Friday LIVE Jazz: Fugue and Groove
Schedule
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Blue Piano | Birmingham, EN
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Friday 25th April◆Jazz at The Blue Piano: Fuge and Groove◆
**NEW**NEW**NEW**NEW**
Serving a delicious platter of jazz and classical fusion...
Fuge and Groove debut at The Blue Piano!
Jazz Lovers you are in for a musical treat #savethedate...Feast your ears....This is one not to be missed!
Line up:
Rich Hughes~piano
Steve Street~drums
Simon Smith~bass
**Please note the following**
• Music from 7.00pm...ish
• Free admission.
• The hat 🎩 will be passed around to tip the musicians.
• Please be advised seating is not guaranteed.
• Bar/restaurant open from 5pm.
• Diners please email to reserve your table:
[email protected]
www.thebluepiano.co.uk
Bio👇🏾
As one of the most versatile and in-demand rhythm sections in the country, this jazz trio brings an unmatched energy and expertise to every performance.
Individually F&G have worked with an impressive roster of renowned artists and established jazz musicians, including Alex Clarke, Greg Abate, Simon Spillett, B.D. Lenz, Ray Gelato, Kenny Ball, Idina Menzel, Ringo Starr, and Dave Stewart.
Their performances have taken them to some of the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, including the Umbria Jazz Festival, Lincoln Center (New York), Ambassadors Theatre, Glastonbury Festival, South by Southwest (SXSW), and La Bâtie Festival (Geneva). Recent highlights as individuals include a live performance on BBC Radio 4 and appearances at one of London’s premier jazz venues, Pizza Express Jazz Club.
In addition to their role as a rhythm section, this established trio present the innovative project ‘Fugue and Groove.’
This venture explores the fusion of jazz and classical music, delivering fresh and inventive arrangements of beloved classics such as Massenet’s Meditation, Mozart’s Turkish March, and Dvořák’s Humoresque. With solos showcasing individual virtuosity, improvisational brilliance, and seamless interplay, a dynamic experience is created that is both lyrical and high-energy, ranging from evocative ballads to fast, driving swing.
Their performances captivate audiences with a mix of recognition and surprise, offering melodies that feel familiar but come brilliantly disguised. ‘Fugue and Groove’ is proving popular with audiences, blending timeless musical traditions with contemporary creativity in a way that continues to push boundaries and delight listeners.
https://www.richkeys.co.uk › fuguengroove
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Where is it happening?
Blue Piano, 24-26 Harborne Road Five Ways,Birmingham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
