manchester jazz festival

manchesterjazz.comfind your jazz*

13 - 21 July 2012

Regular festival goers will know that Manchester is at the heart of mjf, and this year is no exception. We’ve put together for you an inimitable programme that will take you on a fascinating journey of discovery through the world of jazz today. The weird and the wonderful, the challenging and the relaxing, the surprising and the familiar - mjf is a prized collection of treasures that is simply not available anywhere else. Our familiar exclusive programmes are back: we’ve got not one but two premières as part of mjf originals, a selection of the best in new talent with mjf introduces, the exquisite Afternoon Teas (which always sell out) and a new series of off stage events to investigate - talks, seminars and insights into the music (see page 34).

The Festival Pavilion in Albert Square is the hub for the whole nine days – make it your first and last port of call; there are dozens of free gigs and it’s the ideal place to soak up some new music whilst meeting up with friends and family – we’ve even got umbrellas just in case…

Do check out our great new ticket deals this year and save money by pairing up with Double Tickets (see page 32). Remember, as an mjf friend, you can get discounted tickets to most mjf gigs and a host of other offers around town, including free entry to Matt & Phred’s.

Don’t forget to visit manchesterjazz.com, where you can listen to most of the bands and read a little more about their music and inspirations, as well as buy festival tickets, become an mjf friend and sign up for our info-packed e-newsletter.

We look forward to welcoming you along to the festival: we guarantee you a memorable time. Make more of mjf, and find your jazz!

welcome to mjf 2012 2Friday 13 July 3Saturday 14 July 4-5Sunday 15 July 6-7Monday 16 July 8-10Tuesday 17 July 11-13Wednesday 18 July 14-16Thursday 19 July 18-20Friday 20 July 22-24Saturday 21 July 25-26 mjf at a glance 30-31map, venues and tickets 32-33mjf exclusives 34special thanks 35

contents

welcome to mjf 2012

3

Festival Pavilion 20.00 – 23.00

DJ Doreen Edwards Doreen wowed everyone with her dexterity at the decks last year – so much so that we’ve invited her back to spin some rare and funky jazz and grooves from her personal record collection. Bring your dancing shoes!

Free

Band on the Wall20.00 (2 x 50 mins)

Pocket Central + DJ Neil Fairclough – bass guitar, lead vocals Kirsty Roberts – vocals Phil Nicholas – trumpet, flugelhorn Steve Parry – trumpet Andy Morel – alto & baritone saxophones, vocals Tim France – tenor saxophone, flute Sam Healey – tenor saxophone Johnny Hayes – guitar, vocals

Steve Hayes – guitar Neil Edwards – keyboards, vocals Johnny Musgrave – keyboards Bryan Hargreaves – drums, vocals

First up, we welcome back a Manchester favourite: strong original songs in the vein of Tower of Power, James Brown and Steely Dan, underpinned by tight ensemble passages and performed with exceptional musicianship and a sense of fun. A celebratory vibe for the opening gig of this year’s festival, which will also see the launch of their long-awaited album. DJ sets after the gig.

£12 (adv) / £14 (door) For tickets see page 33

Presented in association with Band on the Wall

Matt & Phred’s22.00 (3 x 45 mins)

Alice Zawadzki Songs from Around the World Alice Zawadzki – vocals Ben Cottrell, Ben Watte – tenor saxophones Stuart McCallum – guitar Rosemary Toll – cello, vocals, percussion Pete Turner – double bass Dave Walsh – drums

Alice takes us on a journey across continents, bringing you beautiful and uplifting jazz inspired by music from Africa, Greece, Poland and Scandinavia, as well as original material inspired by John Coltrane, Joni Mitchell and Savina Yannatou, brought innovatively to life by Manchester’s finest musicians. Come and be transported!

£5 (free to mjf friends) For tickets, see page 33

Presented by Matt & Phred’s

13Friday

Alice Zawadzki

Manchester Jazz Festival223 Ducie House, Ducie Street M1 2JW0161 228 [email protected]

Festival Team:Steve Mead, Artistic DirectorMick Waterfield, ProducerSunny Bæk, Festival ManagerRachel Bartholomew, Marketing Manager Judith Grundy, Finance Officer

2 www.manchesterjazz.com

Festival Pavilion 13.00 (60 mins)

Stevie Williams and The Most Wanted Band Stevie Williams – bass guitar, vocals Markie Creswell – guitar, vocals Steve Buckley – guitar, lap steel guitar Dave Hassell – drums, percussion

This lawless band deals out grooves of vintage blues and country, with original songs which draw motivation and inspiration from the great wordsmiths and songwriters of the 19th and 20th centuries. Taking you on a journey of spine-tingling moments with expressive soloing and band interaction, this gig sees the launch of their debut CD and sets the tone for today’s sonic expedition in the Pavilion.

Free


A Greater Horror Rodrigo Constanzo – fender rhodes, keyboards, electronics Mauricio Pauly – electric bass, electronics Alex Tod – drums, pads

An electrifying new post-jazz trio combining elements of experimental electronics, math-rock and contemporary classical, referencing their Cuban-American, Costa-Rican and British backgrounds and playing music which oscillates between detailed scores and free improvisation – loud then delicate, solid then dizzying.

Free


Mastretta mjf international

Nacho Mastretta – clarinet Miguel Malla – clarinet, tenor saxophone David Herrington – trumpet Diego Galaz – violin, trumpet-violin Marina Sorin – ’cello Pablo Novoa – guitar Luca Frasca – keyboards Pablo Navarro – double bass Jorge Santos – drums

We welcome the first of two Spanish ensembles on their UK debuts this year: Mastretta radiate a contagious joy with flowing musical landscapes, theatrical stagecraft and fluid dialogue between soloists, generating excitement, passion and surprise at every musical turn. Their music is furiously alive and stimulates all the senses and the imagination: full of spices, waves and wind, it is music which acts with the precision of a watch that marks not hours but emotions.

Free

Presented in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Manchester

Festival Pavilion 20.00 (2 x 50 mins)

Bugalu Foundation Sam Bell – congas, vocals Martin Connor – lead vocals Steve Parry – trumpet Angus Crabtree – baritone saxophone Simon Pugsley – trombone Craig Scott – guitar Al Macsween – keyboards, vocals Morgan Pugh – bass guitar Sam Gardner – drums

An evening for dancing feet and minds, heavily influenced by the music of Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri, and delivered by some of the music’s greatest champions from Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. With a special focus on the ’70s era as captured by the seminal documentary film ‘Our Latin Thing’, the band celebrates the musical traditions of New York’s east and west Harlem coming together in an irresistible fusion of jazz, funk and soul, with the beats of ’El Barrio’ – Spanish Harlem – and the Hispanic traditions of Latin America.

£12 (adv) / £14 (door) mjf friend discount available Double Ticket deal available For tickets see page 32 & 33

4 5

Band on the Wall21.30 – 03.00

Mr Scruff Keep It Unreal Mr Scruff brings a jazzier leaning to this festival edition of his regular DJ night, serving up a late-night melting pot of soul, hip-hop, funk, disco, reggae, dubstep, Afrobeat, Latin and of course, jazz.

£11 (adv) / £12 (limited on door) For tickets see page 33

Presented by Band on the Wall


Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra Simon Nixon – trumpet Pete Williams, Leon Johnson – tenor saxophones Martyn Strange – baritone saxophone Taz Modi - keyboards Neil Innes – guitar Paul Baxter – bass guitar Joost Hendrickx – drums Kristoffer Wright – percussion

A Leeds-based collective making big waves with their horn-heavy sound: championed by Craig Charles, this 9-piece rhythm and brass explosion mixes free jazz and Fela Kuti-style Afrobeat with ’70s space jazz fusion and James Brown-inspired heavy funk.

£5 (free to mjf friends) For tickets see page 33


14Saturday

Mastretta

mjf raffleThe mjf raffle offers a smorgasbord of prizes.

Amongst the haul enjoyed by last year’s 26 winners were:• a weekend hire of a Peugeot 207 Coupe Cabriolet • a Spanish Language Course • a weekend pass for Scarborough Jazz Festival• a meal for 2 at the Market Restaurant in the Northern Quarter• a Leica V-Lux 30 3D digital camera• afternoon Tea for 2 at the Midland Hotel

Raffle tickets can be bought at the Festival Pavilion Ticket Office from 13 July and the winning ticket will be drawn during the interval of the evening gig on Saturday 21 July. Winners will be advertised on the mjf website on Sunday 22 July.

For full details please see www.manchesterjazz.com

All proceeds from the raffle go towards helping mjf bring more music to more people, and to keeping most of the gigs free!

£1

www.manchesterjazz.com

Jessica Berry

The Magic Beans


Jessica Berry Jessica Berry – lead vocals Hannah Berry – vocals, violin Billy Adamson – guitar Steve Berry – bass Jon Ormston – percussion

Vocal-led, jazz-inspired songs inspired by Gretchen Parlato, Paul Simon, Brian Cox (surprisingly), friends and family, who are well represented in this line-up. Jessica’s material straddles pop and jazz, using influences that are meaningful to her; she has a relaxed delivery, and has already attained a maturity and depth of tone whilst still retaining freshness and a lightness of touch.

Free

Midland Hotel – The French14.30 (60 mins)

The Magic Beans mjf afternoon tea

Zoe Chiotis – vocals Uli Elbracht – guitar Matt Owens – double bass

For the first of this year’s Afternoon Tea sessions, while away your Sunday afternoon in the relaxed atmosphere effortlessly conjured up by these fine musicians: easy to listen to without being easy-listening, spacious without sounding exposed, their hand-picked selection of songs dips into jazz, country, pop and soul.

£19.95 per person (includes Afternoon Tea) Please arrive at 14.30 Places are strictly limited and pre-booking is strongly advised For tickets see page 33

Festival Pavilion15.00 (45 mins)

Jambone This youth jazz ensemble, based at The Sage Gateshead, is made up of vibrant and talented jazz musicians aged between 13 and 19 from across the north east of England. Band members develop their improvisation skills throughout the year, working with some of the greatest names in jazz - most recently Andy Sheppard - along with specialist tutors from the Young Musicians Programme Weekend School. They create a fantastic sound, with three strong horn sections and a driving rhythm section. Their live performances are thrilling and energetic.

Free

Albert Square 16.30 (30 mins)

Global Grooves: Junk Jam Global Grooves, under the directorship of Leon Patel and Holly Prest, will be working on a huge creative project over the spring involving musicians, dancers and makers, using entirely recycled materials – you can witness the culmination of their work in this spectacular performance in Albert Square.

Junk Jam fuses a 40-piece percussion orchestra, a 15-piece wind ensemble, a 20-strong vocal collective and 16 costumed dancers. The procession and performance will bring together Afro-Brazilian, West African and South Asian percussion disciplines, using traditional rhythms and instrumental

6 7

fabrication techniques, and a recycled horn section made from scrap materials, based on traditional brass and woodwind instruments. Singers and story tellers will use traditional melodies and tales drawn from the diverse participants, and dancers will combine traditional movements from Brazil, West Africa and beyond with American hip-hop, funk and contemporary grooves, specially choreographed to the musical arrangements.

Junk Jam will pull together a new community of passionate volunteers who will demonstrate that it needn’t cost the earth to create new and ambitious street carnival performances.

Free

Band on the Wall19.00-23.00

Sister Elements presents Grandma’s Party Sarah Sayeed, the ‘fearless lyricist’ whose work has been profiled on BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC Asian Network, launches her new album and identity as Sister Elements, drawing together Earth, Air, Fire and Metal in her musical concept. Scores, improvisations with live musicians, Indo-jazz fusions, drum’n’bass, digital beats and samples all play a part, as she moves between dulcet vocal tones and impassioned spoken word, drawing upon peoples’ histories and musical traditions and paying homage to the blues. DJ sets complete the evening.




Rick Farrow and The Big Red Orchestra Rick Farrow – percussion Yeni Martinez, Julio Guzman – vocals Steve Parry, Anthony Pearce – trumpets Richard Clarke, Jim Fieldhouse – saxophones Fergus Mulcahy – trombone Chris Moore – electric piano Ivan Pavon – electric upright bass Jack McCarthy, Frank Mata – percussion

Inspired by the Latin musical ‘Lady Salsa’, leading Latin percussionist, composer and arranger Rick teams up with original cast member Yeni Martinez and fellow singer Julio Guzman to head up an evening of highly danceable yet thoughtful arrangements of songs and original works which capture the essence of the

Afro-Cuban big band sound. Energetic soloists, driving rhythms and authentic vocals combine to bring your Sunday to a rousing close.

£12 (adv) / £14 (door) mjf friends discount available Double Ticket deal available For tickets see page 32 & 33


15Sunday


Roller Trio James Mainwaring – tenor saxophone, electronics Luke Wynter – guitar Luke Reddin-Williams – drums

Thrashy noise, groovy riffs and evocative electronic soundscapes disguise complex structures and broader influences from reggae and Indian music in this free-spirited young jazz-rock band, whose achievements were recognised with a prestigious Peter Whittingham Jazz Award last year.

Free

St Ann’s Church13.00 (60 mins)

HSQ+2 Jim Collins – alto & baritone saxophone, clarinet Helen Pillinger – alto & tenor saxophone Helena Summerfield – soprano & baritone saxophone, flute Will Lenton – tenor & bass saxophone Rachael Gladwin – harp, vocals Andy Hay – percussion

With its distinctive and experienced saxophonists leapfrogging between instruments, this quartet successfully blends rich tonal qualities with the added instrumental textures to create a unified sound. Their bespoke compositions and arrangements swing hard but are also unashamedly proud of rich European traditions, with key influences from classical and British roots music.

Free

Midland Hotel – The French14.30 (60 mins) Bruce Hunnisett & Robin Joiner mjf afternoon tea

Bruce Hunnisett – soprano & tenor saxophone Robin Joiner – electric piano

Sharing a love for the melodic and atmospheric sounds associated with the ECM Records stable (such as Julia Hulsmann and Tore Brunborg), Bruce and Robin have developed a deepening musical connection and repertoire of evocative and tasteful original work well suited to the stately environs of The French.



Mercury mjf introduces

Tom Thorp – soprano & tenor saxophone Daniel Brew – guitar Tim Langston – bass guitar Jim Molyneux – drums

Opening this year’s season of mjf introduces – bringing you the best in young undiscovered talent from the north west – is this RNCM quartet fast making a name for themselves.

Mercury build the excitement and the beauty of improvised music into more modern feels and musical languages without losing the sophistication of compositional techniques, resulting in a whirling sound that sits somewhere in the space between contemporary jazz and popular music, and reflects their love of indie and electronica.

Free

8 9www.manchesterjazz.com

16Monday


The Jazz Department Josie Smith – vocals John Dyson – alto & tenor saxophone, EWI Kathy Dyson – guitar Mark Donlon – piano Max Sterling – double bass Steve Hanley – drums, percussion

A band set up last year to play a diverse range of originals, standards, Latin, pop and soul numbers, with members from Manchester, Leeds and Bradford, five of whom were once in the same jazz department either as lecturers or students – hence the name. Showcasing the talents of all the players, the music is tuneful, sophisticated and measured but highly individual.

Free

RNCM Theatre18.00 (60 mins)

Songs of the Caged Bird: Open Rehearsal mjf off stage

George King rehearses the music in preparation for the première of his ‘mjf originals’ commission on Thursday. Anyone interested in the compositional and development process of new work is welcome to sit in and observe for all or part of the session.

Free


Microscopic Richard Iles – trumpet Mike Williams – alto & tenor saxophone Les Chisnall – piano Percy Pursglove – double bass

Out of the ashes of the coalition’s austerity measures comes a new collective performing stripped-back versions of some of the music from Richard’s Miniature Brass Emporium, as well as new original material. The quartet provides an intimate setting for some of his larger expansive music and a chance to hear the pieces as they were originally conceived. Microscopic is the new miniature!

As a member of the SNJO, Richard has recently performed with Joe Lovano, John Scofield and Gary Burton; Mike Williams is an unsung hero amongst UK saxophonists and this will be a rare appearance by one of our most original players; Les has worked with some of the world’s finest musicians, including Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor and Ian Ballamy; Percy, best known as a trumpet player, is also a gifted bassist, having recently appeared with Evan Parker and The Claudia Quintet.

£7 mjf friend discount available For tickets see page 33Roller Trio


Richard Iles

10

11

11

Band on the Wall19.00 - late

BBC Introducing with Gilles Peterson and Jez Nelson Gilles Peterson and Jez Nelson present a showcase of four emerging jazz bands in association with BBC Introducing. BBC Introducing supports unsigned, undiscovered or under the radar musicians across the UK. All four acts featured have submitted their music via the BBC Introducing Uploader at bbc.co.uk/introducing and have been selected to perform at Manchester Jazz Festival by a team of BBC DJs including Jez Nelson (Radio 3) and Gilles Peterson (Radio 6 Music). DJ sets with Gilles and Jez from 19.00. Please check manchesterjazz.com nearer the date for details of the artists performing.

To apply for free tickets to this event, please register at www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

Successful applicants will be chosen by random draw.

This concert will be broadcast on Jazz on 3 (BBC Radio 3) and Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 6 Music).

Please be inside the venue by 7.30 to avoid disturbance to the recording.

16Monday


Jazz Jam The now famous Matt & Phred’s Jazz Jam has already attracted the likes of Chuck Perkins, Lonnie Liston Smith and Benn Clatworthy – it’s a chance to see a diverse selection of musicians from the north west and beyond play impromptu sets together. Led by Dave Spencer of Marley Chingus, who always assembles a friendly host of musicians, the jam is a great chance to meet with like-minded musicians, and a rare opportunity to see creative and inventive jazz played in true improvised style. Don’t be surprised if you see a few well-known faces on the stage.

All instruments are welcome, including jazz vocalists.

Free


Festival Pavilion19.30 (2 x 50 mins)

Beating Wing Orchestra Emmanuela Yogolelo, Jaheda Choudhury – vocals Lis Murphy – vocals, violin Gil Singh – vocals, percussion Serge Tebu – piano, keyboards Nicki Dupuy – bass guitar, double bass Pat Mackman – drums

This Manchester-based international collective mixes musicians from refugee communities and others of diverse heritage. Their mission is to speak a common language, with lyrics addressing universal concerns; their desire is to ensure the voices are enhanced rather than diluted by the mixture of backgrounds. This makes for a rich blend of soulful, often spiritual music that is an intense live experience. Formed for Manchester International Festival in 2007, the band’s original repertoire fuses jazz, African gospel, Eastern European folk, Hip Hop and Sufiana; tonight’s mjf performance extends the improvisatory aspects of the music.

Free

17Tuesday


Phil Meadows Group Phil Meadows – alto saxophone Laura Jurd – trumpet Elliot Galvin – piano Conor Chaplin – double bass Corrie Dick – drums

Intense, energetic and powerful grooves contrasted with emotive and delicate melodies, Phil’s original, intricate music keeps you guessing all the way, mixing a cocktail of influences from both the ECM and NinjaTune record labels.

Free


Steve Hawkins/Sam Healey Quintet Steve Hawkins – guitar Sam Healey – alto saxophone Andrzej Baranek – piano Nick Blacka – double bass Rob Turner – drums

Combining the original excitement of be-bop with contemplative moods from more recent influences, the band uses fluid phrasing, a sense of vocal expression and some nimble fingerwork all round to balance emotional and intellectual approaches to the aesthetics of melody and harmony.

Free

Matt & Phred’s13.00-17.00

How to Get More Gigs: A seminar for jazz musicians mjf off stage

An afternoon crammed with advice, guidance and networking

opportunities for jazz musicians wishing to source funding, broaden the scope of their music and help themselves secure more work opportunities.

The afternoon will take a detailed look at how you can put together project and touring grant applications for ACE’s Grants for the Arts scheme and for the PRS for Music Foundation’s new schemes, as well as opportunities for national touring subsidy available through Jazz Services. There will also be professional MU guidance on improving your networking, pitfalls to avoid, approaching promoters and how to present yourself and your work to best effect. The final part of the afternoon will be freed up for informal 1-to-1 discussions. Please check the mjf website nearer the date for details of the confirmed speakers.

Please note we expect demand to be high for this event; attendance is free but will be limited to the first 50 to confirm in advance. Please email [email protected] before 10 July to confirm your place. The event will commence at 13.00 prompt; light refreshments will be provided and registered attenders are invited to stay for informal drinks afterwards.

Presented with the support of Musicians Union


John Helliwell & John Ellis mjf afternoon tea

John Helliwell – tenor saxophone John Ellis – electric piano

Join The Two Johnnies for a classy

set of duets as they delve into a miscellany of popular song and overlooked jazz and blues gems, with panache and personality to the fore. Never mind Breakfast in America – what about Afternoon Tea in The French…?



KAB Trio mjf introduces

Kim Wellens – piano, vocals Ben Walker – bass Abbi Phillips - drums

Originally formed last year by friends at Salford University to perform instrumental jazz-fusion and funk, the band’s mission was to challenge themselves by developing some original material, blending familiar and not-so-familiar pieces and showcasing Kim’s vocal talents as well as her jazz piano playing.

Free

John Helliwell

Beating Wing Orchestra

www.manchesterjazz.com 11


Zoë Gilby Quintet Zoë Gilby – vocals Graham Hardy – trumpet, flugelhorn Mark Williams – guitar Andy Champion – double bass Richard Brown – drums

The north-east’s leading jazz vocalist visits mjf with her interpretations of The Great American Songbook and a wide range of more contemporary material from writers such as Tom Waits and Kate Bush, who have inspired Zoë and Andy for their own original compositions; listen out too for their trademark voice-double bass feature.

Free Matt & Phred’s18.00 (120 mins)

Un-Caged Birds: Justice and Jazz, Then and Now mjf off stage

Is jazz free to reach out, speak out and represent its black roots? A musically illustrated discussion about the relationships between jazz, black history and current racial dynamics, organised by Kooj Chuhan and Frankie Mullen from Lifting The Lid, which aims to embed discussions linking social histories and issues today within cultural life. Panelists include historian Dr Alan Rice, Jason Toynbee from the Black British Jazz Research Project, musicians Juliet Kelly, Myke Wilson, Pat Mackela and Lis Murphy.

Free

RNCM Theatre19.30 (2 x 50 mins)

Stan Sulzmann Big Band Stan Sulzmann – soprano & tenor saxophone Henry Lowther, Freddie Gavita, Tom Walsh, George Hogg – trumpets Mark Nightingale, Mark Bassey, Robbie Harvey, Sarah Williams – trombones Martin Hathaway, James Allsopp, Mike Chillingworth, Josh Arcoleo, Pete Hurt – saxophones Lewis Wright – vibraphone Alex Munk – guitar Nikki Iles – piano Dave Whitford – double bass Tim Giles – drums Pete Churchill – conductor

Tonight, in this special mjf performance bringing together established favourites and rising stars of the UK jazz scene, Stan presents a ‘Best of British’ selection of pieces by jazz musicians with whom he has developed musical relationships over the years. As well as a few of his own originals, the concert will feature arrangements of music by John Taylor, John Parricelli, Nikki Iles, Mike Walker, Iain Ballamy, Kate Williams, Gwilym Simcock, Jim Hart and Kenny Wheeler.

Stan Sulzmann is without question one of the most highly respected musicians in the UK today, admired by musicians and audiences for his instantly recognisable sound, and boundless creative imagination, and is a source of inspiration to many of Britain’s emerging young musicians.

Sulzmann’s career stretches back to the 60’s, when as part of a talented crop of British musicians,

12 13

17Tuesday


TG Collective Holly Jones – flute & alto flute Louis Robinson – violin Jamie Fekete, Sam Slater – acoustic & Spanish guitars Percy Pursglove – double bass, trumpet Tom Chapman, Joelle Barker – cajón, percussion

Flamenco, gypsy jazz and contemporary classical styles are the primary influences for the band, whose original compositions and arrangements focus around the two guitars and the various permutations of the ensemble to give a rich variety to the sound palette throughout

the performance, both in terms of style and dynamics. The music is often contrapuntal, complex, sometimes completely scored and sometimes opening up to improvisations; rather than replicating any preconceived notions that a traditional gypsy or flamenco band may suggest, the band carries the music forward with a spirit of adventure and energy.

Free

he played with Graham Collier, John Taylor, Kenny Wheeler and Gordon Beck, as well as leading many groups of his own. Since that time, Stan has been at the forefront of European contemporary jazz, both with his warm, expressive playing and as an accomplished and distinguished composer.

“Ravishing, delicious, powerful and direct…meticulously written, sometimes echoing the imaginative and much-missed orchestra of Michael Gibbs” (The Guardian).

£17 / £14 (concs available) For tickets see page 33

Presented in association with RNCM


Stop Motion Trio Aron Kyne – piano Emlyn Vaughan – bass guitar Matt Davies – drums

Each band member brings different influences to the table: electronica, hip-hop, soul, Indian classical, Latin and jazz, but the band’s overall sound has a rhythmic focus which drives each piece along, building momentum but maintaining a sense of groove throughout.



Stan Sulzmann

WHAT ARE YOUDOING TONIGHT?

PrideOfManchester.comThe definitive guide to what’s on and where to eat & drink in the Rock n’ Goal capital of the world



Noose Lluis Mather – tenor saxophone, clarinet Holly Thomas – vocals Dan Nicholls – piano Euan Palmer – drums

This ensemble combines influences from 20th century composers (Messiaen, Debussy, Ligeti) and mathematical concepts such as fractal geometry; the seemingly intellectual approach produces surprisingly emotional responses in the music: extreme highs and lows, terrifying energy, spine-tingling beauty and quirky twists and turns.

Free

St Ann’s Church 13.00 (60 mins)

Dan Whieldon & Alice Zawadzki Alice Zawadzki – vocalsDan Whieldon – piano

Dan and Alice both come from classical backgrounds, and have found their ways into jazz without feeling the need to leave their classical roots; this recital presents them in a very interactive duo, involving some freer improvising and their own compositions, but also exploring other areas of music such as hymn tunes and folk songs from Galicia, Taiwan and Poland.

Free


Sue Parish & Andrzej Baranek mjf afternoon tea

Sue Parish – vocalsAndrzej Baranek – electric piano

Sue’s intimate but confident approach with jazz standards and vocalese has won her many admirers; here, in delightful rapport with the talented and exciting pianist Andrzej, her admiration for Ella Fitzgerald and Anita O’Day shines through, with her free approach to delivering the art of song.



Kyran Matthews Quartet mjf introduces

Kyran Matthews – soprano & tenor saxophone Ben Watte – pianoPaul Wheatley – double bassDave Smyth – drums

The core of this creative and dynamic young group met at the RNCM, and their resultant strong sense of interplay shows; taking inspiration from ECM-style sounds of the British and Scandinavian scenes and playing a mix of melodic originals and tunes by luminaries such as Julian Arguelles and Tim Garland.

Free


Alex Hutton Trio Alex Hutton – pianoYuri Goloubev – double bassAsaf Sirkis – drums

Alex, a favourite with mjf listeners, returns with his new band and compositions which take the joy, optimism and range of emotions found in big film scores and condense them into the piano trio format. Alex’s playing has European folky nuances and a sense of space and stillness, yet is also capable of great power and of portraying the textures of a larger band; his revered colleagues here help to inject an undercurrent of hypnotic dance-like grooves, providing rewarding and memorable music.

Free

Band on the Wall, Picturehouse Café18.00 (90 mins)

Jazz and the Real World mjf off stage

How have jazz musicians connected with movements for change? Jazz critic and educationalist Chris Searle provokes a stimulating dialogue, with recorded music, about jazz and its struggles over the decades, to coincide with the publication of his new book, ‘Red Groove’. Organised by Kooj Chuhan and Frankie Mullen from Lifting The Lid.

Free

14 15


John Surman John Surman – soprano & baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, electronics

Composer and multi-instrumentalist John Surman is a key figure in a generation of European jazz musicians who have crucially expanded the international horizons of jazz over the past forty years or so. A stalwart of the ECM record label, he is currently at the height of his considerable powers, and long acknowledged as a world-class improviser and a composer of a body of work that extends far beyond the perceived boundaries of the jazz repertoire.

His unique solo performances reflect the special blend of acoustic and electronic music as featured on recordings such as ‘The Road To St Ives’ – a journey of discovery begun in the ’70s and still exploring new territories today. Mesmerising rhythmic patterns are

18Wednesday

set up as a landscape over which his improvisations gradually unfold, voiced through his lyrical soprano, the earthy ruggedness of the baritone and an approach to the bass clarinet that captures both its mischief and its melancholy.

John Surman’s music transcends familiar boundaries. Although a deep love of the jazz tradition runs throughout his work (Ellington is a particular enthusiasm), he is equally affected by the melodic qualities of choral music and English folk music. Much of his work is powerfully resonant of the landscape and tradition of his native southwest England. The surprise and the enduring pleasure of Surman’s art lies in a uniquely personal vision, fired by the contrasts of exquisite lyricism, richly textured sound, and intense, full-bodied improvisation.



Orli Nyles Orli Nyles – vocals, piano Steve Buckley – guitars, vocalsTom Davies – acoustic guitar, vocalsJohn Ellis – keyboards Ollie Collins – bass guitar Bryan Hargreaves – drums, vocals

Orli and her band perform an evening of original compositions inspired by her admiration for various singers and songwriters, including Todd Rungren, Laura Nyro, and Nina Simone. Her experiences and time spent in New York, and in her home town of Manchester, also feature as thematic material, as do personal reflections on the universal theme of love. Her skills at the keyboard are also on show in this lively, pop/rock-infused band.

Free

John Surman


16 17

her choice of music, although the performance will mostly consist of a collection of her recent compositions and other favourite pieces.

Described in The Observer as “a remarkable pianist by any standard”, Zoe Rahman has firmly established herself as one of the brightest stars on the contemporary jazz scene. A vibrant and highly individual pianist/composer, her style is deeply rooted in jazz yet it reflects her classical background, British/Bengali heritage and her very broad musical taste. Known for her powerful technique, wide-ranging imagination and exuberant performance, she has become a highly sought-after musician.

£10 (adv) / £12 (door) Double Ticket deal available For tickets see page 32 & 33



Michael Cretu Sextet Michael Cretu – double bassGeorge King – pianoMyke Wilson – drumsJohn Grant – violinJessica Cocea – viola Martin Wise – ’cello

Michael takes time away from his increasingly busy solo work and European touring to extend his regular trio with a string trio for an evening of intense, rhythmic and dramatic traditional folk-jazz; the original compositions blend his native Transylvanian folk music with jazz, classical and gypsy elements. £5 (free to mjf friends) For tickets see page 33


Band on the Wall20.00 (2 x 45 mins)

Zoe Rahman Quartet Zoe Rahman – pianoIdris Rahman – clarinet, tenor saxophoneDavide Mantovani – double bassGene Calderazzo – drums

The Mercury-nominated jazz pianist/composer plays music from her current ‘Kindred Spirits’ recording – the music is a powerful and fresh portrait of her combined English, Irish and Bengali heritage and reflects the diversity of her musical interests and influences. The players in her band share her vision for the music and are all talented soloists in their own right.

They recorded the album after touring Ireland in 2011, a year that co-incided with the 150th birth anniversary of Bengali writer, musician, artist and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. These two events count, in part, for

18Wednesday

Zoe Rahman


Juliet Kelly

1918


George King: Songs of the Caged Bird mjf originals world première

Doreen Edwards – vocals George King – piano Manchester Camerata Chamber Strings

The first of this year’s new works commissioned through mjf originals is an exciting collaboration with Manchester Camerata.

‘Songs of the Caged Bird’ is a new song-cycle by Manchester composer-pianist George King, written for arguably Manchester’s finest jazz diva, Doreen Edwards, and the chamber strings of Manchester Camerata. It sets poems, speeches and historic sermons connected to the civil rights period in African-American culture in the form of a song-cycle.

A song-cycle for jazz singer is an unusual and under-explored format and one which George has been determined to realise; the subject matter is threaded throughout recent history, and although focussed geographically on a part of the world from which jazz sprung, it still has resonances within the UK and within contemporary culture.

The music plays to Doreen’s strengths as vocalist and communicator, complemented by the improvisatory piano accompaniment and shimmering, impressionistic string parts, interspersed with original recorded speech samples from the civil rights period. The libretto

includes work by Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and a re-setting of the lyrics to Strange Fruit – Abel Meeropol’s poem famously interpreted by Billie Holiday.

The performance will be preceded by a collection of George’s solo piano improvisations.

George is one of the few composer-musicians who successfully straddles both classical and jazz territories. His music has been featured many times on BBC Radio 3 and has been performed across Europe and the US. He is a fine jazz accompanist and soloist and plays with natural swing and a strong sense of well-voiced harmonies.

Doreen is a respected and admired artist whose voice has graced innumerable recordings and performances; this new work gives listeners a chance to hear her centre stage in what will surely be a memorable festival highlight.

Manchester Camerata is the city’s world-class chamber orchestra. With a reputation for bringing audiences first-class performances that are

bursting with vitality, Camerata is truly a product of its creative environment - a twenty first century orchestra in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

There will be a post-show discussion with George King, Manchester Camerata and Lifting the Lid in the Theatre following the performance, free to ticket-holders.


Presented in collaboration with Manchester Camerata

Thanks to Manus Carey at Manchester Camerata and Toby Smith at RNCM for their help in making this project possible


Jonathan Silk Quintet Jonathan Silk – drumsJohn Fleming, Nick Rundle – tenor saxophonesAndy Bunting – piano, keyboardsNick Jurd – double bass

This award-winning Birmingham-based, drummer-led band plays high-energy originals written with the band members in mind; intricate grooves and diverse melodies pave the way for exploratory improvisations inspired by Jim Black and Ornette Coleman - rocky yet subtle, complex yet honest.

Free


Flea Circus Jack Davies – trumpetRob Cope – clarinet, bass clarinetAidan Shepherd – accordionJames Opstad – double bass

This ‘nocturnal’ chamber jazz group started life as a result of Jack’s love of European jazz, and his classical training at the RNCM; the natural acoustic blend of

the instruments has a particular nuance and this is brought out in the challenging but rewarding original compositions, which also play to the strengths of the individual players.

Free


Juliet Kelly & Jonny Phillips mjf afternoon tea

Juliet Kelly – vocalsJonny Phillips – guitar

Acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Juliet teams up with prolific guitarist and composer Jonny to take you on a timeless, lyrical journey across Europe in song; hand-picked material and sparkling originals reflect an array of nations by their sound or reference in the delightful setting of The French.



Jamie Safiruddin Trio mjf introduces

Jamie Safiruddin – pianoTom McCredie – double bassWill Glaser – drums

We close this year’s series of mjf introduces with one of our favourite young pianists; Jamie’s energetic and dextrous playing has graced many of the region’s bands in recent years but this is the first time he leads his own trio. With his fellow Guildhall students, he combines the classic piano trio sounds of Bill Evans and Bobo Stenson with elements of folk, free-jazz and classical music.

Free


Rick Simpson Quartet Rick Simpson – piano George Crowley – clarinet, tenor saxophoneDave Mannington – double bassJon Scott – drums

Driving grooves, lyrical free improvisation and contemporary harmony from the fast-emerging London-based pianist, playing music from his debut album, ‘Semi Wogan’, which contains pop culture-influenced originals which are developed and explored by all four accomplished musicians, inspired by the work of artists such as David Binney, Vijay Iyer and Jason Moran.

Free


19Thursday

George King

20 21


Kind of Cai mjf international

Guillermo McGill – drums, percussion, cajónCarlos Villoslada – tenor saxophoneLuís Balaguer – Spanish guitarMiguel López – pianoDee Jay Foster – double bass

Our second Spanish presentation this year is a distinctly personal appreciation of the classic Miles Davis album ‘Kind of Blue’, a work that has had such a far-reaching effect on music since its release in 1959. Here, the band re-interprets the music from that legendary session, guided by Guillermo McGill, who has been a driving force with Paco de Lucía’s sextet for almost 30 years.

The players respect not only the order of the themes but also many of the arrangements that arose during Miles’ session. But more than merely playing through the pieces in a Flamenco style, the band applies a brand new aesthetic to the work, as suggested by their name (Cai being an Andalusian term for the city of Cádiz), bringing some of the most important palos (musical forms) into the soundworld, as well as the application of remates,

llamadas and falsetas - other musical resources prevalent in Flamenco. Uniting these with modal improvisations produces a rich and profound effect and ushers the music in new directions.

Free

Presented in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes Manchester

Band on the Wall20.00 (35 + 70 mins)

Sons of Kemet • Anton Hunter Trio Sons of Kemet Shabaka Hutchings – clarinet, tenor saxophoneOren Marshall – tuba, electronicsSeb Rochford, Tom Skinner – drums

Anton Hunter TrioAnton Hunter – guitarJames Adolpho – double bassJohnny Hunter – drums

Sons of Kemet is the brainchild of young reeds player and Radio 3 New Generation Artist Shabaka Hutchings, whose ambition for this ensemble was to assemble the most unlikeliest of line-ups and allow them free rein for their distinct musical personalities to shine through. The resultant music is loud, earthy, vital, and refreshingly rough-edged at times but surprisingly danceable;

the two drummers spur off each others’ energies and the tuba occupies a variety of roles from breathless walking bass to subtle, overdubbed layers of sound. Shabaka’s plaintive tone and uncluttered compositions frame the sound.

Opening the evening is a short set from the Manchester guitarist, debuting brand new material at the borders of composition and improvisation: this marks a new phase for Anton and is the first time he leads his own trio. More introspective and spacious than his work with HAQ or the Beats & Pieces Big Band, there is, as ever, still plenty of room for freedom and exploration within the structures, whilst not letting go of strong melodies.

£10 (adv) / £12 (door) Double Ticket deal available For tickets see page 32 & 33



Stuart McCallum Stuart McCallum – guitarRíoghnach Connolly – vocalsPhil France – double bassLuke Flowers – drumsPrism String Quartet

Stuart will be showcasing the live music he has developed over the year as part of his Matt & Phred’s residency: each of the sets will focus on his solo/acoustic work, his instrumental pieces from ‘Distilled’ and new songs created with celebrated vocalist Ríoghnach.




19Thursday

Shabaka Hutchings

FRIDAY 18 MAY MATTHEW HERBERT:

SATURDAY 26 MAY

TUESDAY 22 MAY ONE PIG

ANDY SHEPPARD’S TRIO LIBERO SATURDAY 7 JULY RNCM BIG BAND WITH BOB MINTZER

@ THE VICTORIA BATHSARVE HENRIKSEN + TRIO MEDIAEVAL

/rncmvoice /rncmlive/rncmvoice /rncmlive

www.portfoliodesign.net

see what we can do for you...

Proud designers for

for 3 years

“The Ronnie Scott’s of the North”MEN

“fast becoming one of the regions top venues”

Intimate live music venue

Live music every week

www.thecinnamonclub.net 0161 926 8992

22


The European Union Quintet Iman Spaargaren – tenor saxophone Ulrich Elbracht – guitarDan Whieldon – pianoGavin Barras – double bassMarek Dorcik – drums

The simple but effective motivation behind this band – to merge players and their respective musical backgrounds from various EU nations – has resulted in some well-honed repertoire and a busy touring schedule. European jazz and folk references combine with a nod to Pat Metheny-like grooves and melodies; the new addition of pianist Dan brings out the luscious harmonies.

Free St Ann’s Church13.00 (60 mins)

Avalon Trio Tony Woods – alto & soprano saxophone, alto clarinet, wood flutePete Churchill – pianoRob Millett – percussion

Three acclaimed jazz improvisers celebrate and pay homage to the music of early 20th century English composers such as Vaughan-Williams, Finzi and Delius, re-investigating their discovery, recording and

arrangements of traditional folk songs from across the country; luscious rearrangements and improvisations give the songs a new lease of life in the splendid acoustic of the church.

Free This afternoon we celebrate past and present achievements of our mjf originals scheme, taking a look at the work our previously commissioned composers are creating now and building up to the première of the second of this year’s new works: ‘Sound Games’.

Festival Pavilion14.15 (2 x 45 min)

Unfurl • Matt Owens Ensemble UnfurlOlivia Moore – violinJim Faulkner – guitarGavin Barras – double bassAdam Warne – riq, Egyptian percussionJon Ball – tabla, santoor

Matt Owens EnsembleMatt Owens – bassNeil Yates – trumpet, flugelhornKyran Matthews – tenor saxophoneAndy Morel – alto saxophoneChris Bridges – tromboneJohn Ellis – piano, keyboards, bass clarinetEryl Roberts – drums

Olivia, whose work was commissioned in 2009, has forged

a unique path in her drive to bring the Indian violin, with its extemporised nature, to the fore of jazz and improvised music; this current line up of her band creates a genuine fusion of jazz, Egyptian and Indian soundworlds, using pure and graceful compositions as a springboard for heartfelt improvisations. Unfurl also launch their new album at this afternoon’s concert.

Matt moves on from ‘Ten’, his commissioned work from 2009, by exploring the possibilities generated by an ensemble featuring a prominent frontline of wind players; the new music heard today will be a carefully considered balance between fixed arrangements and space left for each musician to improvise. Inspiration comes from a wide variety of genres, blending elements of jazz, classical, Latin, minimalism and New Orleans into a unified group sound.

Free Midland Hotel – The French14.30 (60 mins)

Nick Blacka & Andrzej Baranek mjf afternoon tea

Andrzej Baranek – electric pianoNick Blacka – double bass

This duo, taking inspiration from the great Duke Ellington/Jimmy Blanton recordings of the 1930s-40s, play their own interpretations of these pieces, along with some originals in the same vein, to round off this year’s Afternoon Tea sessions in The French in true swinging fashion.



Pete Moser: Sound Games mjf originals world première

Pete Moser – piano, accordionMary Keith, Steve Lewis – vocals, percussionPeadar Long – flute, tenor saxophoneDaz Jones – sousaphoneSemay Wu – ‘celloBen McCabe – drumsplus special guest soloist to be announced

The sound of games, a game of sounds…

The second of this year’s mjf originals commissioned works is an unusual take on the athletic frenzy about to grip the nation: compositions and improvisations inspired directly by sporting activity, created with a unique octet of musicians by inspirational music-maker Pete Moser. Hear a 10-second 8-part counterpoint for a 100 metre run, a series of long jump solo journeys, a 4-minute groove of competing rhythms and much more. This Olympic year commission gives musicians a chance to compete with each other in solo moments, to develop new music that responds directly to sporting activity and to create a suite of pieces that will

surely fascinate and capture your imagination. A filmic element will show how the music has been created, with iconic moments in sporting history turned into musical creations in front of your eyes!

Pete Moser is a composer, performer, educator and producer who has been the Artistic Director of More Music for the past 19 years; he is a committed improviser and promoter of new music.

£7 mjf friend discount available Double Ticket deal available For tickets see page 32 & 33

Presented in collaboration with More Music


Ríoghnach Connolly’s Black Lung Ríoghnach Connolly – vocals, concert fluteZoe Chiotis – backing vocalsFiona Brown – Uilleann pipesAngus Fairbairn – tenor saxophoneGrace Kelly – fiddle, whistlesEmma Sweeney – fiddle Ben Cashell – nyckelharpaHannah Miller – ’celloAngela Durcan – banjo, mandolinEllis Davies, Joe Bardwell – guitars John Ellis – piano, keyboardsNick Blacka – double bass

Rob Turner – drumsUtam Singh – tabla Feilimi Devlin – bódhran

This special project for mjf showcases the talents of one of Manchester’s most charismatic musical personalities, celebrating the indelible parts of her musical heritage. Having spent the last ten years in Manchester collaborating with many musicians and genres, Ríoghnach draws together her many connections into a melting pot where she unifies her ‘old style’ Irish traditional song, jazz and folk backgrounds and the musical partnerships she has absorbed as a child through to adulthood. Also the title of her debut new recording, Black Lung promises to be a grand evening of Sean Nós and jazz on an orchestral scale - an exhilarating festival highlight for performers and audiences alike.

£12 (adv) / £14 (door) mjf friend discount available Double Ticket deal available For tickets see page 32 & 33

www.manchesterjazz.com 23

20Friday

Olivia Moore

Pete Moser

Ríoghnach Connolly

24 25


Neil Yates’ Five Countries TrioNeil Yates – trumpet, flugelhorn, whistleZsolt Bende – guitarCormac Byrne – bódhran, percussion

Neil’s innovative Celtic-jazz fusions are embodied in this intimate but powerful trio: the English trumpeter, based in Wales, brings together the Romanian, Hungarian-based guitarist and the Irish percussionist based in England to explore the folk traditions of each of those countries. Playing music from their recent debut recording, the trio creates haunting, evocative landscapes of sound, pushing the boundaries of traditional-sounding melodies with fluid and lyrical soloing.

Free


BreachGraeme Stephen – guitar, electronicsPaul Harrison – organ, electronicsChris Wallace – drums, percussion

An organ trio that avoids the clichés of the format, each player drawing out an often surprising array of sounds; their original material draws from electronica, rock and folk but with a jazz sensibility - at the drop of a hat the music can change from a riot of groove to beguilingly melodic. Three of Scotland’s most progressive and versatile musicians with a shared desire to enter uncharted territory and trample over musical preconceptions.

Free


Prestwich DeluxeTim France – tenor saxophoneRichard Iles – trumpetJamie Sheriff – pianoPete Turner – double bassEryl Roberts – drums

Their evocative name is a mythical jazz club set in the small country village of Prestwich, north Manchester, as seen through the imagination of the players; the original music is derived from the jazz clubs of the ’50s, focusing on short compact tunes in the style of Charles Mingus, Horace Silver and Eddie Harris, fusing ear-catching tunes with infectious grooves.

Free

21Saturday

20Friday


Junior Murvin The reggae legend performs his classic 1977 album Police and Thieves live for the very first time.

£17.50 (adv) / £19.50 (door) For tickets see page 33



Spoonful Neil Yates – trumpet, flugelhornJohn Ellis – organMat Colman – tromboneAndy Ross – tenor saxophoneLuke Flowers – drums

Classic Friday night Bluenote/Lou Donaldson-style vibes from this lively, highly talented

and characterful ensemble, guaranteed to satisfy those who like their horn sections funky and their organs steeped in soulful spirits!



Neil Yates

Breach


2726 www.manchesterjazz.com

21Saturday


Hackney Colliery Band • Colman BrothersDJ Mike Chadwick Hackney Colliery BandSteve Pretty – trumpet, flugelhorn, melodicaNick Ashwood – trumpet, flugelhornJonathan Sweeney, Magnus Dearness – trombones Mike Lesirge – alto saxophoneTom Richards – tenor saxophoneJeff Miller – sousaphoneLuke Christie – snare drum, percussionOlly Blackman – bass drum, percussion Colman BrothersAndrew Colman – lead trumpet, flugelhornMat Colman – lead tromboneSara Colman – vocalsSteve Banks – guitarDale Hambridge – Fender Rhodes, organSol Ahmed – double bassJon Whitfield – drumsLisa Cherian – percussion Richard Iles, Neil Yates, Phil Nicholas, Mike Davis – trumpets, flugelhornsKev Holborough, Simon Pugsley, Tony Robertson – trombones

To close this year’s festival we’ve a double bill to keep you brassed on with high-energy, good-time music for dancing feet and minds…

The Colman Brothers’ music is inspired by the sounds of the Latin/jazz big bands from the ’60s and ’70s - in particular Peter Herbolzheimers’ Rhythm Combination & Brass group. This big band set-up - without a saxophone section - echoes the rich, brass-heavy sound, full of energy and groove. Mat and Andrew are the featured soloists and sister Sara also features on a handful of vocal tunes. In tonight’s mjf finale you can hear the band in full force, as they give their first performance with the full 15-piece line up.

Formed out of a desire to play music that appealed to the feet as much as to the ears, the Hackney Colliery Band is east London’s unique take on the brass band. The players have hugely diverse musical backgrounds, ranging from work with cutting-edge jazz groups to the Bollywood Brass Band, and from Jarvis Cocker to major orchestras. This is clearly on display in their eclectic repertoire: mining nuggets of funk, hip-hop and rock from the musical coalface and throwing in a few chunks of Balkan brass, ska and contemporary jazz for good measure, the Hackney Colliery Band’s set is as diverse as the London borough that gave them their name.

Jazz FM and Band on the Wall’s Mike Chadwick spins danceable jazz grooves in between the sets and afterwards until midnight.

£13 (adv) / £16 (door) mjf friend discount available For tickets see page 33


Shake’n’Bake The very best in classic two-tone, reggae, ska, soul, funk and rhythm and blues, featuring live music and DJ sets.




Dub Jazz SoundsystemSharlene Squire – vocals Nick Walters - trumpet Misha Gray – piano, keyboards Dave Spencer – double bass Johnny Hunter - drums

A collective of talented young musicians (they play with Riot Jazz, Skamel and Marley Chingus) bringing together their virtuosic jazz backgrounds with a love of dub and reggae, resulting in a breathtaking combination of bass-heavy, down-tempo, dub grooves and far-out modal-jazz explorations.



Hackney Colliery Band

Colman Brothers

Thanks to all mjf trustees for their support and enthusiasm throughout the year: Jon Clements, Keith Cocker, Edward Davies, Roger Duckworth, Janet Dunnett, John Helliwell, Nasira Majid, Adrian Stevenson, Jill Taylor and Anita Weightman, and to our team of volunteers, especially Matt Woodward and Deborah Pilkington.

Special thanks go to:Sir Richard Leese & Mike Amesbury at MCCMike Parrott, Toby Rathbone and all at the MCC Events TeamChris Bye at ACE NWKepa González at Instituto Cervantes ManchesterToby Smith at RNCMManus Carey at Manchester CamerataPeter Shrigley at The Midland HotelClaire Turner at Matt & Phred’sMike Chadwick & Gavin Sharp at Band on the WallNigel Ashcroft, Paul Campion & Sarah Barberis at St Ann’s ChurchTim Ross & Arnt Baggen at Blue Eyed BoyPaul Keaveney & Bob Reece at Robins & Day ManchesterLeon Patel & Holly Prest at Global GroovesOmar Niasse at Manchester Wine ClubOliver Haussels & David Barber at C&O WinesSusi Madron Martel Ollerenshaw at SeriousPeggy Sutton, Joby Waldman & Phil Smith at Somethin ElseShaun Hunt Cheryl TwomeyJames Goodwin

Manchester Jazz Festival is a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England, No. 4670534, Registered Charity No. 1130000Registered office: 223 Ducie House, Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JW. Tel/fax: 0161 228 0662

mjf acknowledges the generous support of:

DLA Piper, Robins & Day Manchester, Midland Hotel, Susi Madron’s Cycling for Softies, Blue Eyed Boy & Portfolio

mjf is part of FOG – the Manchester Festival Organisers Group

Corporate Friends

special thanks


Supported by


Fri 13 July 20.00 Festival Pavilion Free DJ Doreen Edwards

20.00 Band on the Wall£12 (adv)

£14 (door)Pocket Central + DJ

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Alice Zawadzki's 'Songs from Around the World'

Sat 14 July 13.00 Festival Pavilion Free Stevie Williams and The Most Wanted Band

15.00 Festival Pavilion Free A Greater Horror

17.00 Festival Pavilion Free mjf international Mastretta [Spain]

20.00 Festival Pavilion£12 (adv)

£14 (door)Bugalu Foundation


£12 (door)Mr Scruff: Keep It Unreal

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra

Sun 15 July 13.00 Festival Pavilion Free Jessica Berry

14.30 Midland Hotel - The French £19.95 mjf afternoon tea The Magic Beans

15.00 Festival Pavilion Free Jambone

16.30 Albert Square Free Global Grooves: Junk Jam

19.00 Band on the Wall£8 (adv) £10 (door)

Sister Elements presents Grandma's Party


£14 (door)Rick Farrow & The Big Red Orchestra

Mon 16 July 11.45 Festival Pavilion Free Roller Trio

13.00 St Ann's Church Free HSQ+2

14.30 Midland Hotel - The French £19.95 mjf afternoon tea Bruce Hunnisett & Robin Joiner

15.00 Festival Pavilion Free mjf introduces Mercury

17.00 Festival Pavilion Free The Jazz Department

18.00 RNCM Theatre Free Songs of the Caged Bird - Open Rehearsal

18.15 St Ann's Church £7 Microscopic

19.00 Band on the WallFree by ballot

BBC Introduces with Gilles Peterson & Jez Nelson

19.30 Festival Pavilion Free Beating Wing Orchestra

22.00 Matt & Phred's Free Jazz Jam session

Tue 17 July 11.45 Festival Pavilion Free Phil Meadows Group

13.00 Festival Pavilion Free Steve Hawkins/Sam Healey Quintet

13.00 Matt & Phred's Freemjf off stage How to Get More Gigs: A seminar for jazz musicians

14.30 Midland Hotel - The French £19.95 mjf afternoon tea John Helliwell & John Ellis

15.00 Festival Pavilion Free mjf introduces KAB Trio

17.00 Festival Pavilion Free Zoë Gilby Quintet

18.00 Matt & Phred's Free Uncaged Birds: Justice and Jazz, Then and Now

19.30 RNCM Theatre £17/£14 Stan Sulzmann Big Band

19.30 Festival Pavilion Free TG Collective

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Stop Motion Trio

Wed 18 July 11.45 Festival Pavilion Free Noose

13.00 St Ann's Church Free Dan Whieldon & Alice Zawadzki

14.30 Midland Hotel - The French £19.95 mjf afternoon tea Sue Parish & Andrzej Baranek

15.00 Festival Pavilion Free mjf introduces Kyran Matthews Quartet

17.00 Festival Pavilion Free Alex Hutton Trio

18.00Band on the Wall - Picturehouse Café

Free mjf off stage Jazz and the Real World

19.30 RNCM Theatre £17/£14 John Surman

19.30 Festival Pavilion Free Orli Nyles


Zoe Rahman Quartet

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Michael Cretu Sextet

Thu 19 July 11.45 Festival Pavilion Free Jonathan Silk Quintet

13.00 St Ann's Church Free Flea Circus

14.30 Midland Hotel - The French £19.95 mjf afternoon tea Juliet Kelly & Jonny Phillips

15.00 Festival Pavilion Free mjf introduces Jamie Safiruddin Trio

17.00 Festival Pavilion Free Rick Simpson Quartet

19.30 RNCM Theatre £17/£14 mjf originals Songs of the Caged Bird

19.30 Festival Pavilion Free mjf international Kind of Cai [Spain]


Sons of Kemet • Anton Hunter Trio

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Stuart McCallum

Fri 20 July 11.45 Festival Pavilion Free The European Union Quintet

13.00 St Ann's Church Free Avalon Trio

14.15 Festival Pavilion Free Unfurl • Matt Owens Ensemble

14.30 Midland Hotel - The French £19.95 mjf afternoon tea Nick Blacka & Andrzej Baranek

18.00 Festival Pavilion £7 mjf originals Sound Games


£14 (door)Rioghnach Connolly's Black Lung

21.00 Band on the Wall£17.50 (adv)

£19.50 (door)Junior Murvin

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Spoonful

Sat 21 July 12.30 Festival Pavilion Free Neil Yates' Five Countries Trio

14.30 Festival Pavilion Free Breach

16.30 Festival Pavilion Free Prestwich Deluxe

20.00 Festival Pavilion£13 (adv) £16 (door)

Hackney Colliery Band • Colman Brothers • DJ Mike Chadwick


£10 (door)Shake'n'Bake

22.00 Matt & Phred's £5 Dub Jazz Soundsystem

Times stated are performance start times. All details correct at time of going to press. Please check website for updates.

For tickets, see page 33.

Double ticket deal available, see page 32.

mjf at a glance

*

*

*

*

**

*

32 33

Festival Pavilion mjf’s own venue and the hub of festival activityAlbert Square M2 5DBwww.manchesterjazz.com/buyticketswww.ticketline.co.ukWith stage, bar and food outlets.Advance bookings for all ticketed performances can be made via the mjf website, through Ticketline, or at the Festival Pavilion ticket office (from 11.30am daily throughout the festival). Advance bookings can be made until midnight of the day before performance. Tickets bought on the day of performance are charged at door price. No tickets are required for free concerts.

Band on the Wall The legendary live music venue 25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter M4 5JZ0161 834 1786info@bandonthewall.orgwww.bandonthewall.orgwww.ticketwall.org

Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club Manchester’s famous jazz club64 Tib Street M4 1LW0161 839 7187 (weekdays) 831 7002 (eves)[email protected] performances take place every night except Sunday.

The Midland Grade ll listed landmark hotel Peter Street M60 2DS0161 236 3333www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/the-midland-manchestermjf Jazz Afternoon Teas take place in award winning restaurant The French. Please note that places are strictly limited and pre-booking is advised. Booking is by telephone and payment required at time of booking.

Royal Northern College of Music Manchester’s leading music conservatoire124 Oxford Road M13 9RD0161 907 [email protected] performances take place in the Theatre.

St Ann’s Church The historic favouriteSt Ann Street M2 7LFwww.stannsmanchester.comTickets can be bought in advance via the mjf website, at the Festival Pavillion ticket office, or on the door. No tickets are required for free concerts.

CHAPEL ST

IRW

ELL ST

REGENT RD

MANCUNIAN WAY

MANCUNIAN WAY

SWAN

ST

GREAT AN

CO

ATS ST

WAT

ER S

T

NEW

BAILEY ST

CH

ORL

TON

RD

CHESTER RD

OXFO

RD RD

BOOTH ST WEST

PRIN

CES

S RD

STRETFORD RD

BRUNSWICK ST

HYDE RD

STOC

KPORT RD

OLDHAM RD

ROCHDALE RD

SHUDE HILL

WITHY GROVE

BLACKERS ST

MARKET ST

PICADILLY

LIVERPOOL RD

GT BRIDGEWATER STFAIRFIELD ST

BRIDGE ST

CASTLE STWHITWORTH ST WEST

DEAN

SGAT

E

DEAN

SGAT

E

GAR

TSID

E ST

LWR

BYRO

M S

T

QUAY ST

WHITWORTH ST

CHARLES ST

PETER ST

NEWTON ST

AYTOUN

ST

LON

DO

N RD

ALBE

RT S

Q

CO

RPO

RATIO

N ST

CROSS

ST

CANNON ST

CHURCH ST

SACKVILLE ST

FENNEL ST

PRINC

ESS ST

KING ST

OLDHAM ST

PORTLAND STLWR MOSLEY ST

MOSLEY ST

GAR

DEN

S

OXFO

RD ST

CANAL ST

DALE ST

DUCIE ST

SPRI

NG

Victoria

Deansgate

Salford

Oxford Rd

Piccadilly

CHAPEL ST

IRW

ELL ST

REGENT RD

MANCUNIAN WAY

MANCUNIAN WAY

SWAN

ST

GREAT AN

CO

ATS ST

WAT

ER S

T

NEW

BAILEY ST

CH

ORL

TON

RD

CHESTER RD

OXFO

RD RD

BOOTH ST WEST

PRIN

CES

S RD

STRETFORD RD

BRUNSWICK ST

HYDE RD

STOC

KPORT RD

OLDHAM RD

ROCHDALE RD

SHUDE HILL

WITHY GROVE

BLACKERS ST

MARKET ST

PICADILLY

LIVERPOOL RD

GT BRIDGEWATER STFAIRFIELD ST

BRIDGE ST

CASTLE STWHITWORTH ST WEST

DEAN

SGAT

E

DEAN

SGAT

E

GAR

TSID

E ST

LWR

BYRO

M S

T

QUAY ST

WHITWORTH ST

CHARLES ST

PETER ST

NEWTON ST

AYTOUN

ST

LON

DO

N RD

ALBE

RT S

Q

CO

RPO

RATIO

N ST

CROSS

ST

CANNON ST

CHURCH ST

SACKVILLE ST

FENNEL ST

PRINC

ESS ST

KING ST

TIB STREET

PORTLAND STLWR MOSLEY ST

MOSLEY ST

GAR

DEN

S

OXFO

RD ST

CANAL ST

DALE ST

DUCIE ST

SPRI

NG

Rail Station

Bus / Coach Station

Metrolink Stop

Approximate scale in miles

0 1/4

ST ANN ST

1*

2*

3*

4*

5*

6*

Facebook - facebook.com/manchesterjazzfestivalTwitter - @manjazzfestflickr - flickr.com/photos/manchesterjazzYou Tube - youtube.com/manchesterjazzfest

My Space - myspace.com/manchesterjazzmjf originals blog - mjforiginals.wordpress.com

Check the website during the festival for the latest news, interviews and reviews

1*

4*

2*

5*

6*

3*

map venue& ticketinformation

Double Ticket DealsTo help you make the most of what mjf has on offer and to give you more bang for your buck, we’ve come up with the following Double Ticket deals:

Festival Pavilion Weekend Ticket £20 (adv only)Sat 14 July Bugalu Foundation + Sun 15 July Rick Farrow & The Big Red Orchestra

Band on the Wall Double Ticket £17.50 (adv only)Weds 18 July Zoe Rahman Quartet + Thurs 19 July Sons of Kemet & Anton Hunter Trio

Festival Pavilion Double Ticket £15.00 (adv), £17.00 (door)Fri 20 July Pete Moser + Ríoghnach Connolly’s Black Lung

mjf friends receive 10% discount on all Festival Pavilion events and at St Ann’s Church, plus free entry to Matt & Phred’s Jazz Club. See page 28 for details.


To obtain tickets for mjf concerts, and for individual venue information please contact:

Food and drink is available at all venues except St Ann’s Church.

Becoming something of an mjf hot ticket, the Afternoon Teas at the landmark Midland Hotel are a wonderful opportunity to sit with friends and enjoy some sophisticated jazz under the shimmering chandeliers.

The intimate environs of The French are perfectly matched to these events which rapidly sell out in advance, so be quick to book a place amidst the glamour and the cake!

Afternoon Tea includes: a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scone with clotted cream and preserve, homemade pastries and cakes and a choice of teas.

£19.95 per person. Call 0161 236 3333 to book and request the Jazz Afternoon Tea in The French. Payment is required at time of booking. Please arrive to be seated at 2.30. Places cannot be guaranteed on the door.

mjf originals is a scheme that seeks out and pioneers new jazz. Every year musician-composers from the region are invited to propose ideas for a new work to be unveiled at the festival. The coveted support allows artists to reach new levels and offers mjf audiences an exclusive and memorable experience.

This year we premiere not one, but two new pieces of music as part of this unique programme. Sound Games is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Pete Moser, inspired by the Olympic year, and Songs of the Caged Bird introduces a song cycle by composer-pianist George King with Manchester’s finest jazz vocalist Doreen Edwards.

mjf is proud to stage ground-breaking new jazz from talented creators. The premières are always exciting events - and they are becoming another mjf hot ticket!

See page 19 and page 23 for details.

mjf introduces brings young jazz performers into the spotlight for their first major public performance.

This year we’ve hand-picked more of the very best emerging talent from across the north west and as a result, four outstanding break-through bands can be heard in the Festival Pavilion. In addition to the mjf introduces bands this year, you can also hear the thrilling 20-piece youth band from The Sage Gateshead on Sunday. You saw them first at mjf!

mjf enjoys strong partnerships with cultural embassies in the city, bringing the most applauded jazz acts direct to the city of Manchester. These bands are some of Europe’s best kept secrets, and mjf is proud to present their first UK appearances.

Our thanks for 2012 go to Instituto Cervantes Manchester.

mjf off stage is a series of events giving insights into music-making or offering the chance to take part. You can attend an open rehearsal or a post-show discussion with an mjf originals composer, participate in historical and cultural debates and talks, and acquire knowledge and skills at our professional guidance seminar for musicians.

BBC Jazz on 3 also visit the festival in 2012 to record their programme - enter the ballot to win the experience of being in the audience and be part of a radio show in the making.

34 35

mjfexclusives


mjf

afternoon tea

mjf

originals

mjf

introduces

mjf

international

mjf

off stage

Our mjf friends scheme offers great bonuses, deals and discounts during the festival and throughout the year.

Card holders receive a 10% discount on all Festival Pavilion tickets and free entry to Matt and Phred’s Jazz Club as well as a whole host of offers at shops and restaurants across the Manchester area.

At mjf we enjoy successful partnerships with our supporters - which means we add more benefits for our friends all the time.

See manchesterjazz.com/friends to become an mjf friend for £25 and take advantage of us. We don’t mind.

(Recent offers include: 25% off final bill at The Market Restaurant; 10% off dining at The Midland Hotel; 10% off at designer boutique Nood!)

mjf friends

manchester jazz festival

Documents

mjf gigs

familiar mjf

mjf friend

mjf exclusives

mjf originals

heart of mjf

festival tickets

festival pavilion