Anna Brooks - Decoding the Blues

Schedule

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm

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Location

East Dean & Friston Village Hall | Eastbourne, EN

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On 3rd / 4th October 2026 AB Workshops welcome Anna Brooks, who will be running a two day workshop; Decoding the Blues.
Anna Brooks is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, musical director, music arranger, and recording artist, who has established herself as one of the leading female musicians in the UK’s jazz, funk, and pop scenes. As well as being a successful solo artist, she is a member of Jools Holland’s ‘Rhythm And Blues Orchestra’, (alto saxophone / vocals) and a former member the Brooklyn Funk Essentials (tenor saxophone / vocals).
With Jools’ 24-piece Rhythm And Blues Orchestra, Anna tours regularly and appears annually on BBC 2’s Hootenanny show (highlights include performing solos with Gregory Porter and Ruby Turner). With the band she has recorded 3 albums, including one with Sir Rod Stewart. With Jools’ four-piece band, Anna has toured Europe on tenor / soprano saxes and vocals alongside special guest KT Tunstall. With the Brooklyn Funk Essentials Anna toured worldwide, recording live shows for television and two studio albums – ‘Funk Ain’t Ova’ and ’Stay Good’. Anna has also featured in a solo spot on the BBC DJ and TV presenter Sarah Cox‘s ‘Just Can’t Get Enough ‘80s’ live show.
MORE INFORMATION SOON, but we will be focusing on phrasing, timing, tone, and making the blues accessible!
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