Bath Jazz Weekend 2023
The 3rd annual Bath Jazz Weekend, Friday 6 – Sunday 8 January 2023
Widcombe Social Club
MENUYes! This is the end to the dearth of a full-scale, top-flight jazz programme! After the inevitable Covid/Omicron cancellation in 2022, these 3 days (in the ‘whatever shall we do after Xmas and New Year’ days of early 2023) present an international-level line-up of some of the UK’s finest musical performers.
See below for the full, inspiring programme….
Friday 6 January 2023
Doors 5pm – programme begins 6.30pm, approx. end 11pm
THE LAST OF THE BLUE DEVILS
A fascinating and musically thrilling documentary that charts the heyday of Kansas City jazz, set – oh yes! – in a musician’s union version of a social club!
THEO MAY’S ODD UNIT
Theo May/Gustavo Clayton-Marucci/Will Bracken/Ali Watson/Alex Temple-Heald
Keith and Julie Tippetts’ most celebrated protegé, Theo May is a strikingly original and imaginative violinist and bandleader who made an incredible impact at the recent Tippett Celebration event in Bristol.
KAREN STREET'S L'ESPIRIT DU JAZZ
Inspired by French swing, Latin and Tango alongside original compositions and jazz standards, the band is led by Karen Street’s scintillating accordion style (as featured alongside Martin Taylor, Guy Barker, Nikki Iles and many, many more).
Saturday 7 January 2023
Afternoon Session
Doors 12 noon – programme begins 1.30pm, approx. end 5pm
REBECCA NASH’S REDEFINING ELEMENT 78
MATTHEW BOURNE
A recipient of numerous awards and accolades and fearless progenitor of several acclaimed albums, Matt Bourne takes the keyboard out to places no-one could have imagined but which engage and enthrall.
Evening Session
Doors 6pm – programme begins 6.30pm, approx. end 11.15pm
ROBERT MITCHELL’S TRUE THINK
Featuring original music and lyrics inspired by the rapid political, cultural and environmental changes of recent days, True Think and Robert Mitchell blend 30 years of skill, exceptional talent and experience with the cutting edge of today’s music.
ORPHY ROBINSON
A celebrated and award winning multi-instrumentalist, Orphy, with a stellar career spanning 40 years, is one of the select few UK musicians signed to the legendary US Jazz record label ‘Blue Note’.
PAUL DUNMALL QUINTET
The indefatigable, inexhaustible, ever creative Paul Dunmall – one of the most outstanding saxophonists and improvisers on the international scene - brings us this new quintet - his choice of leading young players.
Sunday 8 January 2023
Doors 12 midday – programme begins 1.00pm, approx. end 5.30pm
COMFORT IN CHAOS
Harriet Riley/Pete Judge/ Jo Silverston/ Stevie Toddler/ Caelia Lunniss/ Matt Brown/Jj/Georgie Ward
Led by vibraphonist Harriet Riley and trumpeter Pete Judge, this project, commissioned for the charity 1625 Independent People which supports young people who are homeless, leaving care or at risk, mixes music and spoken word, sometimes unadorned and direct but always passionate in expressing truth through art.
ANDREW MCCORMACK
Solo piano
As the pianist with a fundamental role in bands with Soweto Kinch, Jason Yarde and, currently, touring with Kyle Eastwood, Andrew McCormack’s solo career is equally adventurous, as evidenced by the 5 star reviews for his recent solo album
JAKE MCMURCHIE QUARTET
Details, updates and contact the Weekend via their website
Bath Jazz Weekend 2022 is generously sponsored by:
Minuteman Press
Great Wine Co.
Widcombe Social Club