the 4th annual Bath jazz weekend
5th - 7th january 2024
widcombe social club
PROGRAMME
Friday 05.01.24
Doors 5.00pm – programme begins 6.30pm
Saturday 06.01.23
Afternoon: Doors 12 midday – programme begins 1.30pm
Evening: Programme begins 6.30pm
Sunday 08.01.23
Doors 12 midday – programme begins 1.00pm
FRIDAY 5th Jan 2024
Doors 5.00pm – programme begins 6.30pm
FILM: ASCENSEUR POUR L'ÈCHAFAUD - Lift To The Scaffold (1958)
French crime thriller directed by Louis Malle & starring Jeanne Moreau
This 1958 French crime-thriller directed by Louis Malle and starring Jeanne Moreau is notable as a precursor of New Wave cinema but even more so for its groundbreaking soundtrack by Miles Davis, recorded in legendary Davis style by jazz stars Barney Wilen (saxophone), René Urtreger (piano), Pierre Michelot (bass) and Kenny Clarke (drums).
ALEXANDER HAWKINS & LARRY STABBINS
Alexander Hawkins/Larry Stabbins
Master saxophonist Larry Stabbins’ recent return to the scene after a long break is a cause for celebration and never more so than in this first ever duo with Alexander Hawkins, one of Europe’s most admired and sought-after contemporary improvisers.
CLAUDE DEPPA’S MIDDLE EYE
Claude Deppa/Clare Hirst/Paul Weinreb/Miles Danso/Siemi Di
South African trumpeter Claude Deppa’s new quintet promises his signature African influences alongside the talent and inspiration of saxophonist Clare Hirst whose multi-faceted wide-ranging career has also included work with, amongst others, David Bowie and Mica Paris.
Afternoon: Doors 12 midday – programme begins 1.30pm
Saturday 6th Jan 2024
FRANÇOIS CORNELOUP & TONY HYMAS
François Corneloup/Tony Hymas
Award winning saxophonist François Corneloup is in the front rank of European jazz, permanently associated with other Gallic greats including Henri Texier, Louis Sclavis and Marc Ducret and, in this special visit to the UK, with his long-term collaborator Tony Hymas, known especially for his work with PhD, Jack Bruce and Jeff Beck.
SOPHIA DOMANCICH/PAUL DUNMALL QUARTET
Sophia Domancich/Paul Dunmall/Olie Brice/Miles Levin
Another major figure on the French and European scene, pianist and composer Sophia Domancich has also had several musical associations with leading British musicians such as Robert Wyatt and Tony Levin – and her boundless admiration for the magisterial saxophonist Paul Dunmall led her to insist that he should play alongside her in this rare visit to Bath.
Evening - Programme begins 6.30pm
JULIE TIPPETTS & MAGGIE NICOLS VOCAL DUO
Julie Tippetts/Maggie Nicols
Working together in bigger groups or as an occasional duo, Maggie and Julie are a force of nature – invariably producing fascinating, witty, inventive improvised vocal performances that defy all categorisation, ranging from comically imitated gossip to soulful grooves, staccato squibs to emotionally profound extended harmonies.
ROBERT MITCHELL’S TRUE THINK
Robert Mitchell/Tom Mason/Saleem Raman/Zayn Mohammed/Liselotte Ostblom
True Think stormed it in the 2023 Jazz Weekend but had to play as a quartet in the enforced absence of vocalist Liselotte Ostblom – this time she’s back in full voice, ready with the band’s cutting edge original music and lyrics inspired by the rapid political, cultural and environmental changes of recent days.
THE GAS GIANTS
Will Gregory/Tony Orrell/Ross Hughes
Goldfrapp’s Will Gregory and ever-inventive percussionist Tony Orrell have only given The Gas Giants an occasional outing in recent years – so this is a rare chance to hear the wit, invention, creative mayhem and electronic wizardry of the band that never fails to fascinate.
Sunday 7th Jan 2024
Doors 12 midday – programme begins 1.00pm
EDDIE PARKER’S ESCHERSTEPS
Eddie Parker/Lee Hyett/Andy Christie/Andy Tween
What happens when Loose Tubes alumnus and composer Eddie Parker flirts with rock and with the conundrum posed visually by artist Escher? Find out with Eddie’s new band mixing raunchy rock riffs, jazzy improvising, haunting ballads, synth sounds, and folk tinges – guaranteed to wake you up on Sunday lunchtime!
LOCKHEART/WARREN/GOLOUBEV
Mark Lockheart/Huw Warren/Yuri Goloubev
“I will be surprised” wrote critic Stephen Graham about the Lockheart/Warren album New Day “if this doesn’t end up in many end of year best-of lists. It’s that good!” Not waiting for the end of 2023, the 2024 Jazz Weekend has booked two of Britain’s best loved soloists, pianist Huw Warren and saxophonist Mark Lockheart, in a trio setting, anticipating music that embodies the finest sensibilities of contemporary jazz.
MALI SHEARD'S HOMESTEAD
Mali Sheard/Ismael Aasgaard/Kyle Osborne/George Balmont/Luke McCarthy
A graduate alumnus of the far-sighted, inspirational Tomorrow’s Warriors and now at the Royal Academy of Music, saxophonist Mali Sheard brings a band of similarly talented young musicians and her original compositions to illuminate the musical delights that are in prospect from the already thriving next generation.
5th - 7th january 2024