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Summer Magic - Simon Allen (saxes)
A formidable young Jazz artist, Simon's style and humour creates great jazz - perfect for a magical summer's evening at Norden Farm.
With the renowned rhythm section, The Pendulum Trio; Alex Hutton (piano), Ollie Hayhurst (bass) and Mark Fletcher (drums).
WHY? ‘He knows how to produce a luminous, floating tone on alto sax, has an impressive technique’ The Independent
Studio
£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
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The Guido Spannocchi Trio
Guido Spannocchi is a Vienna born London based saxophonist currently about to release his third album. His previous albums Ahead Only in 2017 and Terms & Conditions in 2018 have gained him international press reviews and radio airplay.
Together with his trio, Guido has toured through Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France and the UK and has had a major tour in Brazil. He also hosts several regular nights in renowned Jazz clubs in London.
Collected during childhood, as well as various tours, the repertoire and compositions focus on eastern European lullabies combined with Brazilian and world rhythms in a unique harmonic structure. These come to life particularly through the interplay of the band members. Consisting of alto saxophone, double bass and drums - this ensemble is as fragile as it is transparent and never ceases to take the listener on a journey through uncharted territory.
WHY? ‘An exciting deep jazz album creating a real buzz’ Paul Bradshaw, Worldwide FM
‘Wonderfully real jazz’ Christian Bakonyi, Austrian National Radio OE1
‘A modern day Ornette Coleman’ Tony Kofi
‘The perfect antidote’ Tamsin Snow
Studio
£14 (£12 conc)
Horns of Plenty - Martin Shaw (trumpet/flugel)
One of the UK's Jazz heroes, Martin is a featured soloist with the BBC Big Band.
Teamed with ‘a young Jazz giant’ Will Gibson (saxes) and the superb rhythm section headed by Clark Tracey (drums) with Alex Hutton (piano) and Ollie Hayhurst (bass).
WHY? A stunning musician at the top of his game
Studio
£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
St John’s Chamber Orchestra Summer Concert
Wouter Valvekens (piano)
Katie Mazur (violin)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Rossini Overture The Thieving Magpie
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor
Dvorak Romance for violin, Op.11
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 (Italian)
The summer orchestral concert features one of the most popular of all piano concertos, played by a leading young Belgian pianist, and Mendelssohn’s most radiant symphony.
WHY? Featuring a witty Rossini overture and a touching rarity by Dvorak
Courtyard Theatre
£18 (£16.50 conc) (£5 under 18s)
Jazz on a Summer's Day - Alan Barnes (saxes)
Presented by Jazz at the Farm.
Alan is a much sought-after Jazz artist both internationally and in the UK. This is a most pleasurable and welcome return to Maidenhead of this multi-reedist supremo.
Supported by the astounding Pendulum Rhythm Section Alex Hutton (piano), Ollie Hayhurst (bass) and Clark Tracey (drums).
WHY? ‘A brilliant multi-instrumentalist who’s at home with the jazz repertoire of 30s and 40s swing, and the subsequent “modern” jazz style of bebop’ The Guardian
Studio
£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Summer Recital Series: 1
St John’s Chamber Players
Mozart Flute Quartet in A, K..298
Brahms Clarinet Sonata No.2 in E flat
Bruch 3 Pieces for clarinet, viola and piano
Schubert Piano Trio in B flat, D.898
Schubert’s majestic Piano Trio ends the opening recital, which also includes one of Brahms’ eloquent clarinet sonatas and some rarely heard pieces by Max Bruch.
WHY? The first concert in our summer recital series, featuring the music of Schubert, alongside other leading Viennese composers
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£14.50 conc)
Under 18s free with an adult ticket (Ts&Cs apply)
Swinging Hot Jazz - Art Themen (saxes)
Undoubtedly one of the UK and Europe's best known jazz artists whose musicianship, style and humour creates great jazz.
He fronted the Stan Tracey quartet for 20 years and has toured the world. Art heads his rhythm section of choice Alex Hutton (piano) and Andy Cleyndert (bass).
WHY? ‘One of the most adventurous and edgy saxophonists’ London Jazz News
Studio
£15 (£13 conc) (£5 under 16s)
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Spring
Wed 9 Jan – 13 Feb, 27 Feb – 27 Mar and 3 Apr – 8 May (exc 6 and 10 Apr)
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Thur 10 Jan – 14 Feb, 28 Feb – 28 Mar and 4 Apr – 9 May (exc 7 and 11 Apr)
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Summer
Wed 15 May – 12 Jun, 19 Jun – 17 Jul and 24 Jul – 21 Aug
8.15pm – 9.15pm
£40 per 5 week course
Thur 16 May – 13 Jun, 20 Jun – 18 Jul and 25 Jul – 22 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 27 Mar
- 28 Mar
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Acoustic Guitar - Absolute Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the beginning. These are fun and informative lessons from a guitarist with over 20 years’ experience.
Spring
Wed 9 Jan – 13 Feb, 27 Feb – 27 Mar and 3 Apr – 8 May (exc 6 and 10 Apr)
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Summer
Wed 15 May – 12 Jun, 19 Jun – 17 Jul and 24 Jul – 21 Aug
7pm – 8pm
£40 per 5 week course
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 27 Mar
- 3 Apr from £40
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