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"Much Ado" is something a bit different. It's a show aimed at people who don't necessarily like jazz! (as well as those who do!)After years on the road Chris Gumbley and Al Gurr have lost track of the number of concert-goers had complained that so much jazz is aloof, self-indulgent and lacking in any real melodic content: jazz which is sometimes sarcastically referred to as 'Meet-me-at-the-end-Jazz'.
As a result, the duo revisit some much-loved (mostly) jazz classics and present them with a lot of energy so that the audience not only feel more involved, but also gain an insight into how jazz musicians work on stage. If you add to that a large dose of dry humour you'll hopefully start to get a feel for what the performance is all about.
Chris Gumbley's eclectic musical outlook and adaptability in his playing has led to high profile work in the past with The Temptations & Four Tops (U.K. Tours ’03 & ’05), Saxtet, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, English Chamber Orchestra, Pasadena Roof Orchestra and the Berkley Salon Ensemble, as well as theatre work and inumerable jazz gigs. Chris has a particular interest in jazz education, with colleges and schools in UK and abroad often calling on his services in this field.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Cathedral Hotel, 62 Beacon Street, Lichfield, WS13 7AR, United Kingdom,Lichfield
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