10 years at the bonington theatre

Press Release by: Ian Perry

Venue: bonington theatre (nottingham, uk)

Nottingham Jazzhouse Press Release

19th July 2007

Nottingham Jazzhouse celebrates 10 years at the Bonington.

"Nottingham Jazzhouse is definitely one of the best promoters in the UK and the Bonington Theatre is one of my favourite places to play.”

Theo Travis

Nottingham Jazzhouse promotes a range of international and national jazz groups, as well as championing the freshest talent in the UK today. Whilst promoting events at other venues around Nottingham over the years, the intimate 170 seat Bonington Theatre has been the flagship venue for audiences to hear the best in jazz on a regular basis. The Bonington stage has been graced by such stars as Mal Waldron, Charles McPherson, Barry Harris, John Surman, John Taylor, Uri Caine, Peter Brötzmann and the ever popular Kirk Lightsey, as well as a who’s who of the British jazz scene including returning favourites Alan Barnes, Julian Siegel, Guy Barker, Tina May, Jan Kopinski, Orphy Robinson, Gilad Atzmon, Byron Wallen, and The Zappatistas.

Stan Tracey’s Septet opened the first Jazzhouse season at the Bonington Theatre in September 1997. To celebrate Nottingham Jazzhouse’s tenth anniversary Stan Tracey returns, this time literally going one better, with his Octet, to kick off the new season of Jazz Steps on Thursday 13th September. Celebrations continue on Friday 14th with Jazzhouse’s commitment to promoting new talent by featuring the East Midlands Youth Jazz Orchestra (EMYJO) with Alan Barnes.

Stan Tracey will also be launching the first Nottingham Jazz Piano Competition. This national competition is open to amateur and professional pianists under 30 years old, the winner will receive a Blüthner piano worth £15,000. The finals will be held in 2008 and judges so far include Nikki Iles, Steve Melling, Dave Newton, Tim Richards and James Harpham. Contact Clement Pianos on 0115 970 1106 for details.

Full Autumn programme:

Sep

Thurs 13th          Stan Tracey Octet

Fri 14th              EMYJO with Alan Barnes

Thurs 20th          Dylan Howe Quintet

Thurs 27th          Alcyona Quintet

Oct

Thurs 4th            Richie Barshay’s ‘Round Table’

Thurs 18th          Curious Paradise

Thurs 25th          Kirk Lightsey Trio

Nov

Thurs 1st            Helen MacDonald and the London Bridge Ensemble

Wed 7th             Rosario Giuliani Quintet

Thurs 8th            Jamil Sheriff Octet

Thurs 22nd          Byron Wallen’s ‘As If’

Thurs 29th          Angelo Debarre Quartet

Dec

Sun 2nd              Guy Barker’s ‘Amadeus Project’

Thurs 6th            Theo Travis ‘Double Talk’

Thurs 13th          Tony Kofi Quartet

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