It's les than two weeks until this year's EFG London Jazz Festival kicks off. Ten days of jazz starting on November 11th - over 2,000 artists, 300 gigs and 50 venues. There are a number of Northern artists heading down to fly the flag for Jazz in the North so here's a preview of who's playing and where.
Jazz for Toddlers (Dave Kane & Oli Dover)
As part of the festival's expansive learning and participation programme, double bassist Dave Kane and saxophonist Oli Dover will run a series of workshops throughout the festival aimed at children between 2 and 5. Some of the workshops have already sold out so it's looking like it'll be a huge succes.
Mike Walker and Iain Dixon with The Guildhall Band & Choir (November 11th, Clore Ballroom)
Two fifths of the supergroup The Impossible Gentlemen, Mike Walker and Iain Dixon join The Guildhall Jazz Band and choir led by pianist Malcolm Edmonstone. Expect a varied programme and a joyful evening of music!
Zoe Gilby Family Jazz All-Stars (November 12th, Cadogan Hall)
Another family-friendly event, one of the North's most beloved vocalists Zoe Gilby will perform a programme that guides families through the jazz greats and Zoe's unique takes on popular songs.
Phil Meadows Project (November 14th, Ray's Jazz at Foyles)
LCoM Alumnus and award winning saxophonist and band leader, Phil unveils his brand new ensemble during the festrival. (He will also perform with his trio SKINT, supporting Donny McCaslin)
Matt Roberts BigISH band (November 14th, Spice of Life)
Another LCoM graduate, Northern boy Matt Roberts has become well established as a big band leader since moving to London. This large ensemble will pay tribute to one of Matt's heroes, the great Duke Ellington.
Matthew Halsall & Gondwana Orchestra (November 15th, Islington Assembly Hall)
Manchester based trumpeter and composer Matthew Halsall has sold out multiple shows at London Jazz Festivals gone by so this one is sure to be busy. He premieres new work with a line-up including harp, saxophone, piano, bass and drums.
Chris Sharkey's Make It/Break It (November 19th, Southbank Centre)
Chris Sharkey has been comissioned by Serious to premiere this new piece. Over 100 musicians will gather in the day to put together the new piece which centres around improvisation and collective music making.
For more information on full programme and to book tickets, visit the EFG London Jazz Festival website.
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