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The Carlton Club Jazz Club has quickly become a staple, among others, in the Manchester Jazz scene, offering a free Sunday evening showcasing some of the best Jazz artists from the city and sometimes further afield.Mike Hall is a jazz saxophonist and educator based in Manchester. He began his musical career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra which led to work with the late composer/pianist Michael Garrick with whom he toured Malaysia and made several CD recordings and Radio 3 broadcasts.
Mike plays with the Echoes of Ellington Orchestra (including performances at Ronnie Scott’s Club), with Andy Scott’s Sax Assault, and with his own jazz quartet. He regularly freelances with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Hallé Orchestras with guest conductors such as John Wilson. Other personal projects include his double quartet (string quartet plus jazz quartet) Quadratus.
Mike has taught at the RNCM since 1994. He is Co-ordinator of Jazz Studies and directs the RNCM Big Band.
Richard Wetherall has been working as a pianist for 25 years in which time he has played with jazz musicians Richard Iles, Bobby Wellins and Mark Nightingale. He has toured worldwide with Casablanca Steps and Dominic Halpin and the Honey B’s including supporting Tony Bennett and his quartet in Halifax, Canada. He has taught in various institutions including LIPA, Manchester University and Chetham’s Piano Summer School.
Free entry with donations taken toward the band.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Rowan Lodge, 113 Carlton Road, M16 8BE Manchester, United Kingdom, 115 Carlton Road, Manchester, M16 8BE, United Kingdom,Manchester, United Kingdom
