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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nye Banfield Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from rural Leicestershire with Welsh roots\, Nye Banfield is a distinctly creative saxophonist and composer. Now based in Birmingham after a 9 year stint in South London\, Nye is embracing the challenge of forming the next part of his artistic career in a new scene. \nA graduate of Trinity Laban\, Nye combines influences from jazz icons Wayne Shorter\, Ambrose Akinmusire\, and mentor Mark Lockheart\, as well as wider sources of inspiration from the pastoral works of Vaughan Williams to song writing of the likes of Thom Yorke\, Damon Albarn and Paul McCartney. \nNye’s tenor sound\, a focus of his over the last 10 years\, is earthy\, broad and incredibly expressive\, providing a focal point to his band’s combined timbre. Described by Jazzwise as ‘an important emerging voice’\, with a ‘big sound’\, Nye takes you on a vivid journey of richly textured composition and lyrical improvisation. \n‘Trails and Traces’\, the title of Nye’s debut album\, released on vinyl in 2024 received critical acclaim from Jazzwise Magazine – “a long awaited and richly rewarding debut.” Featuring Banger Factory leader Mark Kavuma on trumpet\, the performances from the sextet are richly diverse in influences. An infusion of flavours from 60s Blue Note records\, 90s Radiohead\, 20th century classical music and contemporary New York Jazz combine to create an intensely gripping sound. \nThis will be Nye’s first appearance at The Be-Bop Club. For this outing\, the band features a young and incredibly exciting talent Nick Manz on piano – a recent graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire; Charlie Hutchinson on drums – an undeniably musical and organic drummer who came through the Trinity Laban course alongside Nye; and Shiv Singh on double bass – an ever-present on the Birmingham Jazz scene\, and an other product of Birmingham Conservatoire. Together\, this group creates a gripping and intense experience that rips up the rule books and speaks from a combined beating heart. \nThe set will feature a selection of Nye’s compositions from ‘Trails and Traces’\, as well as brand new work in preparation for the recording of his second album\, and some arrangements of classic standards\, folk songs and pop songs. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nye-banfield-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv: April Triple Bill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol’s sharpest improv acts – each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes\, all inspired by audience suggestions. \n[1] GREENWOOD LANE\nFrom train stations to tile warehouses\, leisure centres to high rises\, with just the suggestion of a place from the audience\, Jack and Vicky conjure an entire world of workers & shirkers\, artists & buskers\, mothers & brothers\, and more. \nJack Greenwood has been practising improv for 8 years. He founded the Bournemouth University Improv Society in 2017; is the Director of Bristol Longform Comedy; has taken two improv shows to the Edinburgh Fringe; has travelled all over the UK with The Groundhogs; and currently performs with Blame of Thrones in Bristol. \nVicky Lane completed her improv training at the Comedy Cafe Berlin\, where she performed with Gummy Worms\, Northern Soul and a host of indie teams. After completing her acting training at the Catalyst Institute Berlin\, she has returned to the UK and is making her mark on the Bristol arts scene. She currently runs and hosts Lip Service Comedy\, Queer Stories spoken word night\, and is establishing her own theatre company in the city. \n[2] TALES FROM THE WASTELAND\nShelter from the nuclear winter inside the safety of our bunker and listen to tales from storytellers from across the wasteland! These tales may feature raiders\, mutants\, adventure – and of course will be entirely made up on the spot\, fuelled by your suggestions! This absurd dark comedy is inspired by shows such as Fallout and Mad Max. \n[3] MUSES\nAn all-star long-form team from some of Bristol’s best improvisers bring you a night of fun\, fancy and frolic. Improvisers from This Is Your Musical\, Up The Antics\, BirdWatchers\, Degrees of Error and Jazz Police will craft hilarious scenes and sketches from your suggestions.\nF-rated!* \n* This is a female-led and directed production. \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different – every single time.\n—
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-april-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nick Malcolm's Organ Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter Nick Malcolm should be well known to Bristol audiences and has a growing national reputation. A fearless and inventive soloist\, he moves effortlessly between completely free improvisation and blistering hard-bop. He is known for his work with Out Front\, Dee Byrne’s Outlines\, Rebecca Nash and has recently ended a long tenure with the Jazz Defenders. \nNick Malcolm’s new quartet assembles three great musicians who he’s wanted to play with for ages\, playing music they love! Digging into the treasures of Blue Note composers Joe Henderson\, Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock\, this is an unashamed celebration of the music’s golden era in the 1960s and 70s\, where swing and funk began to blend. This will be an extremely fun and groovy gig featuring four fantastic players of sonic depth\, personality and passion.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nick-malcolms-organ-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Matt Stockham-Brown Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Matt Stockham Brown is a drummer/composer born and living in Bristol\, England. His approach is firmly rooted in groove whilst also being open to the exploration of texture\, melody\, freedom\, energy and angles behind the kit. He is well known for his work with Run Logan Run\, Dakhla Brass and most recent project 6161. Matt has put together this new line-up especially for tonight’s performance. \nSaxophonist Jake McMurchie is one of Bristol’s best known musicians having played for many years with Get The Blessing\, who have performed at festivals across Europe. Jake’s other projects have included the ambient electronica of Michelson Morley\, and for the past few years he has held the saxophone chair with the Jazz Defenders\, pianist George Cooper’s supergroup who again have played throughout the UK and have ventured across to European cities and festivals. \nDan Messore is a jazz guitarist\, composer and co-founder of Unearthed Festival. Having spent years living between the UK and Costa Rica\, Dan’s music is shaped by travel\, surf culture and a deep connection to place\, and he has previously performed at the club alongside Jake in Michelson Morley. \nRiaan Vosloo is one of Bristol’s busiest bass players\, who also composes and runs his own projects such as Uphill Game. Riaan has for many years been a member of London based saxophonist Ed Jones’ quartet\, and lectures for the post-grad programme at BIMM music college.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-matt-stockham-brown-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Jim Blomfield's Saoco Collective
DESCRIPTION:Recognised as one of the UK’s finest latin jazz and salsa pianists\, Jim Blomfield has worked with such legends of the genre as Roberto Pla\, Henry Fiol and Asere as well as a host of UK names from the world of jazz. \nAlongside Jim in the rhythm section is the brilliantly dynamic percussion section of Lisa Cherian and Jon Clark\, their rhythmic chemistry having evolved from their collective experiences as being much in demand players in ensembles such as Bristol Salsa Orchestra\, Dockside Latin Orchestra\, Baila La Cumbia and Buena Bristol Social Club. \nThe rhythm section is completed by the ever inventive bass playing of ‘Tosh’ Wijetunge who worked with Jim for several years in a piano trio that released two albums of original contemporary jazz compositions. Alongside Jonny Bruce’s fiery latin trumpet virtuosity is the brilliant and soulful Swiss born saxophonist Martin Kern who worked and recorded extensively in both Berlin and Vienna before moving to the UK in 2018.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-jim-blomfields-saoco-collective/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nils Kavanagh Trio
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Irish/Danish pianist Nils Kavanagh launches his highly anticipated debut album\, “No Expectations”. Winner of the Young Irish Jazz Musician of the Year Award 2022-2024 and finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024\, Nils is already making his mark on contemporary improvised music. Audiences will journey through Nils’ unique upbringing\, rooted in the north-west of Ireland’s mystic landscapes and joyous fellowship\, while also inviting listeners to explore the sense of unity and introspection present in Denmark and broader Scandinavia. Home\, joy\, family\, mythology\, folk music\, loss and longing are all key to the music\, with an overarching focus on warm melody and musical storytelling. \nThe trio has an energetic and explorative sound\, with a taste for strong melodies\, bright harmonies and explosive rhythms influenced by Kavanagh’s Irish and Danish roots. With Ursula Harrison (BBC Young Jazz Musician winner 2024) on bass and Sam Green on drums\, the group brings a new flavour to the classic piano trio format\, presenting a diverse mix of music ranging from compositions inspired by Celtic traditional music and contemporary jazz from Scandinavia and the UK\, to modern interpretations of jazz repertoire and other popular music. \n“There is beauty\, there is communication\, there is space\, and there is energy” – Daniel Rorke\, Jazz Ireland album review \n“A strikingly mature debut. Kavanagh and his colleagues give the compositions room to breathe and grow and the interplay between the three instruments is highly developed and richly detailed” – The JazzMann \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nils-kavanagh-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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