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Late-Night Light Night
Fri 12 Sep Town Hall
In a thrilling evening of sound and light, Town Hall throws open the doors for an exclusive event showcasing some of the freshest musical talent from around the West Midlands. The party gets underway inside the iconic landmark with beats from Manga (Shaanti, Funkshaan), live hip hop and jazz with Soweto Kinch plus performances courtesy of Summary and The Sub Ensemble. Expect a mix of beats, bass, brass and amazing vocals for a funky ArtsFest Friday. Outside Town Hall, spectacular illuminations and visuals will present the iconic building in a whole new light as part of Light Night Birmingham, a project featuring innovative architectural lighting of city centre landmarks. Free entry and a dazzling late-night audiovisual experience offers an opportunity to see the restored venue as never before. Admission FREE Presented in association with Birmingham Jazz. Soweto Kinch is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
*Soweto Kinch* *Manga* *Summary* *The Sub Ensemble*
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Nigel Kennedy Quintet- A Very Nice Tour
Sun 21 Sep Symphony Hall
For over 25 years, Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos and is, without doubt, one of the most important violinists Britain has produced. His virtuostic technique, unique talent and mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to the classical, contemporary and jazz repertoire. On the _Very Nice Tour_, Kennedy performs with his jazz group, the Nigel Kennedy Quintet. The band met in Nigel's adopted city of Krakow in Poland and is made up of some of Europe's finest exponents of jazz, from the ever-inventive rhythm section of drummer *Pawel Dobrowolski* and bassist *Adam Kowaleski* to the fluent soloing of pianist *Poitr Wylezol* and the muscular tenor sax of *Tomasz Grzegorski*. £24.50, £28
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resonance presents The Heritage Orchestra
Fri 3 Oct Town Hall
The May launch of resonance events was a fresh and funky affair, as London beat maniacs The Herbaliser kicked off a regular night of groundbreaking hip hop, jazz, broken beat and leftfield electronica at Town Hall Birmingham. This time around, expect the spectacular with a packed programme featuring jaw dropping 45 piece ensemble The Heritage Orchestra playing the music of Amon Tobin, album launch for the very brilliant singer and musician Lizzy Parks, giveaways plus a whole host of Birmingham based DJ and MC talent, presented by DJ Cro. Special guests to be announced very soon! Standing £15 "www.myspace.com/resonanceevents":http://www.myspace.com/resonanceevents Presented in association with Birmingham Jazz.
The Heritage Orchestra play the music of Amon Tobin Lizzy Parks album launch DJ Cro and special guest DJs and MCs
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BBC Big Band with Ian Shaw In association with BBC Radio 2
Fri 17 Oct Town Hall
Britain’s finest Big Band returns for a second season at Town Hall. This concert, to be recorded for BBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special, features an evening of jazz and swing classics, plus special guest vocalist Ian Shaw. Winner of Best Vocalist at the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards, Ian is a regular performer with the BBC Big Band and will feature jazz standards and songs from his recent albums, Drawn To All Things-The Songs of Joni Mitchell and the self-penned Lifejacket. “He has few rivals” Sunday Times “The best jazz vocalist we have” Time Out “One of the contemporary scene’s class acts” The Guardian “A razor-sharp performer with faultless time and unrivalled passion” WBGO Jazz88FM New York In association with BBC Radio 2. Concert to be recorded forBBC Radio 2’s Big Band Special. BBC Big Band is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
*Jiggs Whigham* Conductor *Ian Shaw* Vocals
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KOOP with special guests BBC Big Band In association with BBC Radio 2
CancelledFri 14 Nov Town Hall
This concert has been cancelled, please note that the BBC Big Band will now be performing with Jack Bruce on November 14. For more details "click here":http://www.thsh.co.uk/view/jack-bruce-meets-the-bbc-big-band
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Jack Bruce meets the BBC Big Band In association with BBC Radio 2
Fri 14 Nov Town Hall
A Town Hall and UK exclusive featuring legendary singer, bassist and composer Jack Bruce in concert with the BBC Big Band. This new collaboration features music from Jack’s solo career along with classics from the super group Cream; including Smiles & Grins, The Consul at Sunset, Spoonful, Deserted Cities of the Heart and Sunshine of Your Love.
*Jorg Achim Keller* Conductor and arranger
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Herbie Hancock
Thu 20 Nov Symphony Hall
Herbie Hancock will always be one of the most revered and controversial figures in jazz. He has cut a zigzagging forward path, shuttling between almost every development in electronic and acoustic jazz and R&B over the last third of the 20th century. Today, his curiosity, versatility, and capacity for growth show no signs of fading. Herbie recently collected two Grammys including Album of the Year. It was the first time that a jazz artist has won a Grammy for best album.
Terence Blanchard - trumpet James Genus - bass Lionel Loueke - guitar Gregoire Maret - harmonica Kendrick Scott - drums
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Nelson Riddle Orchestra Direct from the USA!
Tue 25 Nov Symphony Hall
The music of Nelson Riddle is legendary. His music set the mood for a generation and helped to make the careers of artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald ‘cool’. He also arranged the soundtracks of many Hollywood movies and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning twice. His son Christopher Riddle now conducts and leads the orchestra in the same tradition and style set by his father, using all the original charts and arrangements to give you the most wonderful evening of music. Also featured in the show are the vocal talents of Bryan Anthony, who like Francis Albert, hails from New Jersey and on his first visit to the UK is going to thrill the audiences just like he’s done stateside.
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A Swinging Christmas featuring the BBC Big Band with special guest Matthew Ford. In association with BBC Radio 2
Fri 12 Dec Town Hall
Seasonal and swinging classics from the BBC Big Band with acclaimed vocalist Matthew Ford. Join the celebration as they perform favourites including _Midnight Sleighride_, _The Christmas Song_, _Let it Snow_, _Winter Wonderland_ and _Santa Claus is Coming to Town_.
Conductor *Jiggs Whigham*
