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Tuesday 19 January 2016

Jazz Double Bill at Bocabar - Friday 5th Feb


The monthly jazz sessions at the Bocabar in Glastonbury has established itself as the place to be for great food and live jazz. This month we have a double bill featuring the cool music of Blue Note Records and the sound of swinging guitars.

The Sound of Blue Note is a quintet hailing from Wiltshire who have been making their presence felt in the jazz scene all over the country. Their impressive live shows and authentic style has gained them many accolades from the jazz establishment. 
‘The Sound Of Blue Note takes its lead from the greatest jazz recordings on the iconic jazz label. However, this is no slavish copy. The band perform gems from a treasure trove of originals from the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan and others but retains an identity, impressively, of its own. Slick ensemble passages alternate with inspired solos to bring this exceptional material very much to life! This may be a celebration of a golden musical age but in a modern and very relevant context.' -Alan Barnes 



'I'm always pleased to get a call to play with the Sound of Blue Note. The guys play with energy & commitment & the audiences always seem to love the music!' - Mark Nightingale

We are also featuring the Madelin Veale trio as the support act on the night. Richard Madelin and Terry Veale are two of the best exponents of jazz guitar in the Sound West taking their influence from the legendary Wes Montgomery and Jim Hall. Playing numbers from the Great American Songbook, expect strong melodies, rich harmonies and plenty of swing.

To book in advance please call 01458 440558 or email bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com Entry is £5 per person or £12 per person to book a table with Mezze platter.

Monday 4 January 2016

Jazz Vibes at Bocabar - Friday 8th January 2016

The popular Jazz Sessions at Bocabar Glastonbury return on Friday 8th January with a swinging evening of music.  This month we welcome the amazing vibraphone player Martin Pyne who will be performing a mix of jazz standards and his own jazz compositions with the Bocabar ‘house’ trio of Adrian Smith on double bass, Trevor Davis on drums and Hywel Davis on piano. Expect an evening of passionate and engaging improvisation from this London based vibraphone player.
Martin Pyne is a composer and improviser whose music draws on a wide range of influences - jazz, free improv, Americana, electronica and classical. His music has been featured on BBC 6 Music "The Freak Zone", and on BBC Radio 3 Late Junction and on Resonance FM. 




Tickets - available in advance and on door. (Doors open 7.30pm) 
£5 (music only); £12 (table reservation - Mezze platter & music). Booking advisable.
Bocabar - The Red Brick Building, Glastonbury BA6 9FT                      
email Bocabarglastonbury@btconnect.com
Telephone: 01458 440558