THERE are a variety of shows ahead for Frome Jazz Club including the third and final event in their mini season of song titled ‘Catch Me As I Fall’.
“On Sunday 11th November, for the third and final event in Frome Jazz Club’s acclaimed Season of Song, they are delighted to present an up and coming vocal star based in Bristol.
“Svelte-voiced jazz singer, Ruth Royall, fuses old-school songwriting wisdom with a soulfulness inspired by the likes of Etta, Billie and Nina. Her smoky, intense voice brings the listener into a special place – a delicate space where they can hear the song itself.
“On Sunday 25th November, two locally-based jazz stars, Sam Crockatt with the John Law Trio, present the music of John Coltrane. Trane played a key role in moving jazz forwards during the 1950s and 1960s, pioneering the use of modes and later free jazz, but that’s not why he is still so important today. His playing reflected his intense, spiritual personality and brought a new depth to the expressive possibilities of jazz. For many people, Trane is the quintessential sax player, using his instrument to voice an urgent message that resonates now as powerfully as it ever did.
“On Sunday 9th December, trumpet player Gary Alesbrook likes to mix things up. He’s brought his warm and lyrical sound to shows and sessions for Kasabian, Noel Gallagher, Scissor Sisters, Rag N Bone Man, Raphael Saadiq, Kelis and Tom Jones, as well as the diverse jazz excursions that lie at the heart of his playing. For Frome Jazz Club, Gary and the Keith Harrison-Broninski Trio will be exploring some far corners of the jazz repertoire to bring you unexpected delights from the world of Nordic funk.
“On Sunday 30th December, back by popular demand, Frome Jazz Club celebrates that special time between Christmas and New Year with ancient wintry melodies re-arranged as jazz to bring out their timeless magic. We’ll be playing the music of great composers such as Dowland and Purcell alongside seasonal songs whose origins are lost in medieval twilight. Our guest for this special occasion is Knud Stuwe, composer, choirmaster, jazz musician, and modern renaissance man playing both classical guitar and oud – the ancestor of the lute.”
