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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

St Peter’s by the Waterfront, College Street, Ipswich, IP1 1XF.
These Italian troubadours of the sensuous and sublime make it their mission to party. Their high-octane, gypsy-swing travels from Latina to swing, Balcanica to reggae, soul to folk into an ever-changing musical mix. Starting life as a loose collective in the backstreet music bars of Bologna, they’re now an international phenomenon playing Festivals of all musical styles. This wonderful band had a great residency at last year’s Edinburgh Jazz Festival. In partnership with Peppery Productions. www.rumbadebodas.com www.peppery.co.uk

Tickets £16.50 - £17.50 if purchased on the door.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

For all levels. This will cover performing Jazz in an ensemble and improvisation using Latin and Jazz standards. This will be achieved by taking Jazz compositions, de-constructing them and then performing. It will include musicianship skills to enhance the individual and group performer, music theory, methods of practice, sight-reading, aural work and specific concepts to increase your knowledge.

£16 per person.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

A great opportunity for vocalists - to learn from and spend time with Andi Hopgood, jazz educator with a wealth of experience in vocal coaching and performing - delve into the wonders of jazz singing. Explore things like phrasing, feel, scat singing and timing. The workshop is suitable for singers of all ages and experience and will involve a mix of individual and some group singing.

£16 per person.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

Drummers, of any style come and perform in the festival! Players are invited to take part in this masterclass event and receive top tips from Ronnie Scott's regular George Double who will also play and run a Q & A during this two-hour session. Spectators very welcome too.

£16 per person.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

A whole evening of music by top jazzers, playing solo, duet, trio and together.

Singer and pianist Ian Shaw, saxophone players Brandon Allen and Vasilis Xenoupoulos supported by the Chris Ingham Trio. Plus a short opening set by Suffolk’s jazz musicians of tomorrow – the South Suffolk Youth Jazz Ensemble. 30 minute interval.

Ian Shaw is one of the most distinctive, original and creative jazz singers that the UK has produced, as well as being a talented pianist, songwriter, presenter and record producer. He is delighted to be performing both solo at the piano and alongside these other great artists this evening. Expect some songs from his current album “Shine Sister Shine”. “Beloved Brit jazz vocal star” Time Out “An impassioned and versatile artist” The Guardian.

Originally from Perth, Australia, Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000.
Since arriving in the UK, he has become established as a top-rated performer and has worked with many varied artists and groups/ensembles as a saxophonist. Brandon is also busy as a session musician, composer and arranger for commercial music and films. He has performed with Eric Clapton, Mica Paris, Jools Holland, Paloma Faith, Neil Diamond among very many others.

Saxophonist and composer Vasilis Xenopoulos is one of the most accomplished Greek jazz musicians of his generation. London became his permanent home after graduating from the infamous Berklee College of Music, and gradually established himself as one of London’s up and coming jazz saxophonists. He has worked with some of the best musicians in the British jazz scene.

The Chris Ingham Trio featuring Chris Ingham (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass) and George Double (drums). The Trio are one of the UK's leading rhythm sections and are regulars at Ronnie Scott's club and have received high praise in both the national and specialist jazz press.
Chris Ingham leader of the Trio since 2013, whose CDs have been highly acclaimed and is musical director of popular film song quintet Jazz At The Movies, Chris is also a record producer and was jazz piano and voice tutor at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge for 20 years. Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's outstanding bass talents - musician, bandleader, composer, presenter, and music lecturer – and is much-in-demand among leading US and European musicians. Featured on over 30 top albums and film tracks. George Double is a busy freelancer and respected published drum educator. He tours regularly with vocal legend Jack Jones and has played with Marc Almond, Ruthie Henshall and Kym Mazelle as well as on West End shows. He drums with Jazz At The Movies, the Georgina Jackson Quartet and curates Hadleigh and Southwold Jazz Clubs in Suffolk.

A great gig featuring top names and a repeat of last year’s unmissable and unique club-style night which we were told was: “One of the best jazz gigs I’ve been to”.

Tickets £17.50 - £18.50 if purchased on the door.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

For all levels. Improve your soloing; straightforward ways to improve your playing and how to improve your understanding of chords, scales and modes and to use them in ways that will help you and which can be applied to any style of music.

Please could participants bring their own amps to the workshop.

£16 per person.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

Music photographer John Watson leads a workshop for the second year running. The emphasis will be on creating dynamic images and developing an imaginative approach to photography. For both beginners and experienced photographers. Professional-level equipment is not essential, but you must have a camera which can be set to at least 1600 ISO, and you should know how to increase or decrease exposure levels. Includes a chance to photograph a band.

£16 per person.

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Presented by Ipswich Jazz Festival 22nd-24th June 2018

Jacqui Dankworth is one of the most highly regarded vocalists in the UK. Her concert appearances and her stylistically diverse recordings showcase her virtuosic and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres. Known primarily as a jazz singer, Jacqui also draws on folk, soul and blues influences. Her voice has been described as “multi-faceted” and “incomparable”.

Charlie Wood is a singer/songwriter and keyboardist whose eclectic musical style incorporates elements of jazz, blues, traditional R&B and popular music. Wood is an accomplished and prolific singer/songwriter and has received stellar reviews for his original music.

Chris Allard has performed at many prestigious venues and festivals and he has performed/recorded with numerous big names. His last album received critical acclaim including four stars in Guitarist Magazine.

In partnership with Fleece Jazz Club.
www.fleecejazz.org.uk

Tickets £20 in advance, £21 if bought on the door.

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YOUTH PERFORM! 2018
NURSE, THE SCREENS!

There’s a new patient on the ward with a mysterious illness. Spots before his eyes, hot and cold running nostrils, and long hair down his back. None on his head mind. Just on his back. There’s only one thing for it, Dr. Reckitt and Nurse Dimples must put their heads together to save Mr. Biggun from a fate worse than… stubbing your toe on the door frame or falling asleep on the bus.

Join children and young people from all over Ipswich and beyond to celebrate our amazing NHS in its 70th year, with some heart-warming stories of bravery and commitment, and some even older jokes!

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YOUTH PERFORM! 2018
NURSE, THE SCREENS!

There’s a new patient on the ward with a mysterious illness. Spots before his eyes, hot and cold running nostrils, and long hair down his back. None on his head mind. Just on his back. There’s only one thing for it, Dr. Reckitt and Nurse Dimples must put their heads together to save Mr. Biggun from a fate worse than… stubbing your toe on the door frame or falling asleep on the bus.

Join children and young people from all over Ipswich and beyond to celebrate our amazing NHS in its 70th year, with some heart-warming stories of bravery and commitment, and some even older jokes!

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YOUTH PERFORM! 2018
NURSE, THE SCREENS!

There’s a new patient on the ward with a mysterious illness. Spots before his eyes, hot and cold running nostrils, and long hair down his back. None on his head mind. Just on his back. There’s only one thing for it, Dr. Reckitt and Nurse Dimples must put their heads together to save Mr. Biggun from a fate worse than… stubbing your toe on the door frame or falling asleep on the bus.

Join children and young people from all over Ipswich and beyond to celebrate our amazing NHS in its 70th year, with some heart-warming stories of bravery and commitment, and some even older jokes!

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