About this Event
The W is Bruno Heinen’s new London-based contemporary jazz group. Like the four equal lines that make up the letter W, the four members of the group come together as one voice in performance. The band features Heidi Vogel (Cinematic Orchestra) on wordless vocals, Andrea Di Biase (Kenny Wheeler) on double bass, Gene Calderazzo (Pharaoh Sanders) on drums and Bruno Heinen on piano.
They are a band in the true sense of the word. They meet regularly, learning the music by heart and shaping Bruno’s compositions together. The compositions themselves have a story to tell; each one based on a single idea/concept and written with melody and groove at the forefront. Bruno, Andrea and Gene have been working together for many years. The addition of Heidi Vogel brings another layer of depth and lyricism to the music.
“I’ve been working with Heidi in her own groups for over 10 years. I’ve always wanted to include her in a project of my own. From the first time she sang with us, it just felt right. Her soul and range are extraordinary, especially without words. I can write as if I were composing for trombone, trumpet, or operatic soprano.” - Bruno Heinen
The W are fresh off their sell out UK tour and will be presenting material from their forthcoming debut album Rossie (Ubuntu Musi).
'Eclectic, eccentric, unobtrusively erudite’ The Guardian
‘Demonstrating that originality doesn’t have to be complicated’ **** Observer
Bruno Heinen PIANO
Bruno is a London-based contemporary improvising pianist, composer and educator. He is professor of jazz piano and composition at Trinity Laban and has released eight albums under his own name to date. Bruno has worked with artists such as Shabaka Hutchings, Eska, Denys Baptiste and Julian Arguelles amongst others. Bruno has performed in venues and festivals worldwide, and has recently collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle, for two recorded performances of Bernstein’s Wonderful Town at the Barbican Centre.
Heidi Vogel WORDLESS VOCALS
Heidi Vogel made her professional debut touring with Cirque du Soleil. She then joined The Cinematic Orchestra as lead vocalist and has toured with the group for over 5 years. By 2007, Vogel had toured extensively worldwide and ended the year with a sold-out concert at The Royal Albert Hall. Festival appearances include: The Big Chill UK, North Sea Jazz, Coachella, Gilles Peterson Worldwide and Blue Note Jazz Festival.
Andrea Di Biase BASS
Italian double bass player and composer Andrea Di Biase has worked with Dave Liebman, Julian Arguelles, Stan Sultzman, Antonio Zambrini and Norma Winstone. Together with pianist Liam Noble, Andrea played in the last trio of the legendary British trumpeter Kenny Wheeler. Festival appearances include: The London Jazz Festival and The Hague Jazz Festival. He is a prolific composer and his own group, Dugong, have toured extensively.
Gene Calderazzo DRUMS
Currently residing in the UK, New Yorker Gene Calderazzo has established himself as one of the busiest drummers on the international jazz scene. Notable collaborations include Pharoah Sanders, Steve Lacy, Steve Grossman, Eddie Henderson, The NDR, Bheki Mseleku, Sting, Radiohead, James Moody, Benny Golson, Wayne Krantz and Eddie Gomez.
www.brunoheinen.com
www.faroutrecordings.com/collections/heidi-vogel
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Polish Social and Cultural Association POSK, 238-246 King Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 15.00