Lakeside Jazz reopens on 15 February with the 2012 Spring Collection 15 February – The very best of British jazz The John Law Trio The first event in the 2012 calendar goes to the John Law Trio. No discordant modernism nor unmelodic writing, just great improvisation combined with wonderful integration. These three musicians are among the very best in British Jazz today and making their presence felt around the world. A perceptibly Monkish player of immense tenacity, character and freedom from cliché, Law is steeped in both classical music and jazz. He is captivating at low volumes and sure-footed on swing. In a shift toward accessible influences, the trio incorporates brilliant interpretations of well known standards, Law’s original beautiful romantic ballads and even includes rock-derived themes. With bassist Yuri Goloubev and thrilling drummer Asaf Sirkis he hops themes and time signatures without blinking. www.myspace.com/johnlawmusic John Law, piano; Yuri Goloubev, bass; Asaf Sirkis, drums Admission £10 22 February – Davis, Parker, Gillespie . . . Chris Ingham’s Rebop ‘Kinda Blue-ish’ A tight, swinging modern jazz ensemble, this band revels in the music of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. Rebop is a jazz repertory aggregation keeping alive the art of bebop and related music. They were formed originally as a quintet to examine the output of the modern jazz explosion of 1944 to1949. Now a six-piece band, they also feature a faithful homage to the Miles Davis Sextet of 1958-59. Rebop describe their sound as ‘Classic jazz of the 40s and 50s’, and recreate the innovative and exhilarating modern jazz that flowered in the mid 1940s in the hands of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis and other great jazzmen. Educational and great jazz – what more could you want? www.myspace.com/rebopjazz Chris Ingham, piano; Colin Watling, tenor sax; Kevin Flanagan, alto sax; Paul Higgs, trumpet; Andrew Brown, bass; Roger O’Dell, drums Admission £10 29 February – Let’s face the music and dance Martin Eaton’s Tribute to Nat King Cole Straddling the divide between pop and jazz, Nat ‘King’ Cole enjoyed unprecedented success. An excellent pianist with a velvety baritone voice, Cole kept the top ten filled with enduring songs. All it takes is a look at this brief list to recall instantly the sound of his voice: Straighten Up and Fly Right, Unforgettable, Too Young, Mona Lisa, I Love You For Sentimental Reasons. With his untimely death age 45, the world lost a major talent. In this special tribute, Martin Eaton, tenor sax and vocals plus a trio including Simon Brown on piano rekindle the King Cole magic. Martin Eaton, tenor sax and vocals; Simon Brown, piano; Jasper Smith, guitar; Ivars Galenieks, bass Admission £10 7 March – The Grappelli legacy Tim Kliphuis, jazz violin Tim Kliphuis’ style is totally his own, yet steeped in tradition: a unique sound with popular appeal. From Holland, Tim is a violinist who breathes new life into existing styles with his high-energy brand of classical, gypsy jazz, Celtic and world music. His improvised sound is unique and has popular appeal. Classically trained and widely regarded as the inheritor of the Stephane Grappelli crown, his crossover style has taken him to classical, jazz and folk venues across the world. He has made many visits to jazz clubs locally and in that time has built a wonderful rapport with his accompanying musicians which all bodes well for a memorable evening. www.timkliphuis.com Tim Kliphuis, violin; Simon Brown, piano; Phil Brooke, guitar; Mike Harris, bass Admission £10 14 March – All that Jazz: roots to renewal Sam Braysher / Jonathan Dodd a brief history of Jazz Jonathan Dodd and the quartet will talk and play us through a jazz history with tunes from the 20s to the present, in chronological order (but not always chronological in style), They cover early jazz, 30s mainstream, bebop, West coast cool, modern, the rise of Latin and fusion. No small task! Sam Braysher, alto sax; Jonathan Dodd, piano; Nick Moore, bass; Rob Masters, drums Admission £10 21 March – A big sound, new to Lakeside The IMU Big Band The Ipswich Musicians' Union Big Band was formed 30 years ago as a rehearsal band by local musicians wanting to play Big Band Jazz for their own pleasure. Their repertoire ranges from standards to more contemporary arrangements by Chick Corea, Sammy Nestico, Maynard Ferguson and Gordon Goodwin. Led by trumpeter David Bolton, the IMU has become one of East Anglia’s most exciting jazz big bands. Admission £10 28 March – Swinging with Hamp in mind Roger Beaujolais in Lionel Hampton territory Roger Beaujolais is a world class vibraphone player and one of our finest jazz musicians. He will be exploring the work and style of Lionel Hampton in a mix of self-penned tunes and jazz standards. Roger’s music is a true reflection of his many influences – a veritable kaleidoscope of jazz sounds from heartfelt blues to ethereal ballads. Roger has built a dazzling catalogue of session work, recordings and performances and is in demand in Europe and the UK. www.rogerbeaujolais.com Roger Beaujolais, vibraphone; Chris Ingham, piano; Bernie Hodgkins, bass; Roger O’Dell, drums Admission £10 We try to keep this list completely up-to-date. 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