New Jazz 2004 :: Free Music in Queen Square, Bristol

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Sunday 1st August 2004 - Harbour Festival Taster Day

		12 – 1pm Joe Finch Preview to follow. 1 – 2pm Robado (Cascades) Preview to follow. 1.30 – 2.30pm The Blessing Preview to follow. 3 – 4pm Seckou Keita Preview to follow. 4.30 – 5.30pm Denys Baptiste Preview to follow.

Friday 20th August 2003

		12.30 – 2pm The Katie Elliott Quintet Strong ensemble playing and moments of unexpected quirkiness combine with feel good grooves to make the Katie Elliott Quintet popular with jazz enthusiasts and unenthusiasts alike. 5.30 – 7pm LoopForce This trio uses live sampling techniques to create unique psychedelic loopisms of a completely improvised nature thereby engaging directly with the audience and the setting, to make music of a detailed and intense beauty. Music of the moment. 7.30– 9pm CCQ One of Bristol’s finest live acts, plays a unique brand of drum ‘n’ bass influenced live breakbeat. Formed by Craig Crofton and Neil Smith, who by their own right are highly respected jazz players in the south west. All Day Soultrain Soultrain DJ's will be playing jazz, soul-jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, latin and afro between the live sets. Featuring guests Gordon Montgomery & Dr Jazz.

Sunday 22nd August 2003

		1 – 2pm King Cotton Compelling and ambitious 19 strong Community based jazz musical project with music written in a New Jazz style describing the history of cotton making in Barton Hill Bristol. This is a stunning line up of musicians from the East Bristol Jazz Club and the piece describes a little known but very important story of Bristol’s working class history with implications for understanding the way Bristol is today. 2.30 – 3.30pm Andy Hague One of the most popular bands on the Bristol scene. Highly respected trumpeter Andy Hague’s Quintet features an impressive line up to play Andy’s catchy original compositions. Among many credits the band jammed with Wynton Marsalis and his band. 4 – 5pm Instrumentalists Saxist James Morton’s progressive groove ensemble play Maceo Parker style funk with a soul edge. Urban funk, very exciting and thoroughly up to date. 5.30 – 6.30pm Mankala Mankala is an Afro-Caribbean fusion band that plays rhythmic and energetic original music, bringing together musicians from diverse places in the world such as Martinique, Zambia, Tenerife (Canary Islands) and of course England, where Mankala was first formed early in 2003, in Bristol, UK. 7 – 8pm Soukous Koumbele Koko Kanyinda is an outstanding drummer and vocalist from Congo. He plays djembe and congas and is the last surviving conga player from the first generation of Congolese music. In Soukous Koumbele Koko has assembled a group of superb African musicians to play Soukous, the sunshine music of Africa. All Day Soultrain Soultrain DJ's will be playing jazz, soul-jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, latin and afro between the live sets. Featuring guests Gordon Montgomery & Dr Jazz.

Friday 27th August 2004

		12.30 – 2pm Kevin Figes Quartet A group of accomplished musicians led by Kevin Figes through a set of mainly original compositions. Kevin’s playing has attracted the adjectives warm, melodic, muscular and adventurous. His compositions carefully manage the resources of melody harmony and rhythm to produce something elegant and intelligent. 5.30 – 7pm The Mivart Collective Nine musicians who bring individual expertise from many corners of the musical world, fusing jazz harmony with rhythmic traditions from around the globe to create an exciting groove-based contemporary sound. 7.30 – 9pm Jim Blomfield's Septimbre This seven piece comprises of some of the south west’s finest musician and play Jim’s contemporary and dynamic compositions. The result is an exciting blend of jazz styles and exhilarating modern soloing. All Day Soultrain Soultrain DJ's will be playing jazz, soul-jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, latin and afro between the live sets. Featuring guests Gordon Montgomery & Dr Jazz.

Friday 3rd September 2004

		12.30 – 2pm Trio Modu A bass-free contemporary jazz trio influenced by the concept of the Paul Motian Trio and the music of Thelonious Monk, Trio Modu have developed a sound and harmonic language that is rich, varied and unmistakably their own. 5.30 – 7pm Organelles Organelles are a "rock" group in the richest sense of that hugely diverse term. As with all great rock bands, they bring many musical strands, including the byways of jazz, into their soundworld. Begun in 1997, Organelles have earned an increasingly widespread reputation for for being a powerful, affecting and deceptively delicate team of sympathetic music makers. Arranged around the extraordinary, intuitive songwriting of singer/guitarist Paul Bradley – and illuminated by the sublimely unforced trumpet-/flugelhorn-work of Pete Judge – Organelles are a partial inheritance of the spirit of legendary, Anglo-Irish pop visionaries "me" (also based in Bristol and cited by Radiohead, among others, as a key influence). Paul and brother Mark were core menbers of that band, and its humanity and autonomy survives in this "notoriously uncategorisable" quartet. 7.05 – 7.40pm Queen Speech The Bristol poetry scene is considered one of the liveliest in the country with links to many other cities nationally and across the globe. Here is your an opportunity to see and hear some of the best of Bristol's performance poetry scene. Expect bite-sized slices of verbal dexterity from experienced slammers, and words worth witnessing from some of tomorrows top ranking performance poets. Hosted by David Johnson. Peter Hunter: performance poet, artist, playwright and UK Allcomers Slam Champion 2002/3, with surreal and witty tales of troublesome cats, a misspent youth and flights of sheer fantasy. Poetic Pilgrimage: a young female duo from Bristol, Thoutraine and She-Ra, bringing poetry in a rap/hip-hop style between the jazz. A powerful and entertaining take on love, sex and vibration. Mark Madden: Belfast’s performance poetry mover and shaker, Mark represented his city in The City of Culture Slam in Bristol in 2002 and is returning by invitation to bring us more of his home-grown wit and wisdom. 7.45 – 9pm Spiro Spiro are an acoustic group with a powerful sound whose intricate and unusual instrumentals are based on the bold tunes of Northern English Tradition. All Day Soultrain Soultrain DJ's will be playing jazz, soul-jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, latin and afro between the live sets. Featuring guests Gordon Montgomery & Dr Jazz.
Saturday 4th September 2004

		New Acoustic Day Programmed by Chris Pierssene. 1.00 – 1.35pm Eirlys Rhiannon A mixture of folk, pop and rant, her performances involve a playful roam through the forests and motorways of emotional intensity, armed with a powerful voice, impressive vocal range and songs with political punch. Eirlys is joined by multi-talented musician Rowan Armes, in a new collaboration, making a festival debut. 1.50 – 2.25pm Mog & John “Fragile paper flowers of song caught on a gentle breeze and sent floating through your open window” – Decode Magazine. Delicate and delightful self-penned songs and ballads performed to the accompaniment of acoustic guitars, and featuring two of Bristol’s great untold talents. See their website for more details. 2.30 – 3.15pm Mr Jonah Flatfoot The sound of surreality. Accompanying himself on guitar, and who knows, perhaps an appearance of his bass clarinet (!), our hero brings songs with a sideways glance at life, and a wry look at the history of performance. A one man variety show, and our compere for the day. See his website for more details. 3.45– 4.25pm Inu Breathtaking flute, cello, violin, guitar and voice interpreting some great songs from Britain and Ireland, and melodies old and new, from near and far. Featuring local session movers and shakers, and musicianship of an extremely high standard. 4.25 – 4.55pm Queen Speech The Bristol poetry scene is considered one of the liveliest in the country with links to many other cities nationally and across the globe. Here is your an opportunity to see and hear some of the best of Bristol's performance poetry scene. Expect bite-sized slices of verbal dexterity from experienced slammers, and words worth witnessing from some of tomorrows top ranking performance poets. Hosted by Pete Hunter. David Johnson: performance poet, singer/songwriter, playwright and current Oxford All-stars Slam Champion. David can warn you about the dangers of hoovering semi-naked, what treasures he finds in his sponge bag and gives advice on what to do if your sea-slug gets aggressive. + 1 other (TBC). 4.55 – 5.35pm Malarchy Led by violin diva Nell Farrally, the Malarchy quintet tear through the musical traditions of Europe as if it were the last night on Earth, presenting a rip-roaring mixture of Klezmer, Romani, roots and jazz. “The history of rhythm and harmony, topped off with measures of jazz and moonlight” – North Devon Festivals. www.malarchy.co.uk 5.35 – 6.05pm Queen Speech Harry Carver: Young, up-and-coming comedy slam poet from Bath, withtales from behind the mask of Darth Vader and a sleepless listeners view of noisy neighbours ‘at it’. Jude Simpson: Current UK All-comers Slam Champion fresh from her second one-woman show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Ex-PA to David Blunkett, Jude’s poetry is about the preoccupations that plague womenkind – love, life, men and the celebration of the perfect convenience food! Hilarious and accessible! 6.05 – 6.45pm The Gaulois Brothers Storming acoustic jazz, heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt’s Hot Club de France of the 1930s, and featuring familiar faces from local sessions. Hot swing guitars, soaring clarinet, and double bass. Gypsy Jazz performed with vintage style and suss. 6.45 – 7.15pm Queen Speech Marc Marcel: Top ranking US performance poet and member of the 2004 Pensicola Slam team dropping in to Bristol on his tour of Europe. Marc uses his pen as a sword and it’s a sharp one! Prepare yourself for hard-hitting performance and uplifting personal odysseys. 7.15 – 8pm Green Angels Unusual instrumentation featuring English Border bagpipes, Greek and Irish bouzoukis, and accordion, provide the solid ground on which this contemporary roots quartet tread, as they explore new territory with their fresh compositions, and jazzy takes on traditional material. Expert in Breton and French dance styles, they never fail to delight, and, who knows, may lead the audience in some steps. All Day Soultrain Soultrain DJ's will be playing jazz, soul-jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, latin and afro between the live sets. Featuring guests Gordon Montgomery & Dr Jazz.

Sunday 5th September 2004

		1 – 2pm Ruth Hammond The Ruth Hammond band play originals penned by Ruth herself. A mix of loose-limbed funk, soulful melodies, jazz sensibilities and fresh, honest lyrics make this band a must see. 2.30 – 3.30pm Limbo Limbo is the result of six busy musicians sharing a floor of a run-down building in Bristol looking at each other one day and saying "why don't we play together and do something really good and different". Well, something like that. The idea that evolved was to draw on our musical experiences and influences to create a special sound through improvisation and to put ourselves on the spot to make music spontaneously. 4 – 5pm Hassan Erraji & Arabesque Hassan Erraji is a master-musician, a prolific composer and singer song-writer. He was born in Tazart, a village near Marrakesh, Southern Morrocco. Although his main stage instrument is the oud (fretless lute), Hassan also plays hand-drums (Darbouka and Bandir), the qanun (harpzither), the nay (end-blown bamboo flute) and violin, amongst other instruments. 5.30 – 6.30pm The Big Fish The Big Fish are a nine piece band playing original afro latin jazz pop. The band record for Japanese independent label Angel’s Egg and have so far released two albums and two singles, the second one selling out in a week. The third album ‘Ready To Eat’ is due to be released shortly. 7.00 – 8.30pm Ibile Adesose Wallace has performed, recorded and toured with well-known artistes from a wide spectrum of art-forms. He has performed with musicians such as Hugh Masakala and Miriam Makeba, Gasper Lawal and Bukky Leo (Afro Jazz), Steel Pulse and Fashek Majek (Reggae), Afro-Celt and Rhino Drum (New Age/World Music), Miatta Fanbulleh, Francis Fuster and Dada Krama. Adesose's favourite West African styles are Highlife, Afrobeat, Kpalaongo, Kokoma, Apala, Juju and Fuji. All Day Soultrain Soultrain DJ's will be playing jazz, soul-jazz, jazz funk, jazz fusion, latin and afro between the live sets. Featuring guests Gordon Montgomery & Dr Jazz.

Sunday 1st Aug
Harbour Fest
Taster Day

12:00		Joe Finch
1:30		The Blessing
4:00		Seckou Keita
5:30		Denys Baptiste

Friday 20th Aug

12:30		Katie Elliot
5:30		LoopForce
7:30		CCQ

Sunday 22nd Aug

1:00		King Cotton
2:30		Andy Hague
4:00		James Morton's Instrumentalists
5:30		Mankala
7:00		Soukous Kumbele

Friday 27th Aug

12:30		Kevin Figes Quartet
5:30		Mivart Collective
7:45		Jim Blomfield 's Septimbre

Friday 3rd Sept

12:30		Trio Modu
5:30		The Organelles
7:30		Spiro

Saturday 4th Sept

1:00		Eirlys Rhiannon
1:50		Mog & John
2:40		Jonah Flatfoot
3:45		Inu
4:55		Malarchy
6:05		Gaulois Brothers
7:15		Green Angels

Sunday 5th Sept

1:00		Ruth Hammond
2:30		Limbo
4:00		Hassan Erraji
5:30		The Big Fish
7:00		Ibile

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A fantastic range of excellent value catering will be available at all of the Jazz in the Square events. With free entertainment, a sociable vibe and a beautiful, leafy location, Queen Square is the only place to spend your lunchhours as well as being well worth a visit to wind down after work before going home.

We welcomed back the Mud Dock summer blend of hot tasty modern BBQ, salads, fresh juices, smoothies and bar.

The famous Mud Dock bicycle barbeque will be on hand to provide great value plates of the finest outdoor cooking around.

Bristol's Poetry

The Bristol poetry scene is considered one of the liveliest in the country with links to many other cities nationally and across the globe. Sample some of the best performance poetry between bands on the first weekend in September's New Jazz events.

Friday 3rd Sept
Poetry Host: David Johnson
Confirmed poets:
Poetic Pilgrimage, a Bristol based female hip-hop/rap duo
Peter Hunter, UK Allcomers Poetry Slam Champion 2002
Mark Hunter, City of Culture Slammer

Saturday 4th Sept
Poetry Host: Peter Hunter
Confirmed poets:
David Johnson: Oxford Allstars Poetry Slam Champion 2004
Jude Simpson: UK Allcomers Poetry Slam Champion 2003
Harry Carver, comedy slam from Bath
Marc Marcel, Top US performance poet on European Tour.

Poetry still suffers from peoples memories of having to pick apart dry incomprehensible verse at school, but the intention of the Queen Speech line up is to show that poetry is much more alive and kicking than that.

If you enjoy what you hear at Queen Speech, or are inspired to take up pen and scribble yourself, there are many opportunities for budding poets to air their work and see what others are up to through weekly open mic and monthly showcase events. There is also Bristol Poetry Festival in the second week of October every year which features nationally renowned poets strutting their stuff. For information on these events keep an eye on local press or visit Poetrycan.

The poetry for Queen Speech this year has been organised by Paralalia. Email us or visit the Paralalia website for further details.

Soultrain DJ's have been hanging tight for more than 3 decades with origins stretching back to the early 70's when jazz funk was breaking out in the underground clubs for the first time (when everybody else was into Abba or heavy rock ).Soultrain DJ's were at the cutting edge of the early Bristol club scene, importing new releases from the States , we even had our own weekly charts .Recently featured by Cris Warren in the Bristol Evening Post and interviewed on on BBC Radio 2's Way Out West, a four part series on the history of the Bristol music scene & BBC Digital Radio 6 Soultrain DJ's were an early influence on the ''Bristol Sound'' .

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Soultrain will be playing between acts on New Jazz Saturdays and Sundays in Queen Square.

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