January Program

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January 2012

2^nd Nottingham Organ Society presents

Richard Bower

Since his appointment in 1998 as a Yamaha-Kemble Music (UK) freelance demonstrator, his reputation has continued to spread to a nationwide audience, and he can now be seen working around the country on the latest Clavinova digital pianos, Tyros and PSR digital keyboards. He has also become actively involved with the development of new Yamaha instruments, including Clavinova CVP 200, 300 and 500 series, PSR1000/2000, PSR1500/3000, S710/910, and Tyros1, 2 & 4. Using this experience as a programmer and music consultant, Richard has produced new registration software for S900, Tyros2, 3 & 4, and PSR1500/3000, which is available through Yamaha Club. The Tyros2 Regi-Stick Classic and Regi-Stick+ were produced by James Sargeant and Richard Bower.

A new CD featuring Richard in relaxed mood with the Yamaha CVP Clavinova is now available.

7.30pm Tickets £6 [members £5] child £3.50

6^th Skin Records present

Snake Davis Band

Snake Davis is well established as one of the UK's leading Saxophonists. He is in demand from the biggest names on the British Popular music scene, as well as visiting artists from overseas. In recent years he has been extremely busy and in the public eye. As resident saxophonist on "Tonight With Jonathon Ross" he played with the likes of, James Brown, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and many more. He has been seen regularly on TV with the Eurythmics, M-People and B*Witched and presented a Saxophone "Masterclass" programme for ITV. He played all featured Saxophone and Flute parts - on record and tour - for Lisa Stansfield and M-People.

Start 7.30 Tickets £15 student £10

January 13-15 and 18-21, 2012 (including Saturday matinees):

Bonington Players present

Jack and the Beanstalk

After a few years' break the Bonos are back with what they do best - pantomime. Expect our usual mix of slapstick, songs and silliness.

Tickets £7

26^th Jazz Steps presents

Chris Biscoe's "Profiles" Quartet

Chris Biscoe - alto sax, alto clarinet
Tony Kofi - alto and tenor sax
Larry Bartley - bass
Stu Butterfield - drums

Exploring the legacy of Eric Dolphy and Charles Mingus.

BBC double-award winner Tony Kofi joins Chris Biscoe in an exploration of the musical legacies of the extraordinary bassist, composer and bandleader Charles Mingus, and of reeds virtuoso Eric Dolphy. Featuring arrangements specially developed for this quartet, the repertoire includes music written by Eric Dolphy and pieces by Oliver Nelson, Fats Waller and Monk which he also recorded. The first record by the band, Gone in the Air was released on Trio Records in June 2008, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of Eric Dolphy's birth.

"They turned in one blistering solo after another within ensemble passages of impeccable cohesion, the hallmark of the highest quality chamber-jazz." - Ivor Widdison, Jazz UK, Scene and Heard

Tickets £12 / £10 (concs.) / £5 (students) / kids go free

Start 8.00pm