Saturday, October 31, 2009
AUTUMN - OLD CATTON PARK, NORWICH
The Amphitheatre, Old Catton Park, Norwich, which is a source of inspiration for my present art work.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Peterborough Cathedral
On Tuesday I undertook a workshop for the Learning Revolution in the splendid surrounds of Peterborough Cathedral. Sorry, these pics were on my mobile phone so not too sharp...
The Poetry Machine
The engagement allowed me to develop 'The Poetry Machine' which participants contributed to.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
LIVE ON THE EAST COAST? PAY A VISIT...
If you've travelled here then do please visit East Coast Net . Not only does this Site purvey news of culture and art in Great Yarmouth borough and beyond, but will soon host a major interactive community project. And, if you live in Great Yarmouth, work in the borough or are otherwise connected with this East Coast locality in the UK you can sign up for free and post to the Site.
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB NOVEMBER GIG
RED SHADOW QUARTET AT MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB
This month’s concert at Milestones Jazz Club on Sunday 1 November kicks-off the clubs 14th year of great music with one of the most original and thoughtful bands to emerge from the local scene in recent years - Red Shadow Quartet.
Pianist Peter Hayes and bassist Dave Pullin formed Red Shadow Quartet in 2003 to combine the jagged influence of Thelonious Monk, sophisticated harmonies of Herbie Hancock with contemplative grooves and vigorous improvisation.
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The result is fresh, accessible jazz for anyone who appreciates ear-catching melodies and interesting forms.Although rooted in the jazz tradition the bands individual members bring a wealth of experience from 40 years of also playing pop, rock, blues, Latin, African and big band music.The band has regularly performed at concert halls, theatres and venues throughout East Anglia but this is their first concert at Milestones Jazz Club.
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This concert will feature original songs from their new CD, ‘Turning Point’ along with a number of specially arranged standards.
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The band’s full line-up features Trevor Rowland (tenor/soprano sax), Peter Hayes (piano), Dave Pullin (double bass) and Rob Masters (drums).Listen to the music of Red Shadow Quartet at http://www.myspace.com/redshadowquartet or visit the club website at http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk/
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All ‘Milestones’ gigs are held on the first Sunday of every month and take place at Hotel Hatfield, Esplanade, Lowestoft with the doors opening at 8pm.Admission - £7 / £6 (concession).NB Milestones Jazz Club takes place in a basement room that requires the use of stairs. If you have a disability please contact milestonesjazz@hotmail.co.uk or (01502) 568684 for more info and help in entering the building.If you need to reply to this message or any others from 'Milestones' then please contact milestonesjazz@hotmail.co.uk
This month’s concert at Milestones Jazz Club on Sunday 1 November kicks-off the clubs 14th year of great music with one of the most original and thoughtful bands to emerge from the local scene in recent years - Red Shadow Quartet.
Pianist Peter Hayes and bassist Dave Pullin formed Red Shadow Quartet in 2003 to combine the jagged influence of Thelonious Monk, sophisticated harmonies of Herbie Hancock with contemplative grooves and vigorous improvisation.
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The result is fresh, accessible jazz for anyone who appreciates ear-catching melodies and interesting forms.Although rooted in the jazz tradition the bands individual members bring a wealth of experience from 40 years of also playing pop, rock, blues, Latin, African and big band music.The band has regularly performed at concert halls, theatres and venues throughout East Anglia but this is their first concert at Milestones Jazz Club.
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This concert will feature original songs from their new CD, ‘Turning Point’ along with a number of specially arranged standards.
***
The band’s full line-up features Trevor Rowland (tenor/soprano sax), Peter Hayes (piano), Dave Pullin (double bass) and Rob Masters (drums).Listen to the music of Red Shadow Quartet at http://www.myspace.com/redshadowquartet or visit the club website at http://www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk/
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All ‘Milestones’ gigs are held on the first Sunday of every month and take place at Hotel Hatfield, Esplanade, Lowestoft with the doors opening at 8pm.Admission - £7 / £6 (concession).NB Milestones Jazz Club takes place in a basement room that requires the use of stairs. If you have a disability please contact milestonesjazz@hotmail.co.uk or (01502) 568684 for more info and help in entering the building.If you need to reply to this message or any others from 'Milestones' then please contact milestonesjazz@hotmail.co.uk
Saturday, October 24, 2009
NEW PROJECT...
I've been absent from my blog for several weeks but I'm back with a new project: to create over 100 artworks in a month for an event at The Art Factory, Norwich, from Friday December 4 to Sunday December 6.
The hundred works will include: paintings, prints (mono and serial), drawings, photography, constructions and text-based work.
The box above is yet untitled. It is comprised of found objects. More to follow shortly.
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