Welcome to Greensand Jazz. Bringing the best in live jazz to Bedfordshire.
"There are few events where it is possible to have such a rapport with the performers"
Established in May 2013, Greensand Jazz promotes live jazz in and around Bucks and Beds, featuring some of the UK's leading musicians, many with international profiles.
Artists who've appeared at Greensand Jazz events include Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Omar, Perico Sambeat, Peter King, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Tony Kofi, Clark Tracey, Tina May and many more…
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"There are few events where it is possible to have such a rapport with the performers"
Established in May 2013, Greensand Jazz promotes live jazz in and around Bucks and Beds, featuring some of the UK's leading musicians, many with international profiles.
Artists who've appeared at Greensand Jazz events include Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Omar, Perico Sambeat, Peter King, Bobby Wellins, Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Tony Kofi, Clark Tracey, Tina May and many more…
Please sign up to our mailing list for regular updates:
Coming up: Jazz Gigs Online
During June Greensand Jazz be presenting an exclusive three-part online gig series, in association with Bournemouth Modern Jazz Club and Studio Jazz @ The Lighthouse Centre for The Arts, Poole.
The aim is to enable audiences to experience a live 'gig' and provide musicians with a performance platform during lockdown.
During the session leading jazz musicians will present a 40 minute live set, for a ticketed audience, and talk about their music, influences and inspiration with host and fellow musician, Arnie Somogyi.
After the gig there will be an open Q and A session where audience members will have the chance to ask the artist questions.
This is a great opportunity for you to participate in a quality online event - and show your support for musicians and the performing arts.
The aim is to enable audiences to experience a live 'gig' and provide musicians with a performance platform during lockdown.
During the session leading jazz musicians will present a 40 minute live set, for a ticketed audience, and talk about their music, influences and inspiration with host and fellow musician, Arnie Somogyi.
After the gig there will be an open Q and A session where audience members will have the chance to ask the artist questions.
This is a great opportunity for you to participate in a quality online event - and show your support for musicians and the performing arts.
How It Works:
All events are hosted on the Zoom Conferencing App, which is free to download at zoom.us
Once you have purchased a ticket you will be sent confirmation along with a link, which will allow you online access to the gig. For the best experience it's recommended that you listen either on headphones, through a Bluetooth extension speaker or plug your device directly into a stereo system.
All events are hosted on the Zoom Conferencing App, which is free to download at zoom.us
Once you have purchased a ticket you will be sent confirmation along with a link, which will allow you online access to the gig. For the best experience it's recommended that you listen either on headphones, through a Bluetooth extension speaker or plug your device directly into a stereo system.
Tim Lapthorn - solo piano
Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
Award-winning pianist Tim Lapthorn has recorded four albums and toured internationally under his own name, including concerts at Copenhagen’s famous JazzHouse, Budapest Jazz Club and of course London’s Ronnie Scott’s. As a sideman he has worked and performed with some of the world’s very best including Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Eddie Henderson and Ron Carter. He also teaches and has conducted masterclasses at Cambridge University. His lyrical, quirky and harmonically adventurous style has won him much critical acclaim.
As well as being a naturally-gifted improviser, Tim has a degree in French and Philosophy and is well-known amongst fellow musicians as a deep-thinker, bon viveur and gourmand.
Q and A: Find out why Branford Marsalis found Tim 'disgusting' (for all the wrong reasons) and why he was asked to leave the stage at Ronnie Scott's by Lady Gaga.
“Lapthorn’s beautiful debut album is a marvellous first statement **** ”
Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD
“Lapthorn blends witty invention with deep swing and unerring reassuring balance. ****”
Mojo
"A beautifully executed disc ****”
Jazzwise
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 3rd June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
Award-winning pianist Tim Lapthorn has recorded four albums and toured internationally under his own name, including concerts at Copenhagen’s famous JazzHouse, Budapest Jazz Club and of course London’s Ronnie Scott’s. As a sideman he has worked and performed with some of the world’s very best including Branford Marsalis, Chris Potter, Eddie Henderson and Ron Carter. He also teaches and has conducted masterclasses at Cambridge University. His lyrical, quirky and harmonically adventurous style has won him much critical acclaim.
As well as being a naturally-gifted improviser, Tim has a degree in French and Philosophy and is well-known amongst fellow musicians as a deep-thinker, bon viveur and gourmand.
Q and A: Find out why Branford Marsalis found Tim 'disgusting' (for all the wrong reasons) and why he was asked to leave the stage at Ronnie Scott's by Lady Gaga.
“Lapthorn’s beautiful debut album is a marvellous first statement **** ”
Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD
“Lapthorn blends witty invention with deep swing and unerring reassuring balance. ****”
Mojo
"A beautifully executed disc ****”
Jazzwise
More info and video clips HERE
Nigel Price - solo guitar
Wednesday 10th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 10th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
More info and video clips HERE
Alan Barnes and Arnie Somogyi - a gig in Arnie's garden
Wednesday 17th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
More info and video clips HERE
Wednesday 17th June, 7.30pm. (Online access from 7.15pm)
£7.50
More info and video clips HERE
