JAZZ at the ELEPHANT
The Elephant Inn • 283 Ballards Lane • London • N12 8NR
020 8343 6110 • info@justeastofjazz.com
Sunday 1 October 2023
Doors open 6pm (if possible please arrive in good time to be in your seat by 7pm, and to avoid the rush on food & drink orders).
Performance times: 7–9.15pm
£17/£7
Students/unwaged: turn up on the night and pay what you can
1 October:
David Migden &
The Twisted Roots
“Sidestepping the customary blues-clichés, David Migden & The Twisted Roots – their name accurately reflecting the melting pot genre – perform unique material in a genre-busting crossover of blues, rock, jazz and American roots music. David’s range and tone is astonishing – he is regarded as one of the best male vocalists of contemporary Blues music.
David Migden was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, moving to the UK as a teenager. After playing and touring around Europe, initially in the Lee Sankey Group with Matt Schofield and Ian Siegal, he then teamed up with (the then) Dirty Words, releasing Second Hand Tattoo, their debut album, to an excellent response from critics and fans alike.
David Migden and his band, by now renamed Twisted Roots released their follow-up album Killing It in 2012, once again receiving lustrous reviews in the relevant media and radio play across the globe.
The band won the prestigious New Brunswick “Battle of the Blues” competition and appeared at the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival in Canada. They were nominated in the British Blues Awards for best original song (“Shel”), and twice in a row, 2013 and 2014, in the category of best singer. The band has also won both Best Band and Best Newcomer in the “Blues Matters“ writers’ poll.
The band’s reputation has been growing with radio play across the UK, Europe and the US. Their new album Lit Up Like a Fruit Machine has been receiving a rapturous response.
The members of The Twisted Roots have each individually played with a host of internationally renowned artists including Robert Plant, James Brown, and Corinne Bailey Rae, and have gained a reputation for playing exhilarating shows.
with David Migden: vox/trumpet/piano • Phil Scragg: bass • Paul May: drums/ percussion • Joe Gibson: guitar/vocals • Graham Mann: keys/ trombone/ percussion/ vocals
Sunday 15 October 2023
Doors open 6pm (if possible please arrive in good time to be in your seat by 7pm, and to avoid the rush on food & drink orders).
Performance times: 7–9.15pm
£17/£7
Students/unwaged: turn up on the night and pay what you can
15 October:
saxophonist
Josh Kemp
‘Outstanding’ Jazzwise
A jazz saxophonist with a gift for melody, Josh is known for his lyrical improvising style and attractive compositions. Whether its bluesy standards rooted in the tradition or original pieces in a contemporary style, expect high-energy swing with an enjoyable and relaxed groove, backed by a star band including pianist Gareth Williams.
A regular performer at Ronnie Scotts and Jazz Clubs and Festivals around the UK, Josh has released 5 CDs of original compositions to widespread acclaim, and completed several Art-Council funded national tours.
Recent projects, featuring the cream of Britain's jazz musicians, include a tour of the music from Coltrane's iconic recording A Love Supreme, The Jazz Prophets, and The Josh Kemp Standards Quartet. Other projects include composing for and playing with the E17 Large Ensemble, and frequent appearances at London's Savoy and Dorchester Hotels.
”A fierce talent…we are lucky that we can share in Josh Kemp’s gift” Jazzwise
“A mix of Stan Getzian breeziness and Coltrane’s imploring cry” The Guardian
“Wonderfully rich toned … a nuanced and original sound” Time Out
with Gareth Williams: piano • Dave Manington: bass • Rick Finlay: drums • Jeremy Shoham: sax
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ADDRESS
The Elephant Inn, 283 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8NR • UK