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:
Jump Monk
The Music of Thelonius Monk and Charles Mingus
Thursday 17th October, 7.15pm (doors)
St. Mary The Virgin
St. Mary's Square
Aylesbury HP20 2JJ
Tickets £16 from Aylesbury Music shop & St. Mary's Cafe
Led by leading UK bassist Arnie Somogyi, Jump Monk pays tribute to two of the greatest composers in jazz: Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk.
Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's most in-demand bass players and has played on over 60 albums, including five with his own projects as a leader. A much sought after musician, composer and bandleader, he has recorded, performed and toured with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, including the legendary Mingus Big Band at Ronnie Scott's
His 'Jump Monk' project is dedicated to performing the music of two of the greatest jazz composers and musicians, pianist Thelonious Monk and bass player Charles Mingus. Named after Mingus's musical tribute to Monk, 'Jump Monk', the Quintet captures the freedom of interpretation and drive that characterises the music of two of the most important and colourful figures in jazz.
This stellar line-up includes some of the leading figures in British jazz today.
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Alan Barnes - saxophone
Jeremy Price - trombone
Mark Edwards - piano
Matt Holmes - drums
...Jump Monk, is led from the back by Arnie Somogyi, a bassist who doesn't mark time but makes it sing, urging his fellows on in the most vital way on an array of Monk's tunes [with extra Mingus]… music of real consequence. Haitian Fight Song had it! - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise.
Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK's most in-demand bass players and has played on over 60 albums, including five with his own projects as a leader. A much sought after musician, composer and bandleader, he has recorded, performed and toured with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians, including the legendary Mingus Big Band at Ronnie Scott's
His 'Jump Monk' project is dedicated to performing the music of two of the greatest jazz composers and musicians, pianist Thelonious Monk and bass player Charles Mingus. Named after Mingus's musical tribute to Monk, 'Jump Monk', the Quintet captures the freedom of interpretation and drive that characterises the music of two of the most important and colourful figures in jazz.
This stellar line-up includes some of the leading figures in British jazz today.
Arnie Somogyi - bass
Alan Barnes - saxophone
Jeremy Price - trombone
Mark Edwards - piano
Matt Holmes - drums
...Jump Monk, is led from the back by Arnie Somogyi, a bassist who doesn't mark time but makes it sing, urging his fellows on in the most vital way on an array of Monk's tunes [with extra Mingus]… music of real consequence. Haitian Fight Song had it! - Peter Vacher, Jazzwise.
