Featuring dynamic large ensemble performance, thrilling big band collaborations and an unmissable tribute to legendary saxophonists, the RNCM’s upcoming jazz programme brings together award-winning instrumentalists, genre-blending composers and an array of the most exciting artists in contemporary jazz for an unforgettable summer of live music.
Two of London’s leading saxophonists, Tony Kofi and Denys Baptiste, come together once again to honour the enduring partnership of John Coltrane and Julian ‘Cannonball’ Adderley in an unmissable highlight of this year’s manchester jazz festival.
Backed by a stellar rhythm section, the quintet channels the spirit and energy of hard bop through fluid spontaneity and deep musical chemistry, led by Baptiste’s technical verve and broad-based improvisation alongside Kofi’s graceful yet incendiary style.
‘These two have a particular talent for capturing the magic of these two jazz legends. A treat for any Coltrane or Cannonball Adderley fans.’ – Nigel Williams, Jazz FM
On Thu 25 Jun, multi award-winning pianist and composer Zoe Rahman joins the RNCM Big Band for an evening shaped by her singular compositional voice, drawing on her unique blend of classical training and British-Bengali heritage to produce rich textures and vivid melodies.
Working closely with student musicians, Rahman leads a programme of original music and arrangements that brings an inventive and collaborative energy to the big band format, delivering a performance both technically assured and creatively expansive.
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- Words:
- Wolf McFarlane
- Published on:
- Wed 1 Apr 2020
Led by composer and alto saxophonist Cassie Kinoshi, seed. is an award-winning eleven-piece ensemble known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Blending African and Caribbean influences with R&B, urban grooves and rich ensemble writing, the group conjures a powerful, expansive and rhythm-driven sound comprising their new and recent material.
Taking over the RNCM for one night only as part of a limited tenth anniversary tour, Kinoshi’s ever-evolving arrangement offers a chance to catch one of the UK’s most forward-thinking large jazz groups at full force, showcasing the composer’s remarkable resume including Ivors Academy Award and a Hyundai Mercury Award nominations, alongside a captivating exploration of her orchestral work for concert halls, contemporary dance, film, visual art, and theatre.