Kidderminster Jazz Club

Bryan Corbett presents The ‘Instrumental Groove Unit’ “The Bomb” – Courtney Pine “Something special” – Michael Parkinson

Renowned Birmingham-based trumpeter and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett presents a new original project full of improvisation, hip grooves, beautiful melodies, unique musicianship, interplay and virtuosity. Bryan’s musical journey is a tapestry of diverse collaborations and artistic pursuits. As a sought-after session musician, he has lent his talents to some of the biggest names and acclaimed artists across various genres. From The Brand New Heavies, Ben E King,

This exciting new project introduces original material and a repertoire with emphasis on the ‘pocket’ of groove and freedom of improvisation. Bryan introduces the project as “A chance to play some original tunes and ideas coming to it from a different angle than I normally would”.

Band

Luke Harris - Drums

Wayne Matthews - Bass

Paul Deats - Fender Rhodes

With the summer release of his new album, DNA, pianist Terence Collie brings his quartet to Kidderminster Jazz Club for an evening of melodic, engaging jazz.

Alongside original compositions, the band will perform a selection of well-loved standards, often woven into inventive medleys and approached with warmth, taste and a fresh perspective. Collie’s playing combines lyrical phrasing, strong groove and a natural sense of storytelling.

In this more intimate quartet setting, the music opens up for expressive interplay and engaging improvisation, with each member of the band contributing to a dynamic and responsive group sound.

Expect an evening of accessible jazz, memorable tunes and inventive solos from a band performing with energy, sensitivity and flair.

Band

Terence Collie - Piano

Nick Lenner-Webster - Double Bass

Ted Carrasco - Drums

Cosimo Keita Cadore - Percussion

Cornish double bassist and composer Marcus Penrose left the wild Atlantic coast for the bustle of London aged just 18. His trio, Aurelius grew from a long-standing musical bond with pianist Will Butterworth, forged twenty years ago in a smoky West London bar where they played together six nights a week. Performing there to the likes of Mick Jagger, Madonna, and Annie Lennox, along with pilgrimages to hear Paul Motian in mid-2000s New York shaped their jazz education. These experiences echo through the music of Aurelius, as they seek out beauty within the corners of their improvisations. Joined by kindred spirit drummer Peter Ibbetson, they embrace a sense of limitless musical possibility

‘‘I think it sounds fantastic. All three are playing beautifully. Great sounds, compositions and beautiful use of space. Very happy to have heard it‘‘……. Larry Grenadier

” There’s a sense that this trio are being completely true to their musical selves. It’s a beautiful album, to be listened to again and again”…… London Jazz News

Band

Marcus Penrose - Double Bass

Will Butterworth - Piano

Peter Ibbetson - Drums

An exciting and inventive saxophonist, Art Themen has been an appealing presence on the British jazz circuit for over 60 years. A previous winner of the tenor sax category in the British Jazz Awards, recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Worshipful Company of Musicians and shortlisted for the Jazz Instrumentalist of the year in the recent Parliamentary Jazz Awards, this living legend has famously combined his role as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with saxophone duties in the bands of Alexis Korner and Stan Tracey as well as recordings with Joe Cocker, Jack Bruce and even Bing Crosby. Described by THE OBSERVER as "One of the tiny handful of undeniably perfect jazz musicians”, he remains as brilliant and inimitable as ever. Themen’s organ trio features organist Pete Whittaker, formerly of The Nigel Price Organ Trio, and drummer George Double who has worked as sideman to Shirley Bassey and Jack Jones. The band’s groove-led re-imaginings of quirky curiosities from the jazz canon act as a perfect vehicle for the twinkly mischief of this genuine grandee of British jazz and have delighted crowds at over 100 gigs at Ronnie Scott’s, The Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room, the 606 club in Chelsea and across the UK.

The Band

Art Themen - Saxophonist

Pete Whittaker - Organist

George Double - Drummer