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This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

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Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Saturday, April 17, 2010

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.

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