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A seasonal treat to hear two renowned Jazz Suites composed by Stan Tracey, inspired by the poetic imagery of Dylan Thomas’ works: A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Under Milk Wood.

Next year marks the 60th anniversary of Stan’s composition Under Milk Wood . Originally released as a mono LP in 1965 (and re-released several times since), it is rated a ’canonical classic of British jazz’. His grandson Ben Tracey recollects that Stan “began writing the music for his masterpiece on the night bus home to Streatham from his job as the house pianist at Ronnie Scott’s”.

The peerless ballad Starless and Bible Black and other evocative tunes well-integrated with lyrical passages from Dylan’s work, transport the listener to the fictional small Welsh fishing town of Llareggub – spell that backwards! Written for radio, Under Milk Wood has a host of eccentric characters and follows their daily activities, loving them, despite their flaws.

Line-up: Clark Tracey drums, TBA piano, Simon Allen saxes, Andrew Cleyndert bass and narration from both Ben Tracey and Sharon White.

Presented by Jazz Steps

From lyrical to exuberant, music that span genres – jazz, Latin-jazz flamenco, salsa and beyond – often drawing on his Cuban roots.
A true virtuoso of worldwide standing, Elio creates, interprets and improvises with dazzling brilliance. From lyrical to exuberant, his trio performances span musical genres, taking in jazz, Latin-jazz flamenco, salsa and beyond.– often drawing on his Cuban roots.

Educated at the prestigious University of the Arts in Havana, Elios is a multi-talented pianist, arranger and composer;

Lineup: Elio Rojas piano, Frank Portuondo bass, Fernando Depestre drums

Presented by Jazz Steps

A rare and exciting opportunity to experience this USA-based Supergroup!

An all-star American quartet embark on their first European tour, led by award-winning New York altoist Patrick Cornelius. Individually, they’ve played with a galaxy of jazz heavyweights, including Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Lee Konitz and Carl Allen.

And they’re performing here in Nottingham – so, don’t miss this chance to experience these top-line Americans performing new material that will be recorded at the end of this tour!

Line-up: Patrick Cornelius alto sax, James Francies piano, Rudy Royston drums, Michael Janisch bass

Presented by Jazz Steps

Claire was born and raised in Derby where I still live today. I didn’t show any interest in music until at the age the age of five, my parents took me to Pontins “Middleton Towers” on holiday. This coincided with the A.O.E National Organ Festival week. Most of my time is spent teaching music around Derbyshire, offering piano, keyboard, organ, flute and music theory lessons. Locally in Derby face to face, or online offered for those outside of Derbyshire. Learn for fun, or work towards exam grades, all levels catered for.
Concerts now being performed on the amazing Wersi OAX-1 duo.