Sea Change
Presented by: Blow The Fuse| 0 | LONDON: St Matthias Hall (info) |
|---|---|
| P | Friday 11th April, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 7:30pm Start time: 8:30pm |
| . | 16 and over |
| C | Music - Jazz/latin |
Event information
SeaChange
Jazz, latin grooves and a sparkling performance from these four renowned musicians. Swing, bossa nova, Afro Cuban grooves and a sense of fun.
Deirdre Cartwright guitar
Diane McLoughlin saxophone
Alison Rayner bass
Jessica Palin congas / percussion
"Full fathom five thy father lies, Of his bones are coral made, Those are pearls that were his eyes, Nothing of him that doth fade, But doth suffer a sea change, into something rich and strange.
Song sung by Ariel from The Tempest William Shakespeare
Deirdre Cartwright is a London based guitarist and composer who first became well known in the 1980s for presenting the BBC TV’s ground breaking series 'Rockschool' and for playing in the Afro Latin Jazz group 'The Guest Stars' along with Alison Rayner. They recorded three albums and toured in 17 countries.
‘If there is a more complete guitarist in contemporary music than Deirdre Cartwright – I’d like to know who it is’ The Observer
Bassist and composer Alison Rayner, leads the multi award-winning quintet ARQ who are widely celebrated from several years of extensive UK and European touring – and critically acclaimed for four albums. ARQ won the best ensemble in the 2018 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Alison won the 2019 Ivor Novello Composer Award for best small group composition
‘Playing bass with a big, beautiful bass sound that comes from the heart… characterized by individuality, spirit and a sense of freedom.’ Val Wilmer, author, As Serious as Your Life
Diane McLoughlin is a highly regarded saxophonist, composer and arranger. Giant Steppes, her 17-piece jazz orchestra, performed to critical acclaim throughout Britain, including a BBC Radio 3 interview and live concert broadcast. She leads the chamber jazz group The Casimir Connection who have just released two critically acclaimed albums..
‘Attractively punchy and highly emotive, McLoughlin’s soaring alto solo vibrates with echoes of the late Cannonball Adderley‘ The Guardian
Jessica Palin has played congas and percussion with dancers and theatre companies as well as Latin, African, Jazz and Rock bands.
She has toured worldwide with artists including Steve Winwood, Shriekback and Circus theatre company Ra Ra Zoo.
'a skilful vibrant percussionist with sparkling invention and creativity' Sydney Morning Herald
