Water From An Ancient Well: A Tribute To Abdullah Ibrahim

Schedule

Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Brighton Unitarian Church | Brighton, EN

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​​A stellar jazz sextet performs a musical tribute jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim. Experience a celebration of this unique South African pianists unique style and musical voice with performances of his classic standards, plus interpretations and new arrangements his music. The band is fronted by Alex Bondonno (saxophone), Mark Bassey (trombone) and Jack Kendon (Trumpet) who will lead the audience through the musical story of Ibrahim's life from the streets of Cape Town as Dollar Brand to his role in the fight against apartheid, and journey to becoming a world renowned jazz musician. Joss Peach joins the band on Piano, along with Angus Bishop on drums and George Trebar on bass.
After their celebrated, sold out shows at the past 3 Brighton Fringes, and performing at Love Supreme Festival, the collective a returning to share this fabulous music once again. We'll have new arrangements and compositions, but mainly we are looking forward to sharing this beautiful music with a lovely audience one more time.
Tickets on sale very soon from the Fringe Box Office.
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Brighton Unitarian Church, Southvine, 23A New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UG, United Kingdom

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