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9th January 2019

Guildhall Studio Orchestra with Mark Lockheart

Jazz, Milton Court, Concert

The Guildhall Studio Orchestra returns with special guest Mark Lockheart for the first performance and CD launch of Days on Earth, his epic new work for jazz sextet and a 30-piece orchestra.

7:00pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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20th January 2019

The General: Silent Film with Live Jazz Accompaniment

Jazz

Musicians from the Guildhall Jazz department have been working with saxophonist and professor Martin Hathaway to create a semi-improvised score for Buster Keaton's The General.

4:00pm Barbican Cinema 1

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29th January 2019

Rufus Reid with the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra: Quiet Pride – The Elizabeth Catlett Project

Jazz

New York bassist Rufus Reid and the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra perform his 2012 five-movement work for jazz orchestra, Quiet Pride, which was inspired by the sculptures of the African–American artist Elizabeth Catlett.

7:30pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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5th March 2019

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra – Modern Jazz Classics

Jazz

Guildhall Jazz Orchestra's programme features modern jazz classics including Kenny Wheeler’s Sweet Time Suite and music by Django Bates including Yellow Hill, Eden Express and Nights at the Circus.

7:30pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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8th March 2019

Jazz Song Writing Concert

Concert, Jazz

Guildhall professor Fini Bearman and musicians from the Jazz department showcase their work from this year’s songwriting class.

1:00pm Silk Street Music Hall

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11th March 2019

New Jazz Compositions

Concert, Jazz

A showcase of the writing and playing of musicians from across the Jazz department.

7:00pm Silk Street Music Hall

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13th March 2019

New Jazz Compositions

Jazz, Concert

Musicians from across the Jazz department present their latest work.

7:00pm Silk Street Music Hall

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27th March 2019

Guildhall Studio Orchestra: Jeremy Lubbock – A Life in Music

Jazz

An evening of music and song celebrating one of the greatest arrangers in jazz and popular music, Jeremy Lubbock

7:00pm Milton Court Concert Hall

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