Sketch: Composers Workshops in Cumbria

A six-week course in composition is running in Penrith during May and June, led by composer Ella Jarman-Pinto and in conjunction with BlueJam Arts.

As you'll see in the poster above, sessions will last for 2 hours and take place on Wednesday evenings at the BlueJam Space in Penrith between 7th-21st May and 4th-18th June. The cost is £48 for the full six-week course.

Gig Preview: Stuart McCallum, Richard Iles and BlueJam in Penrith

Northern Jazz Triple Bill - Stuart McCallum Trio, Richard Iles Microscopic and BlueJam
UpFront Gallery, nr Penrith (venue website)
March 22nd
7.30pm 
Tickets - £10 (buy through venue or on door)

Jazz North are hosting a full day event in Penritgh on March 22nd including seminars, forums and networking opportunities for the jazz community in Cumbria. To end the day, a triple-bill concert will take place at UpFront Gallery featuring a showcase from local BlueJam jazz musicians, guitarist Stuart McCallum's trio and Richard Iles' Microscopic.

The concert will feature 45 minute sets by all three groups and tickets are priced at £10. People who attend the afternoon talks and forums can obtain £5 discounted tickets.

For full information on the event, see the Jazz North website.

Jazz North in March

Jazz North has a number of events taking place in March for musicians, audiences, promoters and educators.