JAZZ NORTH EAST NEWS

Just one forthcoming April gig to report on.

David Clarke

Thursday 29 April 8.00pm

The Zoe Rahman Trio

Zoe Rahman (piano), Oli Hayhurst (bass), Gene Caldarezzo (drums).

 For the second in our Gateshead Jazz Piano Series we are presenting one of the finest young pianists of recent years. Zoe Rahman first came to wide public prominence when, on the strength of her second album, Melting Pot, she was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize. Since then, though steeped in the jazz tradition, her work has also revealed more of her Bangladeshi roots.

 Zoe recently visited the Sage as a member of the Spatial AKA Orchestra, Jerry Dammers’ tribute to Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, and is also touring with Courtney Pine’s Transition in Tradition Band. Her last appearance for Jazz North East was with the Palestinian vocalist, Reem Kelani.

 It is though with her well established trio that her percussive yet flowing style is heard to best effect, supported and enhanced by the sympathetic playing of Oli Hayhurst and Gene Calderazzo.

 Please note that the pink Piano Series leaflet in circulation gives the wrong date for this concert – 22 April rather than the correct 29 April.

 Gateshead Old Town Hall, West Street, Gateshead NE8 1HE

 Tickets Tickets £10 @ £8 conc. available from : Reception at the Old Town Hall, office hours Monday to Friday; or by phone 0191 433 6965; or online at www.gateshead.gov.uk 

 Further information from : www.jazznortheast.co.uk.