WAY OUT WEST PRESENTS: SONGS FROM THE OLD COUNTRY!

Bar 7 pm / music 8 pm

Way Out West presents: Songs from the Old Country!

The Way Out West Collective presents songs and music from the British Isles and beyond. Expect to hear their take on classics such as Cherokee, The Very Thought of You and Seven Steps to Heaven. They will also explore music by British composers past and present!

Line-up:

Nette Robinson – voice & saxophones

Tony Woods - saxophones

Pete Hurt - tenor

Meredith White - piano

Mark Rose - bass

Gary Willcox - drums

Way Out West (WoW) is a collective of musician/composer/bandleaders based in West London which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. The membership is multi-generational and encompasses a wide range of jazz styles including bebop, swing, fusion and free/improvised. For more information, please go to www.wowjazz.org

Nette Robinson is a distinctive and versatile vocalist, known for her clarity, emotional depth and storytelling. She worked closely with the eminent jazz composer and pianist Michael Garrick MBE for the last few years of his life, performing his settings of poetry and arrangements of songs by Bill Evans, Kenny Wheeler and Jaco Pastorius under the name the Lyric Trio. She continues to perform as the Lyric Trio with Meredith White on piano. Aside from Michael Garrick’s songs, their repertoire now includes poetry settings by Tony Woods, herself and classical composers, such as John Ireland and Tchaikovsky. Aside from this, Nette has a variety of other musical projects, including a celebration of Chet Baker, the Little Big Band, which presents her reimaginings of Ellington and Basie big band classics with a very reduced lineup and a trio performing concerts of her arrangements of Russian songs in the original language.

Tony Woods, an acclaimed UK saxophonist, blends jazz, folk, and classical influences into his distinctive sound. With a career spanning over three decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his lyrical melodies and inventive improvisations. Woods' music embodies a fusion of tradition and innovation, making him a standout figure in contemporary jazz.

Pete Hurt has quietly been part of the London Jazz scene for almost four decades and has developed one of the most distinguishable sounds and style. His skills as a writer and arranger are beautiful displayed on the album A New Start (Pete Hurt Jazz Orchestra).

Jazz pianist, singer and composer Meredith White draws influence from a wide range of styles and repertoire. After gaining a scholarship to study classical piano at the Royal Academy of Music, she moved into jazz and has since performed in most of the London jazz venues, working with the likes of Cleo Laine, Norma Winstone, Shireen Francis, Sarah Moule and Dave O’Higgins. In addition to performing, Meredith has been a senior lecturer at Kingston University and an examiner/arranger for the Associated Board jazz syllabus. She continues to be involved in jazz education.

Jazz bassist and composer Mark Rose was originally part of the thriving Torbay band scene in which global superstars Muse honed their sound. He moved to London with the dream of being a jazz musician. 20 years later he is an in-demand double bass player and producer on the London Jazz scene. Mark has appeared alongside many of the best jazz musicians working today with a voice of his own.

Gary Willcox is an established drummer much in demand on the UK scene. He has toured with several jazz stars including Jim Mullen, Stan Sulzmann, Ian Shaw, Iain Ballamy and Polly Gibbons. He also runs his own quartet featuring the music of some of his musical heroes such as Charlie Parker and Wayne Shorter.

Web Links:

Website: https://wowjazz.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayoutwestjazz

Twitter: https://x.com/WayOutWestJazz

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@WayOutWestJazz

https://www.netterobinson.com/

Media patronage: Londynek.net

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