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March 2021
Jazz Society presents: Ant Law – Jazz Guitarist
Following our very successful and enjoyable masterclass last term with Jason Huxtable, we are delighted to be hosting the prominent jazz guitarist Ant Law, from 2-4pm on Wednesday 3rd March. Ant will be taking us through some stunning compositions from his latest album ‘The Sleeper Wakes’, leaving enough time for an open Q and A. Ant is leader of the Ant Law Quintet, who are at the forefront of the contemporary jazz scene in London, and whose albums almost exclusively…
Find out more »May 2021
JazzSoc hosts: Tom Ollendorf Trio
Professional jazz guitarist Tom Ollendorf is touring to celebrate the release of his debut record, 'A Song For You'. Join us for our first live gig in over a year, as we hear the trio perform some smooth, harmonious tunes, with Conor Chaplin on bass and Marc Michel on drums.
Find out more »November 2021
JazzSoc Sessions: Snarky Puppy MK2
Jazzsoc presents the music of Snarky Puppy with an all star lineup, not to be missed!
Find out more »December 2021
Tom Ollendorff Gig
Jazz Society are delighted to welcome guitarist Tom Ollendorff , who has been fast building a reputation as an outstanding improviser and imaginative composer. His album A Song For You is an elegantly accomplished mix of gracefully grooving songlike themes, warmly conversational improvising, baroque-like unaccompanied etudes, and headlong fast-bop swing. Come and hear him play at Cafédral on 1st December at 20:00!
Find out more »February 2022
John Williamson Trio Gig
JazzSoc is delighted to welcome the John J. Williamson trio to perform for us!
Find out more »After Hours #1 – An Evening of Standards
JazzSoc's first of many in our After Hours gig series! Come and see some of JazzSocs finest musicians play some great music in Cafedral.
Find out more »Bossa Nova After Hours
JazzSoc’s second After Hours of the term is an exciting recital of music from the fantastic Brazilian genre of Bossa Nova. An outstanding genre within Jazz, Bossa Nova is a Latin American samba tradition that has also been a spark of inspiration for jazz musicians like Dexter Gordon and Cannonball Adderley. Featuring compositions and arrangements by Antônio Carlos Jobim, João Gilberto, Dizzy Gillespie, and many more, highlighting the authentic Bossa Nova sound as well as its collaboration with American Jazz. Come to Cafédral to see some of JazzSoc’s great musicians perform a showcase of these fantastic Brazilian tunes!
Find out more »March 2022
Gareth Lockrane Big Band Masterclass
Come and join Durham University Jazz Orchestra and Durham University Big Band in a masterclass with the incredible Gareth Lockrane! An award-winning jazz flautist, big band leader, and educator, Gareth Lockrane is one of the biggest names in jazz in the UK and we are delighted to welcome him to Durham. You don’t have to be part of the big bands to attend, this event is open to anyone for viewing!
Find out more »JazzSoc Workshop #2 – Improvisation
It's time for the second workshop of the year! This time we'll be focusing on improvisation for melodic instruments. We'll be looking at some basic approaches to improvisation, covering some simple music theory fundamentals and how it can help our playing. Bring your instrument and get ready to level up your improvisation!
Find out more »JazzSoc Live at the Ballroom!
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for – JazzSoc: Live at the Ballroom! This year our charity ball will be raising money for the eating disorder charity BEAT. With music from Cuths Big Band, Durham University Jazz Orchestra, and Durham University Big Band. We also have the wonderful Swing Dance Society who will be performing and teaching you some of their stellar moves! Durham Poker Society will also be in attendance with tables and teachers for you to try your hand and improve your poker skills. It’s not one to be missed!
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