Arun Ghosh Sextet featuring Zoe Rahman A South Asian Suite (Sage Gateshead, Friday Nov. 1)

Three years since his stunning début at Gateshead International Jazz Festival, Arun Ghosh brings his trademark IndoJazz sound back to the Sage Gateshead, featuring the MOBO Award winning pianist, Zoe Rahman.

The British-Asian clarinettist and composer has become a leading light on both the national and international jazz scene, captivating audiences and critics with his passionate and dynamic performance style, eloquent musical expression and a healthy dose of rock 'n' roll spirit.

On Friday (Nov. 1), the Arun Ghosh Sextet will be performing Ghosh's IndoJazz chamber work, the recently recorded A South Asian Suite. This mesmeric and enchanting six movement suite is inspired by the music, landscape and peoples of Nepal, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, as seen from the viewpoint of a British-Asian from a Northern town.

Pieces from Ghosh's acclaimed albums Northern Namaste and Primal Odyssey, plus euphoric live favourites comprise the second half.

Presented with Sage Gateshead, GemArts and Jazz North East

 “…uproarious and irresistible.” (Daily Telegraph)

“Life-affirming music that transcends cultural barriers.”  (Manchester Evening News)

“An upfront mix of South Asian melodies and western street-grooves, driven by a powerful Indo-western rhythm section.” (The Guardian)

Date, Time & Venue / Box Office

Date:                     Friday 1 November 2013

Time:                    8pm

Venue:                 Sage Gateshead, Hall 2, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2JR

Tickets:                £12  (concessions available)

                                Family Ticket available for £33 (Max 4 people to include at least 1 child).

Box Office:         0191 433 4661  / www.sagegateshead.com

GemArts:

GemArts is a dynamic arts development organisation - we profile and programme new and exciting culturally diverse arts, by creating and developing high quality concerts, events, festivals, workshops and commissions with regional, national and international artists across all art forms.  Throughout the year we deliver outstanding culturally diverse arts based projects with schools and community groups across all age ranges, to provide an educational and enjoyable learning experience and to promote a greater understanding of people and their respective cultures. 

 Our Vision: We believe the arts enrich the lives of individuals and communities through celebrating our cultural diversity – Raising aspirations,    building stronger communities and breaking down barriers.

 Our Mission: To increase equality of opportunity for everyone to engage with   culturally diverse arts - as artists, participants and audiences.

• Links to Music

 Lal Qil'ah (The Red Fort) - from the album Primal Odyssey

https://soundcloud.com/arunghosh/04-lal-qilah-the-red-fort

Aurora  - from the album Northern Namaste

http://soundcloud.com/arunghosh/aurora

Intifada - recorded live at the London Jazz Festival (2011)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nibyFvr2sdE

Caliban's Revenge - recorded live at Rich Mix, Shoreditch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9bjclJqhi0