Alexander Hawkins Posted January 6, 2009 Report Posted January 6, 2009 A quick mention of a few nice shows coming up this month. All in London, in case anyone's around!: January 15th, Vortex Jazz Club: Ntshuks Bonga's Qwati: Claude Deppa, trumpet Ntshuks Bonga, saxophones Alexander Hawkins, piano Oren Marshall, tuba Mark Sanders, drums A really exciting new project for 2009 - a modern take on the South African jazz experience. Includes tunes by Dudu Pukwana, Mankunku Ngozi, Chris McGregor, and more. Ntshuks is an incredible player: for fans of the SA stuff, I'd really recommend Abo Bhayi, by one of hs previous projects, Tokolosho. He's most recently been heard in Louis Moholo's current band. Also, first time I've played with either Claude or Oren, so should be a lot of fun! January 18th, Cafe Oto: Paul Dunmall, tenor saxophone Alexander Hawkins, piano Nick Stephens, double bass Tony Marsh, drums A duo/trio/quartet format: AH/TM, then PD/NS/TM, then the full works. January 22nd, back at The Vortex: Evan Parker Quartet Evan Parker, tenor saxophone Alexander Hawkins, piano Dominic Lash, double bass Tony Marsh, drums Would be great to see anyone there! Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Posted January 21, 2009 Up...Vortex with Mr Parker tomorrow night! Quote
Nate Dorward Posted January 21, 2009 Report Posted January 21, 2009 I'll be there in spirit ...... Quote
ep1str0phy Posted January 22, 2009 Report Posted January 22, 2009 Great your opportunities seem to be ballooning. Wish I could be there for some of the shows--I'm actually in the process of final stage of the Blue Notes paper. We'll all say that we knew you "when". Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted January 24, 2009 Author Report Posted January 24, 2009 Great your opportunities seem to be ballooning. Wish I could be there for some of the shows--I'm actually in the process of final stage of the Blue Notes paper. We'll all say that we knew you "when". That's too kind...it's just a privilege to get to play with those guys! Hope the paper's coming along? Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted January 24, 2009 Report Posted January 24, 2009 You must get up to Nottingham or Sheffield at some point, Alex. I'll come out to hear you. Both cities have pretty active jazz organisations who would welcome the people you play with. Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks Bev! Yeah, haven't been to Sheffield for a while, and I'm not sure I've ever played in Nottingham... I think I'm going to have to try to pin something down! p.s. glad the Arguelles/Formanek/Rainey gig was good - not able to catch the Vortex show (probably my nearest), but looks like an interesting band! Quote
Alexander Hawkins Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Posted September 20, 2009 Just for anyone in London on 30/9 - Qwati returns to the Vortex, with a slightly expanded line-up: Claude Deppa, trumpet Gail Brand, trombone Ntshuks Bonga, alto saxophone AH - piano Oren Marshall - tuba Mark Sanders - drums Please come out for some sounds from South Africa! Quote
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