J AZZ F EST I VAL
“One of the greatest things about jazz is that it appeals to everyone of all ages”
Camilla George and the Harry Bolt Quartet headline Cambridge Modern Jazz on 14 and 21 November at CUC Wine Bar, while the Julia Hülsmann Quartet mark the 50th anniversary of ECM Records with a performance at Gonville & Caius College. Highly acclaimed pianist Gwilym Simcock plays St Catharine’s College on 15 November, Richard Spaven makes a return to the festival with his trio at the Cambridge Junction on the 14th, while Bristol newcomers Ishmael Ensemble play Storey’s Field Centre on 23 November. There are also films, workshops and talks about the roots of jazz, live painting, jams, fringe events and much, much more. Many of the venues have multiple events
Nominees for this year’s Mercury Prize, Seed Ensemble – a ten-piece led by alto saxophonist and composer Cassie Kinoshi – play Storey’s Field Centre on 17 November, and earlier the same evening Routes in Jazz, featuring pianist Trevor Watkis and trumpeter Byron Wallen, play the music of Dizzy Reece at the same venue. Stapleford Granary hosts Liane Carroll, Claire Martin, Christian Muthspiel and Steve Swallow, Dave Gordon and John Law Duo, and the Leon Greening Trio throughout the festival. A celebration of Nat King Cole’s 100th birthday features Cambridge University Jazz Orchestra and special guest Mads Mathias at West Road Concert Hall on 22 November. Expect classics such as When I Fall In Love , Unforgettable , Route 66 and Nature Boy .
on most days of the festival. cambridgejazzfestival.info
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