EJF Orchestra
The Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra returns, after is triumphant debut in 2009.
In 2010 it presents two concerts:
Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra: Swinging for Basie
Directed by Joe Temperley, With Brian Kellock, and special guest, Dennis Rowland
Wednesday 4th August, Queen's Hall, 8pm, £21.50, £16.50
An all-star cast recreate the joyous music of Count Basie Featuring arrangements by Quincy Jones, Neal Hefti and Buck Clayton, Joe Temperley plans a masterclass of swing, concentrating on the great music that swirled around the Basie Band in the late 50’s and ’s. He’ll bring special charts from the US to feature the Orchestra and will introduce the wonderful, Dennis Rowland, Basie’s 70’s vocalist and one of the most authoritative interpreters of the blues-soaked soulful swing versions of classic American tunes.
The Orchestra features Ryan Quigley, Colin Steele, Kevin Ferris (trumpet), John Allred, Rick Taylor, Phil O’Malley, David Gibson (trombone), Bobby Wellins, Michael Buckley, Loren Stillman, Colin Skinner, Jay Craig (saxophone), Howard Alden (guitar), Brian Kellock (piano), John Webber (bass).
Edinburgh Jazz Festival Orchestra: Directed by Colin Steele
Saturday 7th August, Queen's Hall, 8.30pm, £19.50, £16
Trumpeter and Composer, Colin Steele, is the Sibelius of the new Scotland. His music is a massive, joyous celebration of Scottish melody and rhythm, liberated and enhanced by the spirit, sophistication and technique of jazz. His recordings and concerts are warm, life affirming, and thrilling in their effect. He disarms the most hardened jazz fan with the power and beauty of the music, and speaks strongly to audiences who say they don’t like jazz. He’s written new music for the largest force he’s ever commanded. Those who love the Quintet and Stramash will find his Orchestra music even more bewitching. For the uninitiated, what a pleasure lies in store!
The Orchestra features Ryan Quigley, Colin Steele, Kevin Ferris (trumpet), John Allred, Rick Taylor, Lorna MacDonald, David Gibson (trombone), Phil Bancroft, Michael Buckley, Loren Stillman, Jay Craig (saxophone), Dave Milligan (piano), John Webber (bass) and Stuart Ritchie (drums). Arrangements: Euan Stevenson.
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The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival's irresistible programming collaborations are as challenging and creative, as ever - The Guardian
The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival is out to prove that, alongside all the other new-fangled genres, pure unadulterated jazz is alive and kicking - The List
As ever The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival features an excellent mix of singers, future stars, big bands and acts drawn from the thriving Scottish scene - The Telegraph
