Sat 16 November
Get Involved Neil CharleS Jazz Workshop for young players
Southbank Centre/ Level 5 Function Room 11am
Bassist Neil Charles leads a workshop for young bassists looking to improve on their technique. A fantastic opportunity to pick up some tips from one of the UK’s best. For ages 11–16. Suitable for all bassists (electric and double). Bring your own instrument. Approximately 90 mins. Bookings essential via venue box office.
Advertisment (possibly Arts England) Chris Sharkey (left) and Arun Ghosh (right), pictured above, play Council at the EFG London of Jazz Festival on Sunday 24 November at the Southbank Centre. They are two of the participants in Take Five: Europe – an artist development scheme for creative jazz musicians produced by Serious and a range of partners in France, the Netherlands, Norway and Poland. (Image by Emile Holba). The Festival is the capital’s biggest pan-city music festival, with a truly international status for showcasing the best jazz talent over 10 special days in November. Widely acknowledged for delivering world-class artists and emerging stars, the Festival continues to take jazz to a massive audience, in one of UK’s landmark music events. Arts Council England is proud to have supported the Festival since it began in 1992. We have seen it go from strength to strength – bringing more top quality artists to even larger audiences across London. This year’s Festival is a special one as 21 years of the London Jazz Festival will be celebrated through a huge array of stellar performances, new commissions and a participation programme, which has a strong focus on engaging children and young people with Jazz, running alongside to ensure the greatest reach of the unique musical opportunities on offer. It can only reinforce London’s status as one of the most culturally vibrant cities in the world. Moira Sinclair Executive Director London and the South East Arts Council England www.artscouncil.org.uk
Jazz for Toddlers
Discover, Stratford 12.30pm
To prove you are never too young to enjoy jazz, join saxophonist Nathaniel Facey and drummer Moses Boyd at this workshop for 2-5 year olds and accompanying parents/carers. Expect lots of music and movement, plus some fun ideas to take away and try at home. For ages 2–5. Approximately 50 minutes. Bookings essential via venue box office.
Waffle Hearts. Family Friendly Reading and Music
Kings Place 2pm
Peter Ind Masterclass
Southbank Centre/ Level 5 Function Room 3pm
Award-winning Norwegian children’s writer Maria Parr celebrates the English publication by Walker Books of Waffle Hearts, the story of Trille and Lena, their friendships, families and adventures, told by Maria herself, with a visit by jazz trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer, and a waffle treat. Suitable for all ages from 6+. Approximately 30 minutes. Part of Scene Norway 2.
Join legendary bassist Peter Ind for an informal masterclass session about his bass technique and insight into a career which spans seven decades and includes stints with many of jazz’s true innovators including Lee Konitz and Lennie Tristano. Approximately 90 mins.
Brass Jaw with Gwyneth Herbert - Family Friendly Matinee
Southbank Centre/ Front Room 5pm FREE
Wigmore Hall 3pm
Brass Jaw brings its trademark energy, drive and humour to a familyfriendly matinee audience. This interactive concert unravels and explains how jazz is put together, using a mixture of jazz tradition and exciting new music. ‘Proving that jazz can be funky, intelligent and riotously entertaining’ (Jazz UK). For ages 5+. Approximately 60 minutes.
Way In To The Way Out: Part 1 An introduction to Jazz with Chris Sharkey and Andy Champion
Geordie double-act Chris Sharkey (guitar) and Andy Champion (bass) discuss and debate their own perspective on the history of jazz, combining lively chat with excerpts of recorded and live music. In this first instalment they explore the deep history of jazz from its earliest days to the evolution of be-bop in the 40s. Part 2 on Sun 17 November. Approximately 90 minutes.
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