Sunday, April 24, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
PEBBLE ART by THE DOCTOR
Forget the official art of the North Norfolk Coast. A talented man, The Doctor, has been touring the coast of the UK making incredible pebble sculptures as he goes. Here are some great works on the beach at Sheringham.
More info here
Friday, April 15, 2011
MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB - MAY GIG - JOHN MARTIN QUARTET
UP AND COMING MUSICIANS BRING A MODERN TAKE TO MILESTONES JAZZ CLUB
JOHN MARTIN QUARTET
This month’s concert at Milestones Jazz Club on Sunday 1 May features the first local appearance by a young saxophonist leading some of the UK’s finest up and coming jazz musicians - The John Martin Quartet.
London-based tenor saxophonist and composer John Martin performs original material and a smattering of standards from his quartet’s debut album, ‘Dawning’, released on the esteemed F-ire label.
Martin’s full, throaty sax tone works through uncluttered, atmospheric grooves to an intense and joyful conclusion.
His writing has strong melodic content inspired by Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau and Jan Garbarek with a folky European tinge, exploring dark harmonies, unusual time signatures and an embracing of modern jazz’s rich history.
His influences on saxophone include Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Joe Lovano and UK players like Bobby Wellins and Julian Arguelles.
"This is a lovely bunch of musicians and the last few gigs have made me very excited about the potential for the future", says John, "I’m very much looking forward to the concert at Milestones so we can push the musical boundaries and see what we can find together".
The band’s collective CV includes touring and recording in the UK and Europe with diverse artists like Tom Jones, Roger Waters, Dave Gilmour, Nick Cave, Lily Allen, Kenny Wheeler and Tim Garland.
John also played on the Mercury Prize nominated album by Guillemots’, ‘Through The Window Pane’.
The band’s full line-up features John Martin (tenor sax), Jonjo Grisdale (piano), Tim Fairhall (double bass) and Andy Ball (drums).
This concert is the only East Anglian date of a nationwide tour supported by Jazz Services.
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).
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"This is a lovely album (Dawning) with all the players sounding very comfortable with the music and John Martin and the rhythm section all play really well. This album should be heard and bought", Leading jazz trumpeter Kenny Wheeler
"This is an honest, cohesive and sophisticated release - a band to look out for in 2011", Leading jazz saxophonist Iain Ballamy
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Saturday, April 02, 2011
WHITE ELEPHANT BOX
Through the long past I am related to 'The Lord Edward Mather Gaylord.' Here he is. 'The Lord Edward' fought life long for his position and used all his charms to marry into a "worthy position." With that "position" he acquired a huge estate, which he guarded and gated, but died in the knowledge that he had bought a White Elephant.
My father's middle name was Mather, which comes down from 'The Lord Edward Mather Gaylord.' This, my friends, may explain why my middle name is 'The.' I am that white elephant. Or black sheep? Or...
Out of The Machine - Art & Poetry in Boxes by Rupert Mallin BIG launch in May.
SMOKING BOX
Neighbours called the twins The Grims, which was a little unfair. Robert shared his old shag with Robert but Robert would never, ever let Robert into his purpose built Smoking Den.
HOUSE BOX
Gatekeeper Hatherway Cauldron was to inherit a house! Unfortunately, he didn't realise this house would be bulging with pot pouri.
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