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Wed 19 November Michael Janisch |
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Michael Janisch, an American born freelance bassist now resident in London, has in recent years become a new global voice on the electric and acoustic basses. A relentless musician, he has been described as a “muscular, fluent player with an irresistible pulse and has virtuosic soloing technique” (JazzWise), and has become a first call musician in the UK, Europe and in his native United States. He has shared the stage with the likes of US heavyweights Joe Lovano, Clark Terry, Mark Turner, Shirley Horn, and Roy Hargrove, and UK greats Gary Husband, Jason Rebello, Soweto Kinch, Tim Garland, Tommy Smith, and Jean Toussaint.
He presents his TransAtlantic Collective which he has been leading for 4 years along with award-winning NYC altoist Patrick Cornelius. They will be joined by one of New York’s hottest new drumming sensations Paul Wiltgen, UK pianist John Escreet currently making a big name for himself in New York and virtuosic UK trumpet ace Quentin Collins.
The band recently enjoyed three sold out nights at the famous Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club and this 20-plus date UK tour includes a headlining performance for the London Jazz Festival at the Royal Festival Hall.
The TransAtlantic Collective will be presenting music that is a high energy eclectic mix of contemporary jazz mixed with reworkings of classis jazz standards. They will also be supporting the release of their debut album “Travelling Song,” which will be available on the night. This will be a special Anglo-American collaboration of the highest order not to be missed.
“Michael Janisch seizes his instrument with a blend of speed and energy as if he wants to be melody, harmony and rhythm all at once…” The Telegraph
“The TransAtlantic Collective has really established itself as an exciting working unit, forging genuine connections between London, Europe, and NYC….highly-charged contemporary jazz fuelled by their innate virtuosity, but never hindered by it.” JazzWise
www.thetransatlanticcollective.com
www.myspace.com/michaeljanisch
8:30pm. Admission: £12
Children with adult - FREE!
Venue: Goodfellowship Inn