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KEVIN FIGES’ WALLPAPER MUSIC

30 March 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

£15.00

Bristol-based saxophonist, flautist, composer and arranger KEVIN FIGES makes a long overdue return to SoundCellar with his latest project WALLPAPER MUSIC.

This gig will take place at The Grasshopper, 139 – 141 Bournemouth Rd, Poole BH14 9HT.

Ticket link below

Kevin Figes began studying saxophone with Elton Dean and later attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, studying with Tim Garland. He had a notable association performing and recording with Keith Tippett.

Since 2007 Figes has composed and produced many well-received recordings with his own jazz quartet.  Recent work includes ‘Changing Times’ (2020) by the Kevin Figes Quartet, which received a 4* review from Dave Gelly in The Guardian, and ‘Wallpaper Music’ (2021) (with the addition of Brigitte Beraha on vocals) which was described as ‘A kaleidoscopic blizzard’ by John Fordham in his 4* review for Jazzwise.

Other projects included 4 Sided Triangle (with Mike Outram), an Octet and the 15 piece big band ‘Resonation’. Figes has played at Ronnie Scott’s with Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley, Bobby Shew and Denny Ilett’s Electric Lady Big Band, of which he is a member. He has also performed on the Park stage at Glastonbury with the music of Barry Gray and major festivals with This Is The Kit.  His own quartet have performed nationally and broadcast live from Glastonbury Festival on Radio 3.

Forthcoming work includes compositions for piano, use of experimental methods and found sounds, writing of lyrics in song form and exploring a range of genres including contemporary classical, jazz, free improvisation, folk and rock.

Kevin Figes – saxes/flutes
Brigitte Beraha – voice
Jim Blomfield – keyboards
Ashley John Long – bass
Mark Whitlam – drums

Entry is £15 + booking fee in advance through the below link, or £18 on the door (cash or card).

All advance ticket buyers will receive an exclusive link to a video of the evening’s performance, available for one month

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Details

Date:
30 March 2023
Time:
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
£15.00
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/soundcellar-presents-kevin-figes-wallpaper-music-tickets-556197310127

Venue

SoundCellar at The Grasshopper
139 - 141 Bournemouth Rd
Poole, Dorset BH14 9HT United Kingdom
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AMAZING OFFERS

15% pre-show food discount at The Grasshopper. Our regular host The Grasshopper, is kindly offering a 15% discount on food from their restaurant prior to every SoundCellar gig! Just show your ticket for that evening’s performance (the ticket QR code on your phone, or a printout). A table must be booked here or tel: 01202 741463 and food orders placed at least 60 minutes prior to the start time of the gig (eg by 7pm for a 8pm start).

(2) For young people: (i) U18s – FREE entry when accompanied by an adult; (ii) Age 18 to 25 – entry £10 (with NUS / TOTEM card). Simply select the relevant ticket option when booking. The offers are available for over 90% of our gigs, but subject to seat availability, so for some gigs, it’s best to book early to avoid disappointment.

Parking is free at The Grasshopper but you must register your vehicle at the bar.

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