British Isles Jazz at Jazzahead! 2017

AT JAZZAHEAD!

The British Isles Jazz Stand (6B17) has been organised by JazzUK and is funded by some of the British Isles most prominent jazz organisations as well as many friends, co-exhibitors and advertisers. See inside for more information‌

BRITISH ISLES SHOWCASE We’re proud that two UK bands are performing at the European Jazz Meeting on Friday 28th April in Halle 7.2: Julian Siegel Quartet: 4:20pm Elliot Galvin Trio: midnight

Julian Siegel Quartet

COME AND MEET US

Elliot Galvin Trio

Please join us for our British Isles Jazz Reception at stand 6B17, on Friday 28 April 2017 at 5.00pm. Come and discover the wealth and variety of talent and opportunities the British Isles has on offer.

ABOUT JAZZUK Flying the Flag for UK Jazz

JazzUK is the UK’s foremost charitable support organisation for jazz, which provides invaluable support to individuals and organisations through provision of vital assistance to artists seeking to tour and record and to promoters programming innovative and exciting new music. JazzUK is proud to remain uniquely impartial in its outlook and aims, helping the UK’s jazz artists (from future stars to seasoned pros) and those who promote them.

JazzUK’s presence at jazzahead! brings focus on the incredible wealth and range of talent the British Isles has to offer. We coordinate and facilitate participating jazz professionals from across the British Isles to present themselves and forge valuable international connections.

Thank you to all our friends, sponsors and supporters.

To keep in touch, and to find out more, go to www.jazzuk.org.uk and join us on Social media @BritishIslesJazz

Meet on the Stand: Agents & Managers

Basho Music and Basho Records Basho Music represents some of the UK’s finest artists including pianist Gwilym Simcock, saxophonist Trish Clowes and The Impossible Gentlemen. We work with other agencies in Europe bringing great talent to the UK. In 2017/18 we will promote concerts with Leszek Mozdzer and Michael Wollny.

Basho Records releases recordings with artists that we manage or work closely with. Recent recordings include Trish Clowes’ “My Iris”, and, featuring Gwilym Simcock, Andy Scott’s “Ruby and All Things Purple”, The Impossible Gentlemen “Let’s Get Deluxe” and The Delta Saxophone Quartet “Crimson”. All albums are available worldwide and through our website: www.jazzcds.co.uk www.bashomusic.co.uk www.bashorecords.com

Claire Furlong Artist Representation & Project Management Building on over ten years’ experience within the jazz industry, Claire has recently set up a dynamic artist agency, representing some of the most creative and sought after musicians on the UK and European scene. Melding professional expertise with a passion for the music, Claire provides a knowledgeable yet approachable service.

Currently representing: Julian Siegel Quartet, Emilia Mårtensson, ELDA Trio. Claire is also an experienced participatory project manager and is currently the Education Manager for the UK’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra who inspire and support young musicians develop their craft and has co-ordinated JazzUK’s presence at Jazzahead this year. www.clairefurlong.co.uk cfurlong@hotmail.co.uk +44 7837 344673

Mo’ Connections Mo’ Connections is a booking agency based in Great Britain and working across Europe with some of the finest and most exciting musicians: Phil Robson, Dominic J Marshall, Robert Mitchell, as well as Atom String Quartet, Kairos 4tet and Juliet Kelly (UK representation). We also cooperate on events and projects encompassing all art forms, also educational and strike partnerships to enable exciting collaborations.

Mo’ Connections are proud to present this year Phil Robson with his projects including organ trio, Robert Mitchell’s Epiphany Trio and his large-scale project for jazz ensemble and choir “Invocation” and Dominic J Marshall Trio with the latest album “The Triolithic”. Let’s connect and find out mo’ about each other!

Sabina Czajkowska - Mo’ Connections www.moconnections.uk sabina@moconnections.uk +44 (0)7741094468 +48 693814130

Meet on the Stand: Agents & Managers

Right Tempo Artist Booking Agency and Tour Management Right Tempo stands for excellence, experience and expertise. It represents high calibre, established artists who are amongst the most exciting, respected and creatively talented musicians on the international jazz and alternative music scene. Founded by Anne Rigg, who has over a thirty year background of working in the entertainment/music business, Right Tempo provides a totally professional, logistically sound, friendly and knowledgeable service.

Right Tempo represents Christine Tobin, Partisans, Malija, Liam Noble Solo, Julian Siegel Jazz Orchestra, Aruàn Ortiz (UK) and Nicolas Kummert and Lionel Loueke ‘La Diversité ‘project (UK). www.righttempoagency.com right_tempo@icloud.com +44 (0)7506 299833 Skype: anneriggwalthamstow

Sue Edwards Management Artist Manager: Phronesis (DK/SE/UK) www.phronesismusic.com Mads Mathias (DK) www.madsmathias.com Agent (UK): Girls in Airports (DK) www.girlsinairports.net Project Manager/Curator: ‘Made in the UK’ jazz series (USA/Canada) ‘Sounds of Denmark’ jazz festival (UK) Consultancy: Career consultancy for musicians www.sueedwardsmanagement.com sueedwardsjazz@gmail.com +44 (0)7973 726756

Ubuntu Management Group UMG is a diversified services group, specialising in communications consulting (Ubuntu Ideas), artist management (Ubuntu Talent) and recorded music (Ubuntu Music). We manage jazz artists with international profile, assisting these individuals to reach their full potential. And we handle a limited range of artist recordings, from debut releases to live Chet Baker performances. UMG was founded by Martin Hummel, who serves as Director and has an exceptional track record in the advertising business. He has served some of the largest and most successful brands throughout the world.

Martin@ubuntumanagementgroup.com www.ubuntumanagementgroup.com www.weareubuntumusic.com

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33 RPM 33 RPM was created by saxophonist / producer Paul Jolly in 1990 to develop a wider market for jazz and related music. Over almost 30 years ‘33’ have, via the 33JAZZ, 33WM and more recently the 33Xtreme labels, released over 300 albums of contemporary jazz and world music.

A major feature of the label is to develop international collaborations between musicians from different stylistic backgrounds. Current releases include work from Tina May / Andy Lutter, The Marco Marconi Trio, Maciek Pysz / Gianluca Corona, Matt Dibble / Fabio Zambelli, KGQ, Benet McLean, Justin Swadling / Piatti Quartet, Damon Brown and Matt Chandler. The back catalogue includes award winning releases from Tina May / Ray Bryant, Hans Koller / Steve Lacy, Nick Smart, Dick Heckstall- Smith and John Law’s Congregation. www.33jazz.com info@33jazz.com + 44(0)7850 207346

Beaconville Music Beaconville Music is a music PR service, providing labels & artists with UK press and media promotion for new releases, and also for concerts, tours or festivals.

We specialise in jazz, but are equally able and prepared to work on world music, folk, blues or country.

Beaconville Music is run by Bill Trythall, who has worked in the music industry for over 40 years: in record retail during the 1970s and, from the early 80s onwards, for a number of UK distributors, including Swift, Projection and Discovery Records. info@beaconville-music.com +44 (0)7979-541963 www.beaconville-music.com

JAZZLONDONLIVE JAZZLONDONLIVE is a innovative new listings website and free mobile app that covers what’s happening on London’s thriving year-round jazz scene and beyond, featuring: over 100 jazz venues, over 800 gigs every month, information on UK jazz artists and when they’re playing next, links to jazz news and reviews.

Launched in June 2016 by two musicians, Sarah Chaplin and Mick Sexton, JAZZLONDONLIVE aims to capture the vibrancy, diversity and quality of the London jazz scene for locals and tourists alike, showcasing jazz clubs and bands of all kinds, and in the process strengthening the jazz community as a whole. www.jazzlondonlive.com info@jazzlondonlive.com

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JAZZWISE MAGAZINE 20 Years at the Top Jazzwise, the UK’s biggest selling jazz monthly, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2017 with the biggest issue ever published and a week-long festival at the world famous Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club. Jazzwise has changed the way jazz magazines look and think with authoritative editorial and stunning graphics that reach out to both the new jazz audience and established fans: qualities that have led to it winning Jazz Publication of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2007 and 2010, at the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Awards 2007 and Best Jazz Media at the Jazz FM Awards 2013. Jazzwise is the leading English language jazz magazine in Europe and has the world’s biggest selling jazz magazine digital edition app on iTunes.

Visit www.jazzwisemagazine.com one of the most visited jazz websites in the world, featuring daily breaking news, online gig listings, reviews and pages of unique editorial content including the new writer’s section, The Write Stuff.

Contact: Jon Newey, Editor in Chief +44 20 8677 0012 jon@jazzwise.com Mike Flynn, Editor +44 20 8677 0012 mike@jazzwise.com Paul Geoghegan, Publishing Director +44 20 7501 6387 paul.geoghegan@markallengroup.com Ros McCrae, Advertisement Manager +44 141 334 1735 ros.mcrae@btopenworld.com Jazzwise, Mark Allen Group, St Jude’s Church, Dulwich Road, London SE24 0PB For Subscriptions phone +44 1722 71697 www.magsubscriptions.com/jazzwise

Meet on the Stand: Venues & Festivals

Match&Fuse Match&Fuse is a pan-European touring network and festival, presenting innovative and genresmashing sounds from the European underground scene. M&F believes in musicians who take risks and craft an identity and gesture into their music, always looking to cross-borders and defy expectations. M&F also run productions inside other festivals, through its ‘M&F presents...’ programme.

www.matchandfuse.co.uk info@matchandfuse.com

OUT FRONT! OUT FRONT! is a not-for-profit music development organisation based in Derby. We showcase amazing improvised music through engaging households to experience live jazz and improvised music; and making those events accessible in terms of pricing, environment and time.

Our main aims are: to aid development of a complete and holistic jazz scene in Derby and the Midlands; to improve the range, access and appreciation of jazz and improvised music in the Midlands region; and to develop a nationally respected infrastructure for jazz, jazz-related and improvised music in Derby.

Corey Mwamba Outfront.em@gmail.com www.outfront-em.co.uk

Watermill Jazz Founded over 20 years ago, Watermill Jazz is one of the UK’s foremost weekly jazz clubs and was shortlisted as ‘Venue of the Year’ in the recent Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Just 1 hour from London, the club presents mainstream and progressive jazz from top UK and international musicians and has commissioned a number of works from UK musicians. Watermill Jazz prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable, listening audience.

www.watermilljazz.co.uk artistbookings@watermilljazz.co.uk

Jazz Promotion Network is an organisation dedicated to sharing best practice for professional and volunteer jazz promoters in the British Isles. Since 2013, JPN has developed into a formal network of more than 80 organisations and individual members from across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

Our mission is to encourage, promote and support the development of opportunities for organisers, audiences, and artists in the realm of jazz and related music.

The Jazz Promotion Network aims to: • Support the development of skills and opportunities for artists and promoters.

• Facilitate and enable collaborations, partnerships and communications with other organisations in the British Isles and internationally.

• Support and link with education and participation activity in jazz at all levels.

• Contribute to advocacy and awareness of jazz and related music to encourage growth in the jazz ecology and develop new audiences.

Example Projects: #jazz100 Focused on jazz in the UK and Ireland, the #jazz100 campaign highlights will launch the next 100 years of British and Irish jazz, celebrating the diversity and energy of jazz today and the story of jazz music and culture. Centred around the hashtag #jazz100, the campaign will unite the jazz industry, inspire existing fans and introduce new audiences to the music.

JPN’s Emerging Talent JPN’s Emerging Talent project aims to give a major opportunity to young bands emerging from jazz courses in UK. Two existing bands consisting of recent graduates will tour in a double bill format on a 5-day tour.

International Showcasing Through our JPN board network, conversations are ongoing with several partners at international showcasing events, facilitating the export of British artists across Europe. Our long-term strategy aims to establish a more structured approach to facilitating international touring by British bands.

Going Dutch Going Dutch is a celebration of Dutch music and culture through the import of Dutch jazz musicians from the across the Netherlands to the UK. This program is in partnership with Dutch Performing Arts.

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Aaron & The Argonauts Originally a garage band duo, the Argonauts met at Covent Garden Opera House while they were performing in Carlos Acosta’s Cubania. They grew into a multinational collective of master musicians & singers. Fusing classic jazz funk sensibilities with twists of Cuban, Brazilian & Jamaican traditions and modern electronica. Having enjoyed shows in Europe and reviews of the debut single, “Together Forever is a veritable jazz version of Romeo and Juliet, this band is essential listening” (Emrys Biard, Blues and Soul magazine), they’re now concentrating on the debut album and a string of dates at European festivals. www.aaronandtheargonauts.com aaronliddard@gmail.com

Alex Webb Copasetic Foundation The Copasetic Foundation is a non-profit event producer and project creator specialising in jazz and jazz/theatre/spoken word projects. Recent productions have included Cafe Society Swing, Charlie Parker on Dial, and Fever: Celebrating Peggy Lee. With Splash Point Records, the Foundation recently co-produced the acclaimed album ‘Call Me Lucky’

by Alex Webb featuring 11 top UK and international jazz vocalists. Webb is now co-writing and arranging the music the theatre piece ‘Stormy: the Life of Lena Horne’ (www.stormyshow.com) with Clarke Peters, Maxwell Golden and actress/vocalist Camilla Beeput. All Copasetic Productions are available for Europe and the US. alewebb@gmail.com www.copaseticfoundation,org

Andre Canniere Acclaimed US trumpeter and composer Andre Canniere, currently based in the UK, has been described as one of the most compelling artists on the current London jazz scene. Canniere’s latest release The Darkening Blue (Whirlwind Recordings) has received rave reviews and according to Jazzwise Magazine, is his most ambitious, wide-ranging and personal album to date. The band has recently finished an Arts Council funded tour of England and Wales, with more dates confirmed for 2017-18.

“Another ambitious step for the trumpeter Andre Canniere and a very classy sextet... the band is terrific.” **** The Guardian andre@andrecanniere.com andrecanniere.com

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Annette Gregory

A singer with incredible rich tone, specialising in the ‘Great American Songbook’. Annette is currently touring nationally with her showcase ‘Ella Celebrating 100 years”’ to sell out audiences, and will release an EP “Celebrating Ella” in April 2017. Her upcoming project ‘Annette Gregory Sings Cool Jazz’ explores the transition from early Sarah Vaughan & Chris Connor to the new style of Nancy Wilson. ‘A vocal like velvet’ (Sandy Letham Abbey Radio 104) www. annettegregory.info annettegregoryinfo@gmail.com 07958405954

Dave Manington

Dave is a mainstay of the London jazz scene, founder of Loop Collective, and has performed alongside pre-eminent European musicians including; Julian Arguelles, Marius Neset and Gwilym Simcock. His band, Riff Raff, plays “Inventive, forward looking jazz that subtly pushes the envelope whilst remaining thoroughly accessible to the listener.” and features Brigitte Beraha, Ivo Neame, Tomas Challenger, Rob Updegraff and Tim Giles. Riff Raff have just completed a UK tour and will release their second album in early 2018. www.davemanington.com

Emily Saunders Critically acclaimed vocalist, composer, producer, Emily Saunders will take the stage by storm. Her new album, ‘Broken’, reflects on society, fragility of people & strength of connectivity. Emily’s mix of Latin-infused grooves with edges of drum&bass, infectious melodies & astonishing vocal prowess has propelled her to international recognition and into iTunes & Amazon top 10 charts in USA & Europe. Her music, broadcast widely on BBC Radio and internationally, invokes sunshine and an invitation to dance. “Absolutely Brilliant” Jamie Cullum admin@emilysaunders.co.uk www.emilysaunders.co.uk

Flying Machines

Led by guitarist Alex Munk , FLYING MACHINES features some of the most innovative musicians emerging on the UK scene; Matt Robinson (piano), Conor Chaplin (bass), and Dave Hamblett (drums).

Centred on Alex’s unique compositional approach, FLYING MACHINES fuse visceral improvisation with anthemic melodies and lusciously textured soundscapes, a sound shot through with the here and now of London’s cutting-edge music scene. www.flyingmachinesband.com alexmunkmusic@gmail.com

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Ethereal World

Ethereal World was conceived as both an ensemble and as a club night bringing together some of the UK’s finest improvising soloists drawn from cross-cultural jazz, experimental, free improv and classical music.

Curated by flautist Rowland Sutherland and vibist Jackie Walduck, line-ups have included; Evan Parker, Orphy Robinson, Poulomi Desai, and Jason Yarde. EW often performs independently away from its own club night. The Ethereal World club is mobile and can function at any venue and has collaborates with DJ Gordon Wedderburn. EW runs a monthly night at Jazzlive at the Crypt in Camberwell, London and are planning their 2017-18 season. etherealworld@mail.com www.etherealworldmusic.com

Hackney Colliery Band

HCB have had a simply phenomenal few years.

From reaching number 3 in the jazz charts to live sessions on BBC Two, from a residency at Ronnie Scott’s to headline shows at London’s Koko, and tours even taking in the Faroe Islands, these east London musicians haven’t stopped. Part of their success lies in that contemporary rock sits alongside cutting-edge improvisation; washes of introspective electronica collide with dancefloor-friendly grooves. With a new live album due on 12th May, soon even more people will discover why BBC Radio 2 called them ‘one of the greatest live bands we have in this country’.

www.hackneycollieryband.co.uk jazzahead@hackneycollieryband.co.uk

Huw V Williams

London based bass player and composer Huw V Williams has performed internationally with world-class musicians; such as Jim Black, Huw Warren, Michael Blake, Jason Rebello and Ivo Neame.

He has been making a name for himself on the London jazz and improvised music scene, having released his critically acclaimed debut album “HON”, described by The Guardian as “swaggering infectious energy”. As well as leading his project HON, Huw is currently in a band with Brooklyn based drummer Devin Gray, as well as a group with Berlin based tenor saxophonist Jonathan Lindhorst. huwvwilliams@gmail.com www.huwvwilliams.wordpress.com

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Ian Shaw BBC Jazz award-winning vocalist Ian Shaw is described as one of the most distinctive, original and creative jazz singers that the UK has produced, as well as being a talented pianist, song writer, broadcaster and record producer. His current release, “The Theory Of Joy” (Harmonia Mundi/Jazz Village), has received great reviews and Ian has been touring the album throughout the UK, Eire and the Continent as well as the Far East, China and Canada. His next album, the fifteenth to his name, is due for release later this year. “As always, the chameleonic Shaw is enthralling” (Jazz Times (US), May 2016) charlottekeech@yahoo.co.uk www.ianshaw.biz

Joe Stilgoe Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter. His live shows are a mixture of virtuosic musicianship and breath-taking theatricality.

Joe has toured all around the world with his band and as a solo act, having appeared in jazz clubs from New York to Berlin to Kuala Lumpur, including sell-out residencies at legendary London venue Ronnie Scott’s, as well as appearing in West End hit High Society, and performing at the world-famous Olivier Awards. He also works extensively on radio, having hosted BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night is Music Night and his own show on Jazz FM. info@joestilgoe.com www.joestilgoe.com

John Martin – The Hidden Notes “You could be forgiven for thinking on occasions while listening to this band of vibraphone (Ralph Wyld), guitar (Rob Updegraff), double bass (Tim Fairhall) and drums (Tim Giles) that it was fronted by multiple saxophones.

That is because John Martin, who plays tenor throughout, is a master of multiphonics” Peter Bacon – The Jazz Breakfast John Martin has dedicated 4 years to developing a tonal approach to the sonically fascinating soundworld of saxophone multi-phonics and over-tones. Circular breathing then allows for the development of continuous rhythmic patterns opening up many new exciting rhythmic and textural pos-sibilities. “Beautiful and compelling” Bob Mintzer. www.thehiddennotes.com Info@thehiddennotes.com 07890 306584

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Julian Argüelles

“...one of the very finest saxophonists in modern jazz in this – or for that matter in any – country.”

Peter Bacon, 2016

Julian Argüelles has always spoken with a unique voice and is hugely influential to a new generation of jazz musicians.

Highlights for 2017: • Arranger, conductor, featured soloist Phronesis CD, The Behemoth (Edition Records) • Aarhus Jazz Orchestra South African Project July 2017 • Grahamstown Festival, South Africa, 5 performances June 2017 • CD & UK tour with pianist Mario Laginha & percussionist Helge Norbakken (Edition Records) • Tour & Recording with Julian’s quartet Tetra w. Kit Downes, James Maddren & Sam Lasserson Cathie Rae, Manager BookingsJulArg@gmail.com rae.cathie@gmail.com +43 664 1605 135 www.julianarguelles.com

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) The National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) is Britain’s leading ensemble for young people up to 25 playing big band jazz. Its mission is to promote jazz as an exciting, engaging and inspirational art-form through world-class performances and training opportunities. NYJO has helped launch the careers of many of the UK’s most renowned musicians including Guy Barker, Amy Winehouse and Gwilym Simcock. NYJO celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 and released a special double-album ‘NYJO FIFTY’.

“NYJO has never been conformist, never hewing to one particular line, never known for fawning replications and very deliberately these days a vehicle for new possibilities.” Jazzwise, March 2017 info@nyjo.org.uk www.nyjo.org.uk

Partikel

“Eagles is fast becoming one of the most exciting players emerging on the UK jazz scene” Mike Flynn, JazzWise.

Duncan’s critically acclaimed band, Partikel, have released four albums to date, their second, third and fourth albums “Cohesion”, “String Theory” and “Counteraction” being signed on one of the world’s most exciting labels, Whirlwind Recordings, and have been met with praise form the UK, European and USA press,”Partikel is on of the best and most consistent of contemporary British jazz groups” Ian Mann ****. Cohesion was hailed as one of the top 10 releases of 2012 by leading critic Kevin LeGendre and String Theory made it into the European Jazz Network Charts and also the Daily Telegraph’s best albums of 2015. www.partikel.co.uk

duncan_eagles@hotmail.com

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Shez Raja Collective

Virtuoso bass player’s group, The Shez Raja Collective creates a sonic kaleidoscope of Indo-jazz, funk,ragas and euphoric grooves. Their live show is a headcharge of raw energy, always leaving audiences uplifted. Following performances at major jazz festivals from Russia to New Zealand, they have amassed a devoted following. “Gurutopia”, released on Dot Time Records features global jazz legends Mike Stern and Randy Brecker. “A tailor-made festival band with a unique identity” - Guardian www.shezraja.com +44 (0) 7958 693004 / +44 (0) 7803 611300 shez@shezraja.com / sandra.nichollsmarcy@gmail.com

Simon Lasky

“very melodic and very beautiful” Chucho Valdes. Rich and expressive quasi-symphonic compositions are at the heart of The Simon Lasky Group’s work. Their debut album - ‘Story Inside’ (33Jazz’ Records) received praise and substantial airplay on both sides of the atlantic. London Jazz News described Lasky’s music as a “paean to well-constructed, uncluttered composition and honest to goodness musical texture.” Their second album ‘About The Moment’ - is due for release Summer 2017. simon_lasky@yahoo.co.uk www.simonlaskymusic.com

Solstice

Solstice is a sextet comprising some of the foremost bandleaders and composers from the thriving East London music scene. It’s members have toured throughout Europe with artists including Tim Garland, Kenny Wheeler, Django Bates and Jasper Hoiby. Solstice draw on influences from Brazil, New York, and France while retaining a uniquely British identity. Their debut album ‘Alimentation’ launched in 2016 on Two Rivers Records is accompanied by a 20-date ACE-funded UK tour in 2017. ‘Refreshingly joyous music... led by the heart’ (Gwilym Simcock, Pat Metheny Group) ‘Creative, imaginative, wild... and copiously inventive’ (John Fordham, The Guardian ****) www.solstice-music.co.uk johnturville@yahoo.co.uk

Sorana Santos

BASCA-nominated London based vocalist, pianist, and composer, Sorana, brings together elements of the Jazz, Contemporary, and Songwriting traditions. 2016 saw Sorana recreate the 4,200 mile toad trip that inspired Joni Mitchell’s Hejira, returning to compose re imaginings of Hejira and original songs written en route.

A release and tour are being scheduled for 2017. “A panoramic epic of an album… Sorana Santos, lady of myriad magical voices.” Max Reinhardt, BBC Radio3 soranasantos@gmail.com www.soranasantos.com

Meet on the Stand: Artists

Taupe Taupe are a UK trio, based between Newcastle, Edinburgh and Manchester, specialising in razor-sharp polyrhythmic play, exploratory improvisation and raw, high energy live performance.

Fill Up Your Lungs and Bellow - the trio’s second album - was released in February this year. Produced by guitarist Chris Sharkey (Trio VD, Acoustic Ladyland, Shiver), the new record is a statement of intent, crystallising the interactions of three fresh young players at the top of their games exploiting a unique and singular collective vocabulary. contact@taupetaupetaupe.com www.taupetaupetaupe.com

Tom Hewson Essence, Tom Hewson’s second album for Italian label CAM Jazz, arrives October 2017. Tom was invited to the home of Bösendorfer pianos in Vienna to record a solo collection featuring his own music and pieces by Charles Mingus, Kenny Wheeler and the late John Taylor, who described his playing and composing as “ravishing”, “daring” and “sublime”.

Essence represents the development of a new voice in European jazz piano, touring at home and abroad throughout 2018.

“Deeply impressive..a Jazz artist looking forward” (Jazzwise Magazine) tom@tomhewson.com www.tomhewson.com/essence

Musicians’ Union The British Musicians’ Union represents over thirty thousand musicians working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of its members with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services for self-employed professional and student musicians of all ages. The benefits of membership include £10m public liability cover, £2,000 worth of equipment insurance, contract advice, partnership agreements, careers advice and legal assistance. Visit the British Isles Jazz stand to find out how the Union can help you with your career, whether you work in the live arena, the recording studio, in education or as a writer/composer. www.theMU.org

020 7582 5566

@WeAreTheMU 60 – 62 Clapham Rd, London SW9 0JJ