The London Jazz Orchestra is 35 years
old, star trumpeter Henry Lowther is 85, and they will be
celebrating in concert with the launch of Primetime, a double LP of
Henry’s music on his 85th birthday, Saturday 11 July, at 7:30pm in the
beautiful acoustic of the American International Church, London.
Primetime is released on Analogue/October
Records, best known for
bringing important recordings from the past back into print. Every now and
then, however, a project comes along that sits outside their usual remit; this
project has been driven by a shared desire to celebrate and preserve the work
of a living jazz legend. A limited run of 300 numbered and signed copies will
be available.
Henry Lowther is a treasure - and
one of the most loved and respected musicians in British jazz. Since emerging
in the 1960s with the John Dankworth Orchestra and a host of jazz and pop
artists, to his current band, Still Waters, and his 30-year stint with
the LJO, his beautiful sound and
fiery solos have thrilled generations of listeners.
Everybody wants Henry in their bands. You can read more here.
Directed by Scott Stroman, "the LJO is at the
quality-plus-commitment end of the spectrum." Resident at London's Vortex
Club since 1991, the band of outstanding soloists plays music written by its
members, who have included Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Norma Winstone, Tim
Garland, Nikki Iles, Pete Saberton and a host of others. Today's band is just
as vital:
Henry Lowther, Mike Lovatt, Miguel
Gorodi, Andre Cannier (trumpets); Martin Gladdish, Ollie Martin, James
Wade-Sired, Richard Henry (trombones); Matt Sulzmann, Martin Hathaway, Tori
Freestone, Pete Hurt, Mick Foster (reeds); Liam Noble, Alcyona Mick
(piano); Nick Costley-White (guitar); Calum Gourlay (bass); Paul Clarvis (drums);
Scott Stroman (director).
Details:
Saturday 11 July
7.30 PM.
American
International Church 79 Tottenham Court Road
W1T 4TD.
Plus bar and
refreshments.
Tickets £20, or £45
including signed and numbered double LP.
Available
from Eventbrite and on the
door.
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