Art Newell’s Arts Barge Jazz Festival!

Arthur Newell returns with London jazz scene friends in tow to deliver an exciting programme of Jazz on the barge. With Alex Hitchcock presented by Ouroborus as Friday night headline. Can’t wait!!

Friday 19th
(All events PWYW unless stated)

12pm – 2pm: Acoustic Jazz Sessions

Enjoy a variety of different jazz ensembles, from solo performances, through duos and trios, all acoustic. Weather permitting the performances will take place either on the barge or (hopefully) outside next to the river.

2pm – 5pm: Open Rehearsals

Can’t make it to the evening gigs? No problem! Come along to the barge to preview some of the bands as the barge becomes an open rehearsal space for all the acts performing during the jazz festival.

8pm – 11pm: Alex Hitchcock Quintet

With support from Jamie Beardmore Quartet

A powerhouse quintet from London that combines a compelling, adventurous ear for melody with virtuosic improvising. The band's increasingly burgeoning reputation on the international jazz stage was confirmed by first place at the Conad Jazz Contest at the 2018 Umbria Jazz Festival. £7 adv. £10 OTD.

Saturday 20th
(All events PWYW unless stated)

12pm – 2pm: Acoustic Jazz Sessions.

Enjoy a variety of different jazz ensembles, from solo performances, through duos and trios, all acoustic. Weather permitting the performances will take place either on the barge or (hopefully) outside next to the river.

2pm – 4pm: Open Jazz Workshop

A community jazz workshop led by the Arts Barge House Band. Open to all, at any level you are likely to learn something from this! Focusing on the fundamental elements of improvisation, as well as group playing, and groove. £10pp

5pm – 6pm: Soden Brothers Band

Come along to enjoy a performance by trombonist Tom and sousaphone/accordion player Adam Soden with their band. Playing a selection of old standards and contemporary jazz repertoire.

6pm – 7pm: Arthur Newell’s Organism

A collaboration between three like-minded musicians from London. Led by Arts Barge homegrown Arthur Newell, the band explores the musical capabilities of the humble organ trio. Influenced by the music of John Schofield, Larry Young, and Larry Goldings, Organism aims to mix together funk, soul, and jazz into their very own concoction. With Christian Prior on Organ and Benedict Wood on Guitar.

7pm – 8pm: North/South Band

A coming together of many of the musicians who have performed during the festival. With special guest – Arts Barges very own Christian Topman on bass!

8pm – 9pm: Arts Barge Rendez Manouche

Led by Christian Topman, the Arts Barge Randez Manouche is a coming together of old friends. The ensemble was formed in the early years of the Arts Barge collective and will see the return of many familiar faces from all over the country to celebrate the opening of the barge. Bound to be a really special night – not one to miss!

9pm – 11pm: Gyspy Jazz Jam

A gypsy jazz jam to take us to the end of the jazz festival. Come along for jazz in its rawest, raunchiest, most rambunctious form! Of course, bring your plucking things, scrapey things, and squeaky things to join in!