GARDYNE THEATRE | THE READING ROOMS | CLARKS ON …...Gonzalo Bergara Quintet + Rose Room with Laura...

And this year the festival is the biggest ever, with a mix of formal and informal concerts presented at Gardyne Theatre, The Reading Rooms, Clarks on Lindsay Street, The Wine Press, The Underworld Café, DCA, V&A Dundee and across multiple venues in Broughty Ferry. From lively swing to cutting edge modern jazz and crossovers; from jazz standards to the freshest Afrobeat, from acoustic singer-songwriters to electric Delta blues, from special concerts celebrating jazz icons to the freshest music out of Glasgow’s jazz scene, from dinner jazz at the V&A Dundee to a pop up underground jazz club at The Underworld Café. Here you can find it all as we present over 25 top quality acts over five days. We look forward to seeing you.

Dundee Jazz Festival Office:0131 467 3660Dundee City Box Office:01382 434940 Online: jazzdundee.co.uk On the door on date of concert from 30 min before concert start time

STUDENTS/UNEMPLOYED £5 tickets Students and registered unemployed can get £5 tickets for all the shows at the Gardyne Theatre by showing proof of status when buying tickets in person in advance (Only valid for in-person booking via DCBO). NB: only one offer applicable per person

BOOKING FEES All prices include booking fees. Dundee Jazz Festival No transaction fees apply for phone and online bookings. Postage fees may apply. Dundee City Box Office £1 per transaction for phone bookings, £2 per transaction for online bookings. (No charge for in person bookings). Postage fees may apply.

TICKETS TO COLLECT Tickets will be available 30 minutes in advance at the relevant venue, or any venue for Jazz in the Ferry.

GET INVOLVEDWe need you! We’re looking for Festival volunteers – for more information please visit the Volunteer section on jazzdundee.co.uk or contact [email protected] 0131 467 3660

DUNDEE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018 | 14-18 NOVEMBER | JAZZDUNDEE.CO.UK | 0131 467 3660 - 01382 434940

Dundee’s annual jazz celebration presents top jazz and blues talents from the local and International scene, with a focus on what’s new and exciting in 2018.

WELCOME TICKET INFORMATION

/dundeejazzfestival @JazzScotland1 #DJF2018JOIN THE CONVERSATION

From Memphis, Alvin Youngblood Hart is one of the world’s leading new blues powers. Raised on the music of great American bluesmen Charlie Patton, Robert Johnson and Taj Mahal, the Grammy Award winning vocalist/guitarist plays powerful contemporary blues rooted in the Delta, blending technique and feeling, structure and spontaneity, tradition and freshness. “Boy got thunder in his hands! Sure does” (Taj Mahal).

Otis Taylor is a musical alchemist and a true blues innovator, playing a unique electric version of Delta-inspired music. Haunting guitar and banjo, soaraway violin, heavy rhythmic groove, crashing guitar solos, and a combination of gruff vocals, shouts and yells of raw passion create his signature “trance blues”. “Taylor’s imaginative and sometimes-reckless instrumentation satisfies your soul while his brilliant, thought-provoking wordplay massages your brain” (Washington Post).


Blues fans mark the date for this unmissable double bill of celebrated American blues legends.

Wednesday 14 November | Gardyne Theatre 7.30pm | £20

American Blues Legends: Otis Taylor Band + Alvin Youngblood Hart Solo

Richard Ingham’s outstanding Nonet recreates Miles’ classic “Birth of The Cool”with an all-star band including Colin Steele on trumpet and Martin Kershaw on sax. The 5-star Herald review of their Edinburgh Festival debut raved: “Wow … a blissful hour of lush, slightly ethereal harmonies … a rare thrill to hear such classics as “Jeru”, “Moon”, “Dreams”, “Move” and “Godchild” being played live and with such panache and obvious enjoyment by this superb nine-piece outfit”.

With thrilling empathy, phenomenal solos and a driving musical energy, Colin Steele’s trumpet fronts a Quintet who cover the classic music of Miles Davis’ seminal acoustic albums, from “Milestones” to “Kind Of Blue”.


Two acclaimed bands celebrate the mercurial trumpeter, making the music feel as fresh, as revelatory and innovative as it sounded in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Thursday 15 November | Gardyne Theatre 7.30pm | £17

Celebrating Miles Davis: Birth of The Cool Ensemble + Colin Steele Band

“Stupendous gypsy jazz, and a superb singer” (The Scotsman). Festival favourites Rose Room combine brilliant musicianship with warm personality playing classy vintage swing and gypsy jazz. Fronted by fiddle player and sophisticated songstress, Seonaid Aitken, Rose Room recreate the excitement of Rive Gauche Paris of the’ 30s and ‘40s with Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. This is a stylish and hugely enjoyable quartet – and tonight they have a special guest, Laura MacDonald – in swinging saxophonist mode!

One of Argentina’s most renowned virtuoso lead guitarists and composers, Gonzalo Bergara, hits our shores with his unique concept show – “Django Meets Piazzolla”: a passionate and explosive musical experience that fuses the Hot Club Gypsy Jazz sound of the legendary Django Reinhardt with the harmonic legacy of legendary Argentinian Nuevo Tango Composer Astor Piazzolla.


Friday 16 November | Gardyne Theatre 7.30pm | £17

Gypsy Jazz Night: Gonzalo Bergara Quintet + Rose Room with Laura MacDonald

A gypsy jazz double bill packed with the charm and musical FIreworks that made the Hot Club of Paris and its two celebrated leading musicians, Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, such a magnet for jazz lovers in the Left Bank of the 1930s and ‘40s.


The Scottish Swing Orchestra salutes Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller.With Special Guests: singer Lorna Reid and the Flyright Dancers.

Saturday 17 November | Gardyne Theatre 8pm | £17

Kings of Swing

Dave Batchelor’s hugely popular “Story Of Swing” has combined great live music, visuals, and dancing, with a narrative that pieces together the history of the music. His new show focuses on the celebrated “Kings Of Swing”, Goodman and Miller, with the same brilliant ingredients – and a story line that doesn’t forget Louis Armstrong and Count Basie.

Sultry, sophisticated singer Lorna Reid recreates the sounds of the great Big Band Vocalists. The show includes hit tunes like “Stompin’ At The Savoy”; “Sing, Sing, Sing”; “Little Brown Jug” and “In The Mood” played by Scotland’s leading swing big band; with the doyens of Charleston, Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Ragtime Dance, The Flyright Dancers, on hand, to illustrate the dance moves. It’s a tale of musical legends, fun, and good times. A great night out!

With an epic 10 piece live show including a bold brass section, Nubiyan Twist are an incendiary live act that blends afrobeat, neo-soul, hip-hop and jazz with seamless virtuosity, drawing on myriad influences ranging from Erykah Badu to Fela Kuti and Nat King Cole. Their performances are moving and unforgettable experiences that push the boundaries of genre and technical prowess. After rocking the stages of summer festivals across the UK (Wilderness, Boomtown, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival to name a few), they bring their explosive live show to Dundee.

“Complex, muscular, honeyed yet assertive” (The Independent)

With a tropical soundtrack spanning old and new world sounds, Samedia Shebeen’s music will take you on a riotous journey through space and time – taking in rhythms old and new from all over Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Carribean, with essentials new sounds from London, NY and Paris.

The UK’s leading Afrobeat purveyors bring their mighty sound to the intimate Club.

One of the hottest travelling club nights makes a stop in Dundee for a special one off after party.

Thursday 15 November | The Reading Rooms 8pm (doors 7pm) | £12.50 | 18+ only

Thursday 15 November | The Reading Rooms 11.30pm | £6 | 18+ only

Nubiyan Twist

Samedia Shebeen Tropical Disco Club


You can buy a combined ticket for Nubiyan Twist and Samedia Shebeen tropical after party for £15 in total (limited availability)

The UK’s leading Afrobeat purveyors bring their mighty sound to the intimate Club.

One of the hottest travelling club nights makes a stop in Dundee for a special one off after party.

Thursday 15 November | The Reading Rooms 8pm (doors 7pm) | £12.50 | 18+ only

Thursday 15 November | The Reading Rooms 11.30pm | £6 | 18+ only

Wednesday 14 November | Clarks on Lindsay St. 8pm | £10 | 14+ only

Thursday 15 November | Clarks on Lindsay St. 8pm | £10 | 14+ only

Saturday 17 November | Clarks on Lindsay St. 4-6pm | £10

Graham Costello’s STRATA

Queens of the Blues

Acoustic Afternoon: Krystle Warren / Melisa Kelly Duo


“Based on current form, this is set to grow exponentially” (The Scotsman).

One of the most exciting and innovative bands on the scene, STRATA play original music fusing jazz, rock, and classical minimalism. Pushing the boundaries of the genres, they create a new unique sound combining high-energy polyrhythms, improvisation and collective groove.

“There’s a punk energy to STRATA, a jazz ensemble that are as comfortable at the Royal Conservatoire as they are Bar Bloc.” (The Skinny)

Joyously celebrating the trials, tribulations and fortunes of the best female singers of the blues genre, Queens Of The Blues tells the story of Mamie Smith and Big Mama Thornton; Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi; by way of Sugar Pie and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. This show is an irrepressible, anecdotal anthology, fronted by the acclaimed singer, Nicole Smit.

A relaxing Saturday afternoon featuring a double bill of outstanding singer-songwriters from home and abroad. A wholly original singer-songwriter-poet in an age of few, Kansas City born, Paris-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Krystle Warren mixes acoustic American styles blending jazz, bluegrass, alt country and folk to create a unique and original style. With a honeyed voice that resembles that of Tracy Champman and Nina Simone, Krystle’s

deep notes are rich as mahogany and the higher notes softer and soulful. A contemporary troubadour with one heck of a voice. “A gloriously original set.” (The Guardian).

Opening the acoustic afternoon, singer Melisa Kelly and Dean Gardill (keys) play jazz & blues standards (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Bessie Smith) and original songs. Expect glorious and powerfully soulful vocals.

Friday 16 November | The Underworld Café 8-10pm | £5 | 14+ only

Jed Potts Hillman HuntersThursday 15 November | The Underworld Café 8-9.30pm | £5 | 14+ only

AKU!

Saturday 17 November | The Underworld Café 8-10pm | £5 | 14+ only

Matt Carmichael’s Organ Trio

Film Screening: One Note At A TimeThursday 15 November | DCA 6pm | £7.50 (£5) | PG | 95mins

“If the musicians ain’t got a chance to live, then what chance has the music got?” (Dr John). Set in the iconic musical backdrop of New Orleans, the multiple award-winning feature documentary pays homage to the musicians who courageously returned to their hometown of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Written & directed by: Renée EdwardsTo book please phone 01382 432 444 or visit www.dca.org.uk


UN

DE

RG

RO

UN

D P

OP

UP

JA

ZZ

CL

UB

|

UN

DE

RG

RO

UN

D P

OP

UP

JA

ZZ

CL

UB

|

UN

DE

RG

RO

UN

D P

OP

UP

JA

ZZ

CL

UB

UN

DE

RG

RO

UN

D P

OP

UP

JAZ

Z C

LU

B | U

ND

ER

GR

OU

ND

PO

P U

P JA

ZZ

CL

UB

| UN

DE

RG

RO

UN

D P

OP

UP

JAZ

Z C

LU

B

Classic ‘50s and ‘60s American blues, sprinkled with rockabilly and blues-rock. Whether laying into a Freddie King ballad or digging into a hypnotic Muddy Waters tune, Potts’ spirited vocals and sophisticated blues guitar always sound fresh and current.

Claiming the new genre of doom-jazz, AKU! play a mix of hard hitting heavy rhythmical originals and covers of artists like Shabaka Hutchings, Fela Kuti and Young Fathers! Featuring three of Glasgow’s most exciting young talents: Harry Weir - tenor/baritone saxophone/effects, Liam Shortall - trombone/tuba/effects, Graham Costello – drums.

There’s nothing more salivating in jazz than a classic Saxophone-Organ-Drums Band. The most exciting young saxophonist in Scottish Jazz, Matt Carmichael, joins forces with two of the greatest players of grooving jazz: with the brilliant Pete Johnstone on organ and Doug Hough on drums. Together they produce beautiful atmospheric soundscapes, but also greasy, smoke drenched soul-jazz, bluesy ballads and lighting fast bop.


Saturday 17 November | The Wine Press 6-7pm | £8 | 5+ only

Wednesday 14 November | V&A Dundee 7-10pm | £42 (3 course meal & concert)

Georgia CecilE + Joe Williamson

´

DINNER & JAZZ AT V&A DUNDEE: ALI AFFLECK sings BILLIE HOLIDAY

Accompanied on acoustic guitar by the brilliant young star, Joe Williamson. They play an intimate set of fresh arrangements of jazz standards and a host of original compositions in the atmospheric surroundings of The Wine Press.

The classy singer hits the spot when it comes to Broadway songs, beautiful ballads and swinging jazz.

A superb night in the beautiful surrounds of V&A Dundee’s Tatha Bar and Kitchen, with a three course meal and the debut performance of a new show by one of the best jazz vocalists on the current scene.Ali Affleck knows Billie Holiday’s work inside and out and here she is paying tribute to the immortal jazz diva. it’s a celebration of Holiday’s music and her very unique life too - not focusing on the doom and gloom, but promoting the facts about her life that are truly lovely and massively overlooked: she was a superb cook and a very compassionate woman with a wicked sense of humour.To book please phone: +44 (0)1382 411 633Menu available on www.jazzdundee.co.uk


The Sunday afternoon packed with top class musicians returns to Broughty Ferry with three hours of music across fIve intimate venues.

Sunday 18 November | Various Venues in Broughty Ferry 2-5pm | £12.50 ROVER TICKET

Jazz in the Ferry

The Sunday afternoon “Festival within a Festival” returns to Broughty Ferry with three hours of music across five intimate venues. From big band and bebop to swing and vintage with a nod to fusion, funk, blues and soul, the programme covers a broad spectrum of music and with a rover ticket you can roam from venue to venue and discover different music delights and atmospheres. There’s something to please all tastes!

With: Havana Swing, Gordon McNeil’s Soulbook, Aberdeen University Jazz Orchestra, Tenement Jazz Band, Ricky Linn’s Latin Trio and many more!

The full line-up will be announced on 17th October on the website and on the Festival’s Facebook page.

/dundeejazzfestival

CLARKS ON LINDSAY STREET

80 North Lindsay Street, DD1 1PS

DCA 152 Nethergate, DD1 4DY

THE GARDYNE THEATRE

Gardyne Road, DD5 1NY

THE READING ROOMS 57 Blackscroft Eastport, DD4 6AT

THE UNDERWORLD CAFE 204 Perth Road, DD1 4JY

V&A DUNDEE 1 Riverside Esplanade, DD1 4EZ

THE WINE PRESS 16 Shore Terrace, DD1 3DN

JAZZ IN THE FERRY

Sunday 18th

Various venues(2-5pm)

*all times approximate

Georgia CecileJoe Williamson

Krystle Warren / Melisa Kelly Duo

Matt Carmichael’s ORGAN TRIO

KINGS OF SWING

Saturday 17th

The Wine Press(6-7pm)

Clarks on Lindsay St.(4-6pm)

The Underworld Café(8-10pm)

Gardyne Theatre (8-10pm)

GYPSY JAZZ NIGHT

JED POTTS HILLMAN HUNTERS

Friday 16th

Gardyne Theatre (7.30-10pm)

The Underworld Café(8-10pm)

AMERICAN BLUES LEGENDS

GRAHAM COSTELLO’S STRATA

DINNER JAZZ: ALI AFFLECK

Wednesday 14th


Clarks on Lindsay St.(8-10pm)

V&A Dundee(7-10pm)

ONE NOTE AT A TIME

CELEBRATING MILES DAVIS

QUEENS OF THE BLUES

NUBIYAN TWIST

SAMEDIA SHEBEEN

AKU!

Thursday 15th

DCA(6-7.15pm)


Clarks on Lindsay St.(8-9.30pm)

The Reading Rooms(8-10pm)

The Reading Rooms(11.30pm-2.30am)

The Underworld Café(8-9.30pm)

jazzdundee.co.uk 0131 467 3660 - 01382 43494014-18 NOVEMBER

GARDYNE THEATRE | THE READING ROOMS | CLARKS ON …...Gonzalo Bergara Quintet + Rose Room with Laura...

Documents

Transcript of GARDYNE THEATRE | THE READING ROOMS | CLARKS ON …...Gonzalo Bergara Quintet + Rose Room with Laura...