AberdeenJazzFestival

JACK BRUCEJAN GARBAREKMAGNUS OSTROMTRIO REDZARA MCFARLANETONY KOFIMORTEN GUNNARLARSENJOE LOUIS WALKERFUNK CONNECTIONJAZZ ON THE GREEN

12–16 MARCH 2014www.aberdeenjazzfestival.comTicket hotline: 0845 111 0302

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with funding fromMERCHANTQUARTER

TICKET INFORMATIONTicket hotline: 0845 111 0302 online: via www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.Prices in brackets are concessionary prices are are available to senior citizens, students, registered unemployed and MU members.A 50p booking fee is payable if booking on line plus an optional postage charge of 80p.Otherwise your tickets can be collected 30 mintues before the performance at the relevant venue.

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AJF 2014 YOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE Listen to the sounds of The International School Big Band and Harlaw Academy Band whilst sampling a delicious lunch.12th March, 12.30pm, Balmoral, Carmelite, FREE.

MAGNUS OSTROM BANDDaniel Karlsson (keys), Andreas Houdarkis (guitar) Tobias Gabrielson (bass), Magnus Ostrom (drums).The drummer who defined the sound of themost popular jazz group in Europe. Ostron has confidently stepped out of EST's huge shadowto present himself as a central figure in the new European Jazz scene. His intoxicating mix ofjazz, brooding post-rock, electronica and sweeping cinematic soundscapes are “utterlybeautiful and compelling” (BBC). Wednesday 12th March, 8–10pm The Blue Lamp, £20 (£19 conc)from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

Five days packed with musical excitement from across thejazz and blues spectrum. This year we’re bringing stars of

the blues and jazz world to Aberdeen and we are expanding further from the Festival’s heart at The Blue Lamp, with concerts in The Music Hall and St Mary’s Cathedral.Jazz on the Green returns with a bigger programme, on Sunday 16th March in the afternoon. Still all free admission,the Merchant Quarter will come alive with music - jazz, soul,r’n’b, funk, blues, vocals, drummers...

AJF 2014 YOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE Double helping of youth bands: Harlaw Academy Band and Dyce Grooves.Thursday 13th March, 12.30pm, Balmoral, Carmelite, FREE.

LORNA REID JAZZ CAFECool and classy, seductive vocals with a laid back vibe. Lornasings the classic jazz repertoire and self-penned tunes. WithGraeme Stephen (guitar) and Ed Kelly (bass).Thursday 13th March, 8–10pm, Library, Carmelite, £12.50 (£11.50 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

TRIO REDBack after making a big impression last year – they deliver a “riveting set... complex, twisting, percussion-powered episodes are played like a rougher, brawlingBrad Mehldau band. Cawley is inspired.... a world-classtrio” (The Guardian). Tom Cawley (piano), Mischa Kool(bass) and Tom Bancroft (drums)Thursday 13th March, 8–10pm, The Blue Lamp,£12.50 (£11.50 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

JACK BRUCE & HIS BIG BLUES BANDOne of the true giants of modern music, JackBruce was the vocalist and bass player in theiconic sixties blues rock band, Cream, and composer of many of their classic hits, including“White Room”, “Sunshine Of Your Love”, and “IFeel Free”, but before that he played in JohnMayall’s Blues Breakers and the Blues Incorporated. His new ten-piece band covers theCream hits and classics by the likes of BB King,Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, AlbertKing, Howlin' Wolf and Robert Cray. Tonight is

the world premiere ofmaterial fromhis new album:“Silver Rails”.

Thursday 13th March, 8–10.15pm,The Music Hall, £27.50 from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

TICKET INFORMATIONTicket hotline: 0845 111 0302 online: via www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.Prices in brackets are concessionary prices are are available to senior citizens, students, registered unemployed and MU members.A 50p booking fee is payable if booking on line plus an optional postage charge of 80p.Otherwise your tickets can be collected 30 mintues before the performance at the relevant venue.

AJF 2014 YOUNG MUSICIANS SHOWCASE Robert Gordon’s Academy and Aberdeen University Big Band present another terrific doublebill of young Aberdeen talent.Friday 14th March, 12.30pm, Balmoral, Carmelite, FREE.

EUAN BURTON, COLINSTEELE, GRAEME STEPHENBass, trumpet and guitar: three Scottish jazz stars get together for the firsttime in a special jazz chamber group. Friday 14th March, 8–10pm, Library,Carmelite, £12.50 (£11.50 conc) from0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

ZARA MCFARLANEA rising star of the London jazz scene, and MOBO nomineefor Best Jazz Act, Zara combines jazz sophistication with adeep soulfulness, melding multiple influences from reggaeto pop, folk and blues. Her voice is akin to Nina Simone andRoberta Flack and delivers with the power and depth reminiscent of the ‘spiritual jazz’ movement of 70’s blackAmerica. She’s got a vibrant stage presence and a dynamicyoung band.Friday 14th March, 7.30–9pm The Blue Lamp, £12.50(£11.50 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com. No Interval.

FAT SUITBlending Hip-Hop, Jazz, Funk and Folk this 15piece collective deliver a mighty sound. Compared to American funk juggernaut SnarkyPuppy, the line up features two guitars, two violins and three keyboards with horns, bass,drums and percussion, and players who havebeen finalists in both the Young Jazz Musicianand Young Traditional Musician of the Year competitions. “A collective sonic surge” (The Herald).Friday 14th March, 11pm–1am The Blue Lamp,£10 (£8 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.comOver 18s only. Standing.

L:R Euan Burton, Colin Steele, Grame Stephen

“Pure voices and swooping saxophone create an exhilarating feeling of lightness and freedom” (BBC).

TONY KOFI’S FUTURE PASSED TRIOWith his full-bodied sound, clear articulation and committed attack Kofihas the immediacy and impact of the established masters of the jazz saxophone. And like them, he plays at full stretch, whether rampagingover a hard-edged groove or gently warming a ballad with a perfectly balanced vibrato. Future Passed Trio achieves maximum results with just saxes, drums and organ and features Winston Clifford (drums) and Anders Olinder (organ). “.. the quality of their improvisation is such that the trio findsa freshness and freedom in the format that transcends nostalgia" (John L Walters, The Guardian).Saturday 15th March, 7.30–9.30pm, The Blue Lamp, £15 (£14 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

JAN GARBAREK WITH THE HILLIARD ENSEMBLE“Neither classical nor jazz, neither new nor old, this music simply exists, for everyone’s wonder and nourishment” (The Times). This international phenomenonmix early and renaissance vocal music with pure toned saxophone melody and improvisation, and play in the special surrounds of St Marys Cathedral. With theHilliard Ensemble retiring in 2014, this is a last chance to experience this sensational partnership.Saturday 15th March, 4-5.30pm St Mary’s Cathedral,£30 / £20 (limited view) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

MORTEN GUNNAR LARSEN RAGS, STOMPS AND STRIDE"The finest interpreter of ragtime today" (New York DailyNews), Larsen travels the world bringing the piano music ofragtime and early jazz stars like Scott Joplin, Fats Wallerand Jelly Roll Morton to life. The pianist studied classicallyand combines a formidable musicianship with wit and a relaxed presentation. He presents recitals in major concerthalls all over the world, headlines the New Orleans Jazz andHeritage Festival, has hit records playing the music ofJoplin, and has starred in successful Broadway and LondonWest End Shows.Saturday 15th March, 8–10pm, Queens Cross Church,£12.50 (£11.50 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

FUNK CONNECTION10-piece classic funk and R&B outfit covermusic from the Jackson 5 and James Browntto the Tempations, Sister Sledge and Chic,and fill the dance floors of every venue theyplay.Saturday 15th March, 11pm–1am, The Blue Lamp, £10 (£9 conc) from 0845 111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfesti-val.com. Over 18s only. Standing.

Top class Scottish and international jazz every Thursday at Scotland’s premier jazz venue13th February, 8pm Trio AAB20th February, 8 pm DJM Trio27th February, 8 pm Colin Steele Trio6th March, 8 pm Euan Stevenson TrioBlue Lamp, Gallowgate, Aberdeen www.jazzatthebluelamp.com

Queen’s Cross Church

Carmelite Jazz CafeEvening and late night foyer jazz and food at Carmelite until 1am at weekendsfeaturing Pete Lowit, Davd Manning, John Le BecFree in the bar – check www.carmelitehotels.com. From Tuesday 11 – Sunday 16 March

JAZZ ON THE GREENjazz, soul, r’n’b, funk, blues, vocals, drummers – please see back page for informationSunday 16th March, Venues in Merchant Quarter, noon-5pm, FREE

NYJOS ACCESS BAND CONCERTNYJOS Access is a training ground for the next generation of top jazzmusicians. They’ve been in Aberdeen all weekend rehearsing and imbibing the jazz vibe – this is your chance to hear them in action asthey present a homage to Miles Davis. Directed by Malcolm Edmonstone and Andrew Bain.Sunday 16th March, 4-5pm, The Blue Lamp, £5 (U16 Free) from 0845111 0302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.

ROSE ROOMRose Room blend gypsy jazz with 1930s swingand are fronted by singer and violin virtuosoSeonaid Aitken. The perfect way to round offthe weekend along with a three course supper from the award winning Carmelitechefs.Sunday 16th March, 7.30pm, Carmelite, Tickets £20 including a three course supper –please book via 01224 589 101

JOE LOUIS WALKERBANDFestival debut for the top US blues guitarist. From menacing, hard rocking electric blues, to cool Memphis funk, to r’n’b rave-ups toSunday morning gospel, Walker’sblues is fierce and untamed, adventurous and fun. “Walker immerses himself in everything withsuch abandon that it all sounds fresh;conceived and sung by one of themusic’s modern-day masters” (LivingBlues). Sunday 16th March, 8.30–10.30.pm,The Blue Lamp, £15 from 0845 1110302, www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com.Standing.

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