE

Double Drum Quartet, Keith Tippett & Julie Tippetts , 26 May 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:41:05 +0000

26 May 2012 at mac

The Deep Joy Quartet is the double drum quartet featuring Miles Levin and Mark Sanders behind saxophonist Paul Dunmall and bass player Paul Rogers that gave a brilliant performance at the tribute to the late Tony Levin at mac birmingham in June 2011. The quartet comes together again for this concert and a short tour. They are joined at mac by the wonderfully imaginative 'COUPLE IN SPIRIT' duo between pianist Keith Tippett and vocalist Julie Tippetts. Contemporary jazz at its absolute best and most varied.

Sunday Jazz , 27 May 2012

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:22:59 +0000

27 May 2012 at The Old Joint Stock

House band at The Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, Birmingham, Four on the Floor is a vibrant young band formed from musicians of Birmingham Conservatoire. The piano trio, featuring Andy Bunting (piano), Nick Jurd (double bass) and Jonathan Silk (drums) is a swinging group working in and around the Birmingham area. Playing in various different venues for gigs and private functions, the band is building a strong reputation through regular playing, particularly at The Old Joint Stock. Playing many well known Jazz standards and exploring the tradition of Jazz music, the band is focussing on creating inventive music and entertaining listeners.

Ladywood Showcase 2012, 28 May 2012

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:51:45 +0000

28 May 2012 at Symphony Hall

Join hundreds of Ladywood school children as they showcase their new instrument talents on Birmingham’s world class Symphony Hall stage! Year 5 and 6 pupils will be performing a new jazz commission led by jazz trumpeter Abram Wilson.

John Pope, Sam Wooster, Mike Hurley, 29 May 2012

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:06:04 +0000

29 May 2012 at The Lamp Tavern

FREE

Jazz Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:53:36 +0000

29 May 2012 at The Spotted Dog

Join Mike Fletcher and friends every Tuesday in the Spotted Dog from 8pm

Jazz in the Bar , 30 May 2012

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 11:00:51 +0000

30 May 2012 at The Old Joint Stock

FREE

With Rachael Cohen Trio

Always keen to promote new and emerging talent along with establish musicians on the music scene, the Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre Venue continues the series of live Jazz evenings in the Bar.

Graham Woodhouse All Stars, 30 May 2012

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:04:48 +0000

30 May 2012 at Sutton Coldfield Trad Jazz Club

Solihull Jazz and Blues Festival , 1 Jun 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:45:31 +0000

1 Jun 2012 at Touchwood

Organised by Solihull Business Improvement District (BID) with support from the legendary Jim Simpson from Big Bear Music, probably the oldest independent record label in the UK; the weekend kicks off with a launch party on the outdoor terrace by Jubilee Gardens, at the back of Touchwood, from 5pm on Friday 1st June. Perfect to get the weekend started! A special stage is being built and there will be bands performing all evening – and plenty of Pimms, bubbly and real ale.

Rush Hour Blues: Dorian Ford Trio, 1 Jun 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:32:52 +0000

1 Jun 2012 at Symphony Hall

FREE

A classic jazz piano trio from London led by Dorian Ford, play in the style of the Bill Evans trio from their album The Bill Game.

Jazz at Bohemia: Freddie Gavita & Rob Anstey, 1 Jun 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:25:56 +0000

1 Jun 2012 at Bohemia Restaurant

Freddie is a London-based jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and teacher.

Sarah Gillespie, Gilad Atzmon, 1 Jun 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:09:43 +0000

1 Jun 2012 at The Bartons Arms

Sarah Gillespie and Gilad Atzman will perform amongst other music: The War on Trevor which is a piece of narrative music composed by the critically acclaimed singer songwriter Sarah Gillespie, arranged and produced by her long time collaborator, maverick saxophonist Gilad Atzmon. The piece combines elements of classical music, folk, jazz & blues knitted together with Gillespie’s trademark lyrical bite.

Jazz @ Ort, 1 Jun 2012

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 09:30:47 +0000

1 Jun 2012 at Ort Cafe

FREE

Solihull Jazz and Blues Festival , 2 Jun 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:45:59 +0000

2 Jun 2012 at Mell Square

A second stage will open in Mell Square from Saturday morning (June 2nd) and names performing across the two stages during the festival include some of the hottest names on the jazz and blues circuit including the Fabulous Boogie Boys; Val Wiseman Quartet, holder of the British Jazz Award for Best Vocalist; the Roy Forbes Quartet; The Brian Newton Big Band; Tipitina – the country’s leading New Orleans-style jazz and blues band...and the fabulously-named Ricky Cool and Hoola Boola Boys who count music legend Robert Plant amongst their fans!

Sax in the City, 2 Jun 2012

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:33:41 +0000

2 Jun 2012 at Symphony Hall

FREE

Relax with Birmingham jazz legend Andy Hamilton as he brings you the finest in Jazz together with his band The Blue Notes.

Solihull Jazz and Blues Festival , 3 Jun 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:47:08 +0000

3 Jun 2012 at Touchwood

Sunday Jazz , 3 Jun 2012

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:23:15 +0000

3 Jun 2012 at The Old Joint Stock

Gilles Peterson, 3 Jun 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:22:24 +0000

3 Jun 2012 at Hare & Hounds

As we enter the final month of preparations for this year’s Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival, friday night’s compere will be joining us for a Bank Holiday DJ session at the Hare & Hounds. Music lover, record collector, DJ, and broadcaster, Gilles Peterson is perhaps most famous for his much loved genre-exploding radio shows. His recent move from to BBC6Music has been well-received by his fanbase as he continues to join the dots between a wide variety of leftfield, soulful sounds.

Big Band Sunday, 3 Jun 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:46:36 +0000

3 Jun 2012 at O'Neill's, Broad Street

Join local band The Sambuca Diaries at O'Neill's Broad Street on first sunday of every month . The 18 piece band ,which consists of young professional musicians and local students will be performing a combinationof swing, jazz, funk,soul and latin providing great night out for all.

Solihull Jazz and Blues Festival , 4 Jun 2012

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:47:14 +0000

4 Jun 2012 at Touchwood

Itchyfeet, 5 Jun 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:58 +0000

5 Jun 2012 at The Jam House

The Itchy Feet parties return to the Jam House ... this time featuring the new band TOP SHELF JAZZ - fine purveyors of dirty swing!

Swing, Soul, Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Rock n Roll and Ska. At Itchy Feet parties - it's all about the old.