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W E L C O M E T O T H E N I N T H G AT E S H E A DI N T E R N AT I O N A L J A Z Z F E S T I V A L , TH E F I R S T I N TH E U K JAZ Z CAL EN DAR , WITH AS BROAD A PROGRAMME AS EVER.

Friday 5 April, Hall One, 7.30pm

N AT I ON AL YOU TH JAZ Z OR CH ES TR A W I TH S PEC I AL GU ES TS JACQU I DAN K W ORTH , M AR K N I GH T I N G AL E , J AS ON YAR DE PL U S JAM BON E

Friday 5 April, Concourse, 6.30pm and 10pm

TH E D I X I E T I CK L ER SWith New Orleans jazz from their latest album. The Dixie Ticklers will open the festival followed by a late night set.

Free

The big band tradition is in very good hands with a rejuvenatedNational Youth Jazz Orchestra creating a very classy soundindeed under the direction of Mark Armstrong. Familiar bigband flagwavers sit alongside specially commissioned newarrangements – including some brilliant writing from bandmembers themselves. From a hard-swinging rhythm section to a raft of hugely talented young soloists, this is a big band in very good form, with performances including the 2012 BBC Proms. Featured guests reflect the sheer range of theorchestra’s skills, with one of the most highly regarded jazzvocalists, Jacqui Dankworth, trombonist Mark Nightingale and saxophonist/composer Jason Yarde adding spice to what is sure to be a hugely enjoyable opening night.

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GATESHEADINTERNATIONAL

2013JAZZ FESTIVAL

The evocative landscape of North East England lies at the heartof the music of local hero Ian Carr and saxophonist Tim Garland– and leads into this year’s international dimension. Jazz fromnorthern Britain and its Nordic counterparts inhabit the Festivalin glorious style, with a special focus on a brilliant clutch ofartists from Finland, Norway and Germany. Talent from the top half of the UK, Finnish bands Oddarrang and the quartet of trumpeter Veneri Pohjola demonstrate the distinctive musicfrom the Baltic – and Pohjola joins Germany’s Jens Thomas in a quirky tribute to heavy metal gods, AC/DC. The maverickNorwegian accordionist Stian Carstensen joins saxophonistIain Ballamy in a double bill with the Danish/UK/Swedishpowerhouse that is Phronesis. Another transnational trio led by Scotland’s Tom Bancroft, Trio Red, adds a furtherdimension as do a series of artists from across the Northof England currently making waves at a national level, with Tyneside bassist Andy Champion well to the fore.

The Scottish connection leads into a French connection;guitarist Kevin McKenzie opens for the hard-swinging quartet of Biréli Lagrène, making a very rare appearanceoutside London. A real treat for fans of jazz guitar.

Jazz Words celebrates two of the 20th century’s mostindividual poetic voices – 2012 BASCA Composer Awardwinner Christine Tobin’s response to the words of WilliamButler Yeats; and Alyn Shipton’s exploration of Philip Larkin’s resolutely individual take on jazz.

Plus lots of opportunities to learn and join in (particularly for anyone who can play saxophone), family events, freemusic on the Concourse and a chance to make your ownrecord requests to BBC Radio 3’s Alyn Shipton - this has to be the best way to round off your Easter holidays!

ROS RIGBY, PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, THE SAGE GATESHEAD

JOHN CUMMING, DIRECTOR, SERIOUS

Jazz assumes many differentguises in the 21st century. This year’s festival (our ninth!)

homes in on the breadth of talentfrom the UK, from the shouting bigband sound of the National YouthJazz Orchestra to the irresistiblydanceable jazz-funk of Brand NewHeavies; from the massed ranks ofAndy Sheppard’s Saxophone Massiveto Soweto Kinch’s gritty fusion ofjazz and urban sounds; from theclassic soul and jazz voices of RubyTurner and today’s rising vocal starZara MacFarlane to the impassionednew band of Working Week’s LarryStabbins; and from the virtuosoimprovisation of Alexander Hawkinsand master drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo to the orchestral sweep ofmusic from Tim Garland, the late Ian Carr and Northern Sinfonia,Orchestra of The Sage Gateshead.

FRIDAY 5 APRIL

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

Jambone is The SageGateshead’s own RegionalYouth Jazz Ensemble, whoeach year work with a guestartist to prepare repertoirefor Gateshead InternationalJazz Festival. Over the yearsthese have included AndySheppard, Tom Bancroft,Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow,Jazz Jamaica and more. This year they appear hotfoot from a residentialworkshop with Tim Garland,and will perform some of theworks developed with him, as well as other items fromtheir repertoire.

Tickets: £13.50 / Jazz Festival Pass

W E L C O M E T O T H E N I N T H G AT E S H E A DI N T E R N AT I O N A L J A Z Z F E S T I V A L , TH E F I R S T I N TH E U K JAZ Z CAL EN DAR , WITH AS BROAD A PROGRAMME AS EVER.

Friday 5 April, Hall One, 7.30pm

N AT I ON AL YOU TH JAZ Z OR CH ES TR A W I TH S PEC I AL GU ES TS JACQU I DAN K W ORTH , M AR K N I GH T I N G AL E , J AS ON YAR DE PL U S JAM BON E

Friday 5 April, Concourse, 6.30pm and 10pm

TH E D I X I E T I CK L ER SWith New Orleans jazz from their latest album. The Dixie Ticklers will open the festival followed by a late night set.

Free

The big band tradition is in very good hands with a rejuvenatedNational Youth Jazz Orchestra creating a very classy soundindeed under the direction of Mark Armstrong. Familiar bigband flagwavers sit alongside specially commissioned newarrangements – including some brilliant writing from bandmembers themselves. From a hard-swinging rhythm section to a raft of hugely talented young soloists, this is a big band in very good form, with performances including the 2012 BBC Proms. Featured guests reflect the sheer range of theorchestra’s skills, with one of the most highly regarded jazzvocalists, Jacqui Dankworth, trombonist Mark Nightingale and saxophonist/composer Jason Yarde adding spice to what is sure to be a hugely enjoyable opening night.

JA

ZZ

GATESHEADINTERNATIONAL

2013JAZZ FESTIVAL

The evocative landscape of North East England lies at the heartof the music of local hero Ian Carr and saxophonist Tim Garland– and leads into this year’s international dimension. Jazz fromnorthern Britain and its Nordic counterparts inhabit the Festivalin glorious style, with a special focus on a brilliant clutch ofartists from Finland, Norway and Germany. Talent from the top half of the UK, Finnish bands Oddarrang and the quartet of trumpeter Veneri Pohjola demonstrate the distinctive musicfrom the Baltic – and Pohjola joins Germany’s Jens Thomas in a quirky tribute to heavy metal gods, AC/DC. The maverickNorwegian accordionist Stian Carstensen joins saxophonistIain Ballamy in a double bill with the Danish/UK/Swedishpowerhouse that is Phronesis. Another transnational trio led by Scotland’s Tom Bancroft, Trio Red, adds a furtherdimension as do a series of artists from across the Northof England currently making waves at a national level, with Tyneside bassist Andy Champion well to the fore.

The Scottish connection leads into a French connection;guitarist Kevin McKenzie opens for the hard-swinging quartet of Biréli Lagrène, making a very rare appearanceoutside London. A real treat for fans of jazz guitar.

Jazz Words celebrates two of the 20th century’s mostindividual poetic voices – 2012 BASCA Composer Awardwinner Christine Tobin’s response to the words of WilliamButler Yeats; and Alyn Shipton’s exploration of Philip Larkin’s resolutely individual take on jazz.

Plus lots of opportunities to learn and join in (particularly for anyone who can play saxophone), family events, freemusic on the Concourse and a chance to make your ownrecord requests to BBC Radio 3’s Alyn Shipton - this has to be the best way to round off your Easter holidays!

ROS RIGBY, PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, THE SAGE GATESHEAD

JOHN CUMMING, DIRECTOR, SERIOUS

Jazz assumes many differentguises in the 21st century. This year’s festival (our ninth!)

homes in on the breadth of talentfrom the UK, from the shouting bigband sound of the National YouthJazz Orchestra to the irresistiblydanceable jazz-funk of Brand NewHeavies; from the massed ranks ofAndy Sheppard’s Saxophone Massiveto Soweto Kinch’s gritty fusion ofjazz and urban sounds; from theclassic soul and jazz voices of RubyTurner and today’s rising vocal starZara MacFarlane to the impassionednew band of Working Week’s LarryStabbins; and from the virtuosoimprovisation of Alexander Hawkinsand master drummer Louis Moholo-Moholo to the orchestral sweep ofmusic from Tim Garland, the late Ian Carr and Northern Sinfonia,Orchestra of The Sage Gateshead.

FRIDAY 5 APRIL

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

Jambone is The SageGateshead’s own RegionalYouth Jazz Ensemble, whoeach year work with a guestartist to prepare repertoirefor Gateshead InternationalJazz Festival. Over the yearsthese have included AndySheppard, Tom Bancroft,Ryan Quigley, Paul Towndrow,Jazz Jamaica and more. This year they appear hotfoot from a residentialworkshop with Tim Garland,and will perform some of theworks developed with him, as well as other items fromtheir repertoire.

Tickets: £13.50 / Jazz Festival Pass

Friday 5 April, Hall Two, 8pm

S OW ETO K I N CH : TH E L EGEN D OF M I K E S M I THPL U S Z AR A M ACFAR L AN E

Award-winning jazz alto saxophonist and hip hop star,Soweto Kinch celebrates the release of his new studiodouble album titled ‘The Legend of Mike Smith’, featuring

his new trio with Karl Rashid-Abel (double bass) and ShaneyForbes (drums). Drawing on the theme of the seven deadly sinsand the writings of Dante, it tells the tale of a young MC caughtin a very modern world of temptation.

“I’m really excited about these shows; the stripped trioformat allows me more harmonic freedom and space todeliver lyrics. Moreover, I’m excited about integrating newthings into the show, such as tenor sax and live looping.”Soweto Kinch

Zara MacFarlane’s debut CD for Gilles Peterson’s BrownswoodRecordings, ‘Until Tomorrow’ – described in All About Jazz as “a delight” – features a mix of her own compositions and jazzstandards, with a strong soul undercurrent. Her sumptuous voiceinviting comparison to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Dianne Reeves.Backed by a brilliant band featuring pianist Peter Edwards, she is one of this country’s most promising jazz/soul talents.

Tickets: £16.50 / Jazz Festival Pass (Cabaret layout)

Friday 5 April, The Jazz Lounge,Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 10.30pm

S TON EPH ACE S TABB I N S F EATU R I N G Z OE R AH M AN

Renowned as the co-leader of UK soul/star hipstersWorking Week, saxophonist Larry Stabbins brings a blistering energy to a fiery new quintet that

features MOBO jazz award-winner Zoe Rahman’s eloquent piano and a tremendous rhythm section, and has gathered impressive reviews for the recently-released CD ‘Transcendental’. Taking inspiration from the cosmic jazz of Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders, this is incandescent music that moves the heart and feet.

Tickets: £12 /

“”...SWIRLING EDDIES OF SPIRITUALJAZZ... SOMETHING GREAT ANDINTANGIBLE.

MOJO

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TO

SOWETO KINCHAT 7PM IN HALL TWOFREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

Friday 5 April, Hoochie Coochie,11pm – late

LATE NIGHT JAZZ,FUNK AND SOUL ATHOOCHIE COOCHIEHoochie Coochie Club incentral Newcastle (10-15minutes walk from The Sage Gateshead) will providea late night venue Friday to Sunday night (subject to capacity) for festivalaudiences. With a mix ofguest jazz musician and DJs.For more details visitwww.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Tickets: £5 (buy at HoochieCoochie on the night)

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A SCALDING DISPLAY OF POST-COLEMAN ALTO-SAX IMPROVISING,A VIRTUOSIC AND INTELLIGENTEXPOSITION OF POLITICAL RAP,AND A VISUALLY RIVETING EVENTINTO THE BARGAIN... A REAL TOURDE FORCE – A CONTEMPORARYTAKE ON THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS.

THE GUARDIAN

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Zara MacFarlane Soweto Kinch

Zoe Rahman

Larry Stabbins

Friday 5 April, Hall Two, 8pm

S OW ETO K I N CH : TH E L EGEN D OF M I K E S M I THPL U S Z AR A M ACFAR L AN E

Award-winning jazz alto saxophonist and hip hop star,Soweto Kinch celebrates the release of his new studiodouble album titled ‘The Legend of Mike Smith’, featuring

his new trio with Karl Rashid-Abel (double bass) and ShaneyForbes (drums). Drawing on the theme of the seven deadly sinsand the writings of Dante, it tells the tale of a young MC caughtin a very modern world of temptation.

“I’m really excited about these shows; the stripped trioformat allows me more harmonic freedom and space todeliver lyrics. Moreover, I’m excited about integrating newthings into the show, such as tenor sax and live looping.”Soweto Kinch

Zara MacFarlane’s debut CD for Gilles Peterson’s BrownswoodRecordings, ‘Until Tomorrow’ – described in All About Jazz as “a delight” – features a mix of her own compositions and jazzstandards, with a strong soul undercurrent. Her sumptuous voiceinviting comparison to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Dianne Reeves.Backed by a brilliant band featuring pianist Peter Edwards, she is one of this country’s most promising jazz/soul talents.

Tickets: £16.50 / Jazz Festival Pass (Cabaret layout)

Friday 5 April, The Jazz Lounge,Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 10.30pm

S TON EPH ACE S TABB I N S F EATU R I N G Z OE R AH M AN

Renowned as the co-leader of UK soul/star hipstersWorking Week, saxophonist Larry Stabbins brings a blistering energy to a fiery new quintet that

features MOBO jazz award-winner Zoe Rahman’s eloquent piano and a tremendous rhythm section, and has gathered impressive reviews for the recently-released CD ‘Transcendental’. Taking inspiration from the cosmic jazz of Coltrane and Pharaoh Sanders, this is incandescent music that moves the heart and feet.

Tickets: £12 /

“”...SWIRLING EDDIES OF SPIRITUALJAZZ... SOMETHING GREAT ANDINTANGIBLE.

MOJO

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TO

SOWETO KINCHAT 7PM IN HALL TWOFREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

Friday 5 April, Hoochie Coochie,11pm – late

LATE NIGHT JAZZ,FUNK AND SOUL ATHOOCHIE COOCHIEHoochie Coochie Club incentral Newcastle (10-15minutes walk from The Sage Gateshead) will providea late night venue Friday to Sunday night (subject to capacity) for festivalaudiences. With a mix ofguest jazz musician and DJs.For more details visitwww.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Tickets: £5 (buy at HoochieCoochie on the night)

FRIDAY 5 APRILFRID

AY

5 A

PRIL

A SCALDING DISPLAY OF POST-COLEMAN ALTO-SAX IMPROVISING,A VIRTUOSIC AND INTELLIGENTEXPOSITION OF POLITICAL RAP,AND A VISUALLY RIVETING EVENTINTO THE BARGAIN... A REAL TOURDE FORCE – A CONTEMPORARYTAKE ON THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS.

THE GUARDIAN

“”

Zara MacFarlane Soweto Kinch

Zoe Rahman

Larry Stabbins

Saturday 6 April, Music Education Centre, 10am–12noon

W OR K S H OP F OR YOU N GINSTRUMENTALISTS WITH THE NATIONALYOU TH JAZ Z OR CH ES TR A The National Youth Jazz Orchestra features some of the mostgifted and talented jazz musicians of the next generation. Comeand join some of them and their music director, Mark Armstrong,for a Saturday morning jazz workout.

Session participants should be aged 13-19 and have aninstrumental performance standard of Grade 5 or above.

Tickets: £10

Saturday 6 April, Gateshead Old Town Hall, G1 Millennium Hall, 11am–1pm

AN I N TR ODU CT I ON TO VOCAL I M PR OV I S AT I ON In this two hour workshop led by Lindsay Hannon we will belooking at various ways into vocal improvisation, from ‘scat’singing around American Songbook standards to wordless musicalexpression. Think Bobby McFerrin meets Louis Armstrong!

Tickets: £10 /

Saturday 6 April, Gateshead Old Town Hall, G26, Council Chambers, 11am–1pm

AN I N TR ODU CT I ON TO JAZ Z GU I TAR The session, led by James Birkett, will provide an introduction to jazz harmony and improvisation for guitarists who haveestablished a reasonable level of facility on the instrument (i.e. can play basic chord progressions with ease and have an understanding of major and minor scales and arpeggios).

Tickets: £10 /

Saturday 6 AprilHall Two, 1.30pm

J AZ Z R ECOR DR EQU ES TS W I THALY N S H I PTONAlyn Shipton presents aspecial live edition of thelegendary show ‘Jazz RecordRequests’. Artists from the festival, including TimGarland, Gwilym Simcockand Zoe Rahman will discuss their own favourites,and there will be a chance for you to make your request in person and live on the radio.

Free but ticketed

Saturday 6 AprilConcourse, 1.30pm–7pm

AF TER N OON JAZ ZFeaturing great bands fromacross The Sage Gateshead’sJoin In programme, includingour BMus Jazz, Popular and Commercial Musicprogramme and YoungMusicians Programme, as well as other ensembles from across the region. This afternoon of free musiccan be enjoyed by everyone.

Seewww.thesagegateshead.orgfor full details

Free

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WHY NOT LEARNSOMETHING NEW INONE OF OUR MUSICWORKSHOPS?

Saturday 6 April, The Barbour Room, 11am–12noonAimed at families with children under 5 years old

Saturday 6 April, The Barbour Room, 1.30pm–2.30pmAimed at families with children between 5 and 8 years old

EAR LY Y EAR S B I G FAM I LYJAZ Z BAS H

Following the roaring success of the Early Years Big FamilyJazz Bash at last year’s festival, come and join us for a large helping of fun, song and movement led by Sharon

Durant and members of the Early Years and Family LearningTeam. This whole family celebration will include some jazzstandards, improvisation and moves especially chosen forfamilies to get involved.

Older and younger siblings will be able to participate in either session. Adults must attend with their children.

Tickets: £2.50 per person

Lindsay Hannon

Sharon Durant

Saturday 6 April, Music Education Centre, 10am–12noon

W OR K S H OP F OR YOU N GINSTRUMENTALISTS WITH THE NATIONALYOU TH JAZ Z OR CH ES TR A The National Youth Jazz Orchestra features some of the mostgifted and talented jazz musicians of the next generation. Comeand join some of them and their music director, Mark Armstrong,for a Saturday morning jazz workout.

Session participants should be aged 13-19 and have aninstrumental performance standard of Grade 5 or above.

Tickets: £10

Saturday 6 April, Gateshead Old Town Hall, G1 Millennium Hall, 11am–1pm

AN I N TR ODU CT I ON TO VOCAL I M PR OV I S AT I ON In this two hour workshop led by Lindsay Hannon we will belooking at various ways into vocal improvisation, from ‘scat’singing around American Songbook standards to wordless musicalexpression. Think Bobby McFerrin meets Louis Armstrong!

Tickets: £10 /

Saturday 6 April, Gateshead Old Town Hall, G26, Council Chambers, 11am–1pm

AN I N TR ODU CT I ON TO JAZ Z GU I TAR The session, led by James Birkett, will provide an introduction to jazz harmony and improvisation for guitarists who haveestablished a reasonable level of facility on the instrument (i.e. can play basic chord progressions with ease and have an understanding of major and minor scales and arpeggios).

Tickets: £10 /

Saturday 6 AprilHall Two, 1.30pm

J AZ Z R ECOR DR EQU ES TS W I THALY N S H I PTONAlyn Shipton presents aspecial live edition of thelegendary show ‘Jazz RecordRequests’. Artists from the festival, including TimGarland, Gwilym Simcockand Zoe Rahman will discuss their own favourites,and there will be a chance for you to make your request in person and live on the radio.

Free but ticketed

Saturday 6 AprilConcourse, 1.30pm–7pm

AF TER N OON JAZ ZFeaturing great bands fromacross The Sage Gateshead’sJoin In programme, includingour BMus Jazz, Popular and Commercial Musicprogramme and YoungMusicians Programme, as well as other ensembles from across the region. This afternoon of free musiccan be enjoyed by everyone.

Seewww.thesagegateshead.orgfor full details

Free

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WHY NOT LEARNSOMETHING NEW INONE OF OUR MUSICWORKSHOPS?

Saturday 6 April, The Barbour Room, 11am–12noonAimed at families with children under 5 years old

Saturday 6 April, The Barbour Room, 1.30pm–2.30pmAimed at families with children between 5 and 8 years old

EAR LY Y EAR S B I G FAM I LYJAZ Z BAS H

Following the roaring success of the Early Years Big FamilyJazz Bash at last year’s festival, come and join us for a large helping of fun, song and movement led by Sharon

Durant and members of the Early Years and Family LearningTeam. This whole family celebration will include some jazzstandards, improvisation and moves especially chosen forfamilies to get involved.

Older and younger siblings will be able to participate in either session. Adults must attend with their children.

Tickets: £2.50 per person

Lindsay Hannon

Sharon Durant

“”SURE-FOOTED VIRTUOSITY, A DAZZLING STANDARD

THE TIMESABOUT LIGHTHOUSE

3PM EY ES S H U T T I GH T Pontefract bassist Paul Baxter’s trio, featuringpianist Jonny Tomlinson and drummer Kristoffer Wright, has been receiving greatacclaim for their second album ‘The Thaw’,featuring all original Baxter compositions.

“With a bassist leading the band it’sperhaps not surprising that the music hasevoked comparisons with EST, The Bad Plus,Phronesis, Neil Cowley Trio.” The Jazz Mann

This performance is in partnership with Jazz North.

4PM VERNERI POHJOLA QUARTETYoung Finnishtrumpeter VerneriPohjola achievedinternational acclaim,and a five star Guardianreview, with lastyear’s Aurora album.The Guardian alsodescribed the recentfollow-up AncientHistory as “imaginative,beautifully executed

contemporary jazz”. The band made a bigimpression at the 2012 London Jazz Festival, andfeatures Aki Rissanen on piano, Antti Lotjonenon double bass and Joonas Riippa on drums.

The band’s appearance is supported by Music Finland, ESEK, Arts Council Finland and the Embassy of Finland.

5PM TR I O R EDScottish drummer/composer Tom Bancroft’snew venture was born of a week holed up in a

Scottish village with English jazz piano starTom Cawley and Norwegian double-bassistPer Zanussi, resulting in a CD that has beenuniversally praised.

“...riveting set... complex, twisting,percussion-powered episodes are playedlike a rougher, brawling Brad Mehldau band.Cawley is inspired.... Zanussi’s majestic...It's a shot-in-the-dark venture that turned into a world-class trio in a week.” John Fordham, The Guardian ****

6PM ACVIn-demand Newcastle bass player AndyChampion launched his quintet ACV in 2009playing compositions that drew on influencesas diverse as prog rock and free improv, butwith jazz always at the heart. Here the band(with Graeme Wilson, sax; Mark Williams,guitar; Paul Edis, piano and Adrian Tilbrook,drums) celebrate their new album out onBabel, produced by guitarist Chris Sharkey.

“Champion exemplifies his breadth of bassplaying techniques, nevertheless allowingfreedom amongst all the musicians, yetalways ensuring a tight ensemble...altogether completely virtuosic.” Plush magazine.

Saturday 6 AprilThe Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 3pm

J AZ Z F R OM TH E N ORTH

This year we celebrate over two days the vibrant jazz scene fromthe North of the UK and Europe, with artists from Scotland, theNorth East of England, Yorkshire, Manchester, Norway and Finland.

Tickets: £7 (entry price for the full afternoon) /

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N ORTH ER N S P I R I TS : N ORTH ER N S I N F ON I A , T I M G AR L AN D, L I GH TH OU S E ,H EN RY LOW TH ER , T I M W H I TEH EAD, AN DY CH AM PI ON .CON DU CTOR : CL AR K R U N DEL L

The concert also includes aforty minute set by the awardwinning trio Lighthouse –GRAMMY winner Tim Garlandand Barclaycard Mercurynominated pianist GwilymSimcock joined by world classpercussionist Asaf Sirkis.

“Three musicians at thetop of their game havingfun and sharing it with us.”Alyn Shipton

Tickets: £19.50 / Jazz Festival Pass

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TO

TIM GARLANDAT 6.30PM IN HALL ONEFREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

This concert features two works forjazz musicians and orchestra inspiredby the landscape of the North Eastof England. Revered Newcastletrumpeter/composer Ian Carr, whodied in 2009, was commissioned bythe Bracknell Jazz Festival in 1986to write the suite ‘NorthumbrianSketches’ but it has never before beenperformed in the area that inspiredit, and never before with a fullyprofessional orchestra. Henry Lowther

on trumpet, Tim Whitehead on saxophone/bass clarinet andAndy Champion on bass are joined by Northern Sinfonia strings,to present this exciting four part suite in its North East premiere.

Over twenty years after Ian Carr, saxophonist Tim Garland hastaken his travels to and from his home in the North East asinspiration for a new suite for jazz trio and orchestra entitled‘Songs to the North Sky’, a world premiere, written in 2012for the trio Lighthouse with Northern Sinfonia. Clark Rundellconducts both orchestral works.

CELEBRATING THE VIBRANT JAZZ SCENE FROM THE NORTH OF THE UK AND EUROPE

Lighthouse

Verneri Pohjola Quartet

Trio Red

Tim Whitehead

“”SURE-FOOTED VIRTUOSITY, A DAZZLING STANDARD

THE TIMESABOUT LIGHTHOUSE

3PM EY ES S H U T T I GH T Pontefract bassist Paul Baxter’s trio, featuringpianist Jonny Tomlinson and drummer Kristoffer Wright, has been receiving greatacclaim for their second album ‘The Thaw’,featuring all original Baxter compositions.

“With a bassist leading the band it’sperhaps not surprising that the music hasevoked comparisons with EST, The Bad Plus,Phronesis, Neil Cowley Trio.” The Jazz Mann

This performance is in partnership with Jazz North.

4PM VERNERI POHJOLA QUARTETYoung Finnishtrumpeter VerneriPohjola achievedinternational acclaim,and a five star Guardianreview, with lastyear’s Aurora album.The Guardian alsodescribed the recentfollow-up AncientHistory as “imaginative,beautifully executed

contemporary jazz”. The band made a bigimpression at the 2012 London Jazz Festival, andfeatures Aki Rissanen on piano, Antti Lotjonenon double bass and Joonas Riippa on drums.

The band’s appearance is supported by Music Finland, ESEK, Arts Council Finland and the Embassy of Finland.

5PM TR I O R EDScottish drummer/composer Tom Bancroft’snew venture was born of a week holed up in a

Scottish village with English jazz piano starTom Cawley and Norwegian double-bassistPer Zanussi, resulting in a CD that has beenuniversally praised.

“...riveting set... complex, twisting,percussion-powered episodes are playedlike a rougher, brawling Brad Mehldau band.Cawley is inspired.... Zanussi’s majestic...It's a shot-in-the-dark venture that turned into a world-class trio in a week.” John Fordham, The Guardian ****

6PM ACVIn-demand Newcastle bass player AndyChampion launched his quintet ACV in 2009playing compositions that drew on influencesas diverse as prog rock and free improv, butwith jazz always at the heart. Here the band(with Graeme Wilson, sax; Mark Williams,guitar; Paul Edis, piano and Adrian Tilbrook,drums) celebrate their new album out onBabel, produced by guitarist Chris Sharkey.

“Champion exemplifies his breadth of bassplaying techniques, nevertheless allowingfreedom amongst all the musicians, yetalways ensuring a tight ensemble...altogether completely virtuosic.” Plush magazine.

Saturday 6 AprilThe Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 3pm

J AZ Z F R OM TH E N ORTH

This year we celebrate over two days the vibrant jazz scene fromthe North of the UK and Europe, with artists from Scotland, theNorth East of England, Yorkshire, Manchester, Norway and Finland.

Tickets: £7 (entry price for the full afternoon) /

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Saturday 6 April, Hall One, 7.30pm

N ORTH ER N S P I R I TS : N ORTH ER N S I N F ON I A , T I M G AR L AN D, L I GH TH OU S E ,H EN RY LOW TH ER , T I M W H I TEH EAD, AN DY CH AM PI ON .CON DU CTOR : CL AR K R U N DEL L

The concert also includes aforty minute set by the awardwinning trio Lighthouse –GRAMMY winner Tim Garlandand Barclaycard Mercurynominated pianist GwilymSimcock joined by world classpercussionist Asaf Sirkis.

“Three musicians at thetop of their game havingfun and sharing it with us.”Alyn Shipton

Tickets: £19.50 / Jazz Festival Pass

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TO

TIM GARLANDAT 6.30PM IN HALL ONEFREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

This concert features two works forjazz musicians and orchestra inspiredby the landscape of the North Eastof England. Revered Newcastletrumpeter/composer Ian Carr, whodied in 2009, was commissioned bythe Bracknell Jazz Festival in 1986to write the suite ‘NorthumbrianSketches’ but it has never before beenperformed in the area that inspiredit, and never before with a fullyprofessional orchestra. Henry Lowther

on trumpet, Tim Whitehead on saxophone/bass clarinet andAndy Champion on bass are joined by Northern Sinfonia strings,to present this exciting four part suite in its North East premiere.

Over twenty years after Ian Carr, saxophonist Tim Garland hastaken his travels to and from his home in the North East asinspiration for a new suite for jazz trio and orchestra entitled‘Songs to the North Sky’, a world premiere, written in 2012for the trio Lighthouse with Northern Sinfonia. Clark Rundellconducts both orchestral works.

CELEBRATING THE VIBRANT JAZZ SCENE FROM THE NORTH OF THE UK AND EUROPE

Lighthouse

Verneri Pohjola Quartet

Trio Red

Tim Whitehead

Saturday 6 April, The Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 10.30pm

J EN S TH OM AS AN D VER N ER I POH JOL A –S PEED OF GR ACE : A TR I BU TE TO AC/ DC

A tribute to the music of AC/DC: hard rock becomes latenight chamber jazz. Award-winning German jazz pianist and vocalist Jens Thomas has always done the unexpected,

such as reinterpretations of film composer Ennio Morricone and North East hero Sting. On this 2012 album on ACT, he pays tribute to the heavy metal band AC/DC with a whole newapproach to their rock anthems such as ‘The Jack’, ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Touch Too Much’ and ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’,joined by the superb Finnish trumpeter Verneri Pohjola. Pohjolaalso appears with his quartet as part of Jazz from the North.

Tickets: £10

…LIKE WATCHING AN EXPERTJUGGLER THROW MORE CHINA INTHE AIR… WHILE THE AUDIENCEGASPS AND GRINS WITH PLEASURE.

THE GUARDIAN

Saturday 6 April, Hall Two, 8pm

B I R EL I L AGR EN E QUARTETPLUS KEVIN MACKENZIE AND STEVE HAMILTON

Biréli Lagrène, born into a traditional manouche Gypsy family in1966, was covering the repertoire of the great guitarist DjangoReinhardt by the age of eight, and his relatives were already callinghim a child prodigy. By his late teens he was mixing with jazz greatssuch as Stéphane Grappelli and Benny Goodman and exploring jazzfusion with the likes of bassist Jaco Pastorius. Whilst still a masterof the Reinhardt legacy, his current band is a free-wheelingquartet reminiscent of 1960s Blue Note, with saxophonistFranck Wolf, drummer Jean Marc Robin and Hammondorganist Jean-Yves Jung providing the texture and groove. 

“One of the most remarkable guitar players on the planet.”(London Jazz)

Guitarist Kevin Mackenzie is one of Scotland’s most in-demandand versatile musicians from the avant-jazz of Trio AAB totraditional music with the Finlay Macdonald band and JennaReid. He has toured worldwide and recorded on over 40albums. Here he performs a mix of standards and originalcompositions with the fleet-fingered pianist Steve Hamilton.

Tickets: £16.50 / Jazz Festival Pass (Cabaret layout)

Saturday 6 April, Concourse, 10pm

PAU L ED I SS EX TETPaul Edis expanded his acclaimedtrio to form a sextet in 2008 with a front line of trumpet, saxophoneand trombone. Their debut album

‘There Will Be Time’ was voted the third best album of 2012by Alyn Shipton writing for Jazzwise and continues to attractglowing reviews.

“Brilliant young pianist.” Alyn Shipton

Free

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TO

BIRELI LAGRENEAT 7PM IN HALL TWOFREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

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“ONE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHEDAND ORIGINAL BANDS TO EMERGEIN RECENT YEARS

JAZZ NORTH EAST ”“ WE THINK AC/DC LEAD

SINGER BRIAN JOHNSON(FROM GATESHEAD)WOULD ENJOY THIS NEWVERSION OF THEIR SONGS!

Biréli Lagrène

Paul Edis

Verneri Pohjola

Jens Thomas

Saturday 6 AprilHoochie Coochie,11pm – late

LATE NIGHT JAZZ,FUNK AND SOUL ATHOOCHIE COOCHIEHoochie Coochie Club incentral Newcastle (10-15minutes walk from The Sage Gateshead) will providea late night venue Friday to Sunday night (subject to capacity) for festivalaudiences. With a mix ofguest jazz musician and DJs.For more details visitwww.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Tickets: £5 (buy at HoochieCoochie on the night)

Saturday 6 April, The Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 10.30pm

J EN S TH OM AS AN D VER N ER I POH JOL A –S PEED OF GR ACE : A TR I BU TE TO AC/ DC

A tribute to the music of AC/DC: hard rock becomes latenight chamber jazz. Award-winning German jazz pianist and vocalist Jens Thomas has always done the unexpected,

such as reinterpretations of film composer Ennio Morricone and North East hero Sting. On this 2012 album on ACT, he pays tribute to the heavy metal band AC/DC with a whole newapproach to their rock anthems such as ‘The Jack’, ‘Highway to Hell’, ‘Touch Too Much’ and ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’,joined by the superb Finnish trumpeter Verneri Pohjola. Pohjolaalso appears with his quartet as part of Jazz from the North.

Tickets: £10

…LIKE WATCHING AN EXPERTJUGGLER THROW MORE CHINA INTHE AIR… WHILE THE AUDIENCEGASPS AND GRINS WITH PLEASURE.

THE GUARDIAN

Saturday 6 April, Hall Two, 8pm

B I R EL I L AGR EN E QUARTETPLUS KEVIN MACKENZIE AND STEVE HAMILTON

Biréli Lagrène, born into a traditional manouche Gypsy family in1966, was covering the repertoire of the great guitarist DjangoReinhardt by the age of eight, and his relatives were already callinghim a child prodigy. By his late teens he was mixing with jazz greatssuch as Stéphane Grappelli and Benny Goodman and exploring jazzfusion with the likes of bassist Jaco Pastorius. Whilst still a masterof the Reinhardt legacy, his current band is a free-wheelingquartet reminiscent of 1960s Blue Note, with saxophonistFranck Wolf, drummer Jean Marc Robin and Hammondorganist Jean-Yves Jung providing the texture and groove. 

“One of the most remarkable guitar players on the planet.”(London Jazz)

Guitarist Kevin Mackenzie is one of Scotland’s most in-demandand versatile musicians from the avant-jazz of Trio AAB totraditional music with the Finlay Macdonald band and JennaReid. He has toured worldwide and recorded on over 40albums. Here he performs a mix of standards and originalcompositions with the fleet-fingered pianist Steve Hamilton.

Tickets: £16.50 / Jazz Festival Pass (Cabaret layout)

Saturday 6 April, Concourse, 10pm

PAU L ED I SS EX TETPaul Edis expanded his acclaimedtrio to form a sextet in 2008 with a front line of trumpet, saxophoneand trombone. Their debut album

‘There Will Be Time’ was voted the third best album of 2012by Alyn Shipton writing for Jazzwise and continues to attractglowing reviews.

“Brilliant young pianist.” Alyn Shipton

Free

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TO

BIRELI LAGRENEAT 7PM IN HALL TWOFREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

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SATURDAY 6 APRILSATU

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6

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IL

“ONE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHEDAND ORIGINAL BANDS TO EMERGEIN RECENT YEARS

JAZZ NORTH EAST ”“ WE THINK AC/DC LEAD

SINGER BRIAN JOHNSON(FROM GATESHEAD)WOULD ENJOY THIS NEWVERSION OF THEIR SONGS!

Biréli Lagrène

Paul Edis

Verneri Pohjola

Jens Thomas

Saturday 6 AprilHoochie Coochie,11pm – late

LATE NIGHT JAZZ,FUNK AND SOUL ATHOOCHIE COOCHIEHoochie Coochie Club incentral Newcastle (10-15minutes walk from The Sage Gateshead) will providea late night venue Friday to Sunday night (subject to capacity) for festivalaudiences. With a mix ofguest jazz musician and DJs.For more details visitwww.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Tickets: £5 (buy at HoochieCoochie on the night)

SUNDAY 7 APR I L

Sunday 7 AprilThe Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 3pm

J AZ Z F R OM TH E N ORTHThis second afternoon showcase continues the exploration of the vibrant jazz scene from the North of the UK and Europe

3PM W ATS ON W AL K ER ED I S

This North East based trio (Lewis Watson,saxophone; Rob Walker, drums; Paul Edis,piano) first performed as part of the Schmazz‘Jazzathon’ at Newcastle’s Lit and Phil in 2011 togreat acclaim. All three musicians were keen tocontinue collaborating and to explore the manypossibilities. With an ever expanding portfolioof compositions, an abundance of technique,innate sensitivity and interaction, they drawupon a wealth of experience and influences toperform original and moving music withimprovisation and expression at its heart.

4PM NEIL YATES FIVE COUNTRIES TRIOManchester born trumpeter Neil Yates is knownfor his skilful approach to a fusing of folk andjazz. His trio, with the Romanian-based guitaristZsolt Bende, and English-based percussionist

Cormac Byrne explores the traditions of thesenations in a unique jazz sound; their album ‘FiveCountries’ has received international acclaim.

“Seamlessly combines idioms... light, dancingand evocative compositions... a delightfulalbum and a pointer to another path thatjazz can take.” Sydney Morning Herald

This performance is in partnership with Jazz North.

5PM ODDAR R AN G Founded by drummer and composer OlaviLouhivuori, Finnish band Oddarrang deliver agenre-defying musical experience, with influencesfrom jazz, world music and postmodern rock. Thegroup’s music has been compared to the cool butmoving expression of Icelanders such as Björk andSigur Rós. The unusual instrumentation of trombone,cello, guitar, acoustic bass and drums, createsan extraordinary, absorbing sonic landscape.

The band’s appearance is supported by Music Finland, ESEK, Arts Council Finland and the Embassy of Finland.

Tickets: £5 (entry price for the fullafternoon) /

CELEBRATING THE VIBRANT JAZZ SCENE FROM THE NORTH OF THE UK AND EUROPE

Sunday 7 April, Hall Two, 2pm

J AZ Z W OR DS : L AR K I N ’S J AZ Z AN D CH R I S T I N E TOB I N ’SS A I L I N G TO BY Z AN T I U M

Atwo part show hosted by Alyn Shipton exploring the longestablished relationship between jazz and poetry, and howthis is expressed through interpretations of works by two

great poets.

Larkin’s Jazz: Devised by trumpeter and Larkin expert IanSmith, the performance is built around jazz settings of PhilipLarkin’s words originally commissioned for BBC Radio 3’s ‘TheVerb’. Ian has also selected texts and music covered in Larkin’sresolutely traditionalist and eloquent writings about jazzduring his long career as a critic for the ‘Daily Telegraph’ in the1960s and 70s, including his passions for Sidney Bechet andEddie Condon, as well as what he called the “lean, unhesitant,surprising tenor sax” of Lester Young. An excellent bandincluding Ian Smith on trumpet, Alyn Shipton on bass, ColinGood on piano plus Dave Gelly on tenor saxophone and clarinet.

Christine Tobin - Sailing ToByzantium: An evocative collectionof twelve poems by W.B.Yeats is set tomusic composed by BBC award-winningjazz vocalist Christine Tobin who in 2012won a British Composer Award for thiswork. The poems are chosen from Yeats’early work through to his final collection,from love poems such as ‘When You Are Old’, to works that chart his desire

to find a deeper spiritual truth, as in the epic ‘Sailing To Byzantium’.Christine’s inspired voice brings great warmth and luminosityto his work. The stellar line-up is: Phil Robson, guitar; KateShort, cello; Liam Noble, piano and Dave Whitford double bass.

These two sets will be followed by a short panel discussionabout the relationship between jazz and poetry, chaired byAlyn Shipton and including Ian Smith and Christine Tobin,plus special guest the multi award-winning Newcastle based poet, writer and critic Sean O’Brien.

Tickets: £13.50 / Jazz Festival Pass(Cabaret layout)

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Sunday 7 AprilConcourse, 1.30–7pm

AF TER N OON JAZ ZFeaturing great bands fromacross The Sage Gateshead’sJoin In programme, includingour BMus Jazz, Popular and Commercial Musicprogramme and YoungMusicians Programme, as well as other ensembles from across the region. This afternoon of free musiccan be enjoyed by everyone.

Seewww.thesagegateshead.orgfor full details

Free

Sunday 7 AprilMusic Education Centre4.30–6pm

W AY I N TO TH E W AY OU T Composer/pianist AlexanderHawkins and vibes playerCorey Mwamba discuss anddebate their own perspectiveon the history of jazz,combining lively chat withexcerpts from albums they’vegrown up listening to andoccasional live interjections.

Free but ticketed

Christine Tobin

Neil Yates Five Countries Trio

Watson Walker Edis

SUNDAY 7 APR I L

Sunday 7 AprilThe Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 3pm

J AZ Z F R OM TH E N ORTHThis second afternoon showcase continues the exploration of the vibrant jazz scene from the North of the UK and Europe

3PM W ATS ON W AL K ER ED I S

This North East based trio (Lewis Watson,saxophone; Rob Walker, drums; Paul Edis,piano) first performed as part of the Schmazz‘Jazzathon’ at Newcastle’s Lit and Phil in 2011 togreat acclaim. All three musicians were keen tocontinue collaborating and to explore the manypossibilities. With an ever expanding portfolioof compositions, an abundance of technique,innate sensitivity and interaction, they drawupon a wealth of experience and influences toperform original and moving music withimprovisation and expression at its heart.

4PM NEIL YATES FIVE COUNTRIES TRIOManchester born trumpeter Neil Yates is knownfor his skilful approach to a fusing of folk andjazz. His trio, with the Romanian-based guitaristZsolt Bende, and English-based percussionist

Cormac Byrne explores the traditions of thesenations in a unique jazz sound; their album ‘FiveCountries’ has received international acclaim.

“Seamlessly combines idioms... light, dancingand evocative compositions... a delightfulalbum and a pointer to another path thatjazz can take.” Sydney Morning Herald

This performance is in partnership with Jazz North.

5PM ODDAR R AN G Founded by drummer and composer OlaviLouhivuori, Finnish band Oddarrang deliver agenre-defying musical experience, with influencesfrom jazz, world music and postmodern rock. Thegroup’s music has been compared to the cool butmoving expression of Icelanders such as Björk andSigur Rós. The unusual instrumentation of trombone,cello, guitar, acoustic bass and drums, createsan extraordinary, absorbing sonic landscape.

The band’s appearance is supported by Music Finland, ESEK, Arts Council Finland and the Embassy of Finland.

Tickets: £5 (entry price for the fullafternoon) /

CELEBRATING THE VIBRANT JAZZ SCENE FROM THE NORTH OF THE UK AND EUROPE

Sunday 7 April, Hall Two, 2pm

J AZ Z W OR DS : L AR K I N ’S J AZ Z AN D CH R I S T I N E TOB I N ’SS A I L I N G TO BY Z AN T I U M

Atwo part show hosted by Alyn Shipton exploring the longestablished relationship between jazz and poetry, and howthis is expressed through interpretations of works by two

great poets.

Larkin’s Jazz: Devised by trumpeter and Larkin expert IanSmith, the performance is built around jazz settings of PhilipLarkin’s words originally commissioned for BBC Radio 3’s ‘TheVerb’. Ian has also selected texts and music covered in Larkin’sresolutely traditionalist and eloquent writings about jazzduring his long career as a critic for the ‘Daily Telegraph’ in the1960s and 70s, including his passions for Sidney Bechet andEddie Condon, as well as what he called the “lean, unhesitant,surprising tenor sax” of Lester Young. An excellent bandincluding Ian Smith on trumpet, Alyn Shipton on bass, ColinGood on piano plus Dave Gelly on tenor saxophone and clarinet.

Christine Tobin - Sailing ToByzantium: An evocative collectionof twelve poems by W.B.Yeats is set tomusic composed by BBC award-winningjazz vocalist Christine Tobin who in 2012won a British Composer Award for thiswork. The poems are chosen from Yeats’early work through to his final collection,from love poems such as ‘When You Are Old’, to works that chart his desire

to find a deeper spiritual truth, as in the epic ‘Sailing To Byzantium’.Christine’s inspired voice brings great warmth and luminosityto his work. The stellar line-up is: Phil Robson, guitar; KateShort, cello; Liam Noble, piano and Dave Whitford double bass.

These two sets will be followed by a short panel discussionabout the relationship between jazz and poetry, chaired byAlyn Shipton and including Ian Smith and Christine Tobin,plus special guest the multi award-winning Newcastle based poet, writer and critic Sean O’Brien.

Tickets: £13.50 / Jazz Festival Pass(Cabaret layout)

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Sunday 7 AprilConcourse, 1.30–7pm

AF TER N OON JAZ ZFeaturing great bands fromacross The Sage Gateshead’sJoin In programme, includingour BMus Jazz, Popular and Commercial Musicprogramme and YoungMusicians Programme, as well as other ensembles from across the region. This afternoon of free musiccan be enjoyed by everyone.

Seewww.thesagegateshead.orgfor full details

Free

Sunday 7 AprilMusic Education Centre4.30–6pm

W AY I N TO TH E W AY OU T Composer/pianist AlexanderHawkins and vibes playerCorey Mwamba discuss anddebate their own perspectiveon the history of jazz,combining lively chat withexcerpts from albums they’vegrown up listening to andoccasional live interjections.

Free but ticketed

Christine Tobin

Neil Yates Five Countries Trio

Watson Walker Edis

Sunday 7 April, Concourse, 3.30pm

S AXOPH ON E M AS S I VE W I TH AN DY S H EPPAR D

If you’re a saxophonist and you would like to be involved in Saxophone Massive, The Sage Gateshead are recruitingsaxophonists of all ages and abilities – professionals,

amateurs and beginners.

Workshops: Northern Rock Foundation HallSunday 3rd February: 3-6pm Tutor: Andy SheppardSunday 24th February: 2-5pm Tutor: Chris SharkeySunday 24th March: 7-10pm Tutor: Chris Sharkey

Cost to join Saxophone Massive: £50 / Includes all three workshops and performance.

Register your place with our Ticket Office 0191 443 4661 or online at www.thesagegateshead.org

Performance: ConcourseSunday 7th April: 3.30pm with Andy Sheppard

Free

Sunday 7 April, Hall One, 7.30pm

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S OU L AN D F U N K DOU BL E B I L L :R U BY TU R N ER AN D TH E BR AN D N EW H EAV I ES

CALLING ALLSAXOPHONISTSOF ALL AGES & ABILITIES

Tickets: £19.50 & £25 / Jazz Festival Pass

Ruby Turner is a nationaland international treasure,with seven hit singlesincluding a definitive version of ‘I’d Rather GoBlind,’ three chart albumsand her prestigious US RnB No.1, ‘It’s Gonna BeAlright.’ Ruby has become a regular performer in Jools Holland’s Rhythm &Blues Orchestra, as well as featuring on numerousJools Holland albums. Ruby appears with herregular high energy band. “EARTHY AND IMPECCABLE VOCALS

MIRROR ABOUT RUBY TURNER

”Chris Sharkey Andy Sheppard

Ruby Turner

The Brand New Heaviesare a British musicinstitution. Founded in Ealing in 1985, their uniquemix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the dance scenefor well over two decadesand they show no sign ofstanding still. The foundingand ever-present trio of JanKincaid, Simon Bartholomewand Andrew Levy on drums/keyboards, guitar and bassrespectively were influentialin creating what becameknown as the acid jazzscene. They have since steered the Brand New Heavies into the current millennium, where they remain as influentialand respected as ever.

“THEY’RE A BAND THAT KNOWS HOWTO HAVE FUN AND THEIR ENJOYMENTWAS SIMPLY CONTAGIOUS.

AUREVIEW ABOUT THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES ”

The Brand New Heavies

Sunday 7 April, Concourse, 3.30pm

S AXOPH ON E M AS S I VE W I TH AN DY S H EPPAR D

If you’re a saxophonist and you would like to be involved in Saxophone Massive, The Sage Gateshead are recruitingsaxophonists of all ages and abilities – professionals,

amateurs and beginners.

Workshops: Northern Rock Foundation HallSunday 3rd February: 3-6pm Tutor: Andy SheppardSunday 24th February: 2-5pm Tutor: Chris SharkeySunday 24th March: 7-10pm Tutor: Chris Sharkey

Cost to join Saxophone Massive: £50 / Includes all three workshops and performance.

Register your place with our Ticket Office 0191 443 4661 or online at www.thesagegateshead.org

Performance: ConcourseSunday 7th April: 3.30pm with Andy Sheppard

Free

Sunday 7 April, Hall One, 7.30pm

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S OU L AN D F U N K DOU BL E B I L L :R U BY TU R N ER AN D TH E BR AN D N EW H EAV I ES

CALLING ALLSAXOPHONISTSOF ALL AGES & ABILITIES

Tickets: £19.50 & £25 / Jazz Festival Pass

Ruby Turner is a nationaland international treasure,with seven hit singlesincluding a definitive version of ‘I’d Rather GoBlind,’ three chart albumsand her prestigious US RnB No.1, ‘It’s Gonna BeAlright.’ Ruby has become a regular performer in Jools Holland’s Rhythm &Blues Orchestra, as well as featuring on numerousJools Holland albums. Ruby appears with herregular high energy band. “EARTHY AND IMPECCABLE VOCALS

MIRROR ABOUT RUBY TURNER

”Chris Sharkey Andy Sheppard

Ruby Turner

The Brand New Heaviesare a British musicinstitution. Founded in Ealing in 1985, their uniquemix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the dance scenefor well over two decadesand they show no sign ofstanding still. The foundingand ever-present trio of JanKincaid, Simon Bartholomewand Andrew Levy on drums/keyboards, guitar and bassrespectively were influentialin creating what becameknown as the acid jazzscene. They have since steered the Brand New Heavies into the current millennium, where they remain as influentialand respected as ever.

“THEY’RE A BAND THAT KNOWS HOWTO HAVE FUN AND THEIR ENJOYMENTWAS SIMPLY CONTAGIOUS.

AUREVIEW ABOUT THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES ”

The Brand New Heavies

Musical fireworks are guaranteed from an intercontinentaldialogue between the intense piano improvisations ofAlexander Hawkins and the extraordinary dynamic range

of South African percussionist Louis Moholo-Moholo, who playeda pivotal role in the influential community of South African exileswho transformed the evolution of British jazz from the 70s.

Bonga, Mwamba and ChampionThe supporting trio first met last July when Johannesburgborn saxophonist Ntshuks Bonga was in Newcastle with theRoyal Shakespeare Company, and asked Jazz North East toorganise a gig for him. Linking him with vibes maestro CoreyMwamba and Tyneside bassist Andy Champion proved aninspired choice, as they found common musical ground fromthe first note – inclining towards freedom but with a strongundercurrent of rhythm and melody.

Presented in collaboration with Jazz North East.

Tickets: £12 /

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PhronesisScandinavian/British jazz trio Phronesis have the ability to excite and inspire. Led by London-based Danish double-bass player Jasper Høiby, and featuring Ivo Neame on piano and the Swedish drummer Anton Eger, theircharismatic live performances have captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide and prompted Jazzwise to describe them as “the most exciting and imaginative piano trio since EST”.

Their fourth album, ‘Walking Dark’ has led to a busyinternational touring schedule and a host of awards.

Iain Ballamy & Stian Carstensen - The Little RadioThe resonance of button accordion and tenor saxophoneconjures up a rare, rich and beautiful sonority. Longestablished British saxophonist and composer Iain Ballamyand the astounding Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Stian Carstensen generate an arresting range of moods and textures. Their repertoire ranges widely from Chopin to Whitney Houston via Erik Satie and Kurt Weil, incorporating classic songs, jazz standards, original works,tangos and even children’s songs to make a rich and diverse programme that resounds with an engaging wit and humour.

Tickets: £16.50 / Jazz Festival Pass (Cabaret layout)

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TOIAIN BALLAMY ANDSTIAN CARSTENSENAT 7PM IN THE MUSICEDUCATION CENTRE (C9)FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

Sunday 7 AprilThe Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 8.30pm

AL EXAN DER H AW K I N S AN D LOU I S M OH OLO - M OH OLOPL U S BON G A , M W AM BA AN D CH AM PI ON

Sunday 7 April, Hall Two, 8pm

DOU BL E B I L L : I A I N BAL L AM Y & S T I AN CAR S TEN S EN – TH E L I T TL E R AD I O AN D PH R ON ES I S

Phronesis

Iain Ballamy

Stian Carstensen

Alexander Hawkins Louis Moholo-Moholo

Sunday 7 AprilHoochie Coochie,11pm – late

LATE NIGHT JAZZ,FUNK AND SOUL ATHOOCHIE COOCHIEHoochie Coochie Club incentral Newcastle (10-15minutes walk from The Sage Gateshead) will providea late night venue Friday to Sunday night (subject to capacity) for festivalaudiences. With a mix ofguest jazz musician and DJs.For more details visitwww.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Tickets: £5 (buy at HoochieCoochie on the night)

Musical fireworks are guaranteed from an intercontinentaldialogue between the intense piano improvisations ofAlexander Hawkins and the extraordinary dynamic range

of South African percussionist Louis Moholo-Moholo, who playeda pivotal role in the influential community of South African exileswho transformed the evolution of British jazz from the 70s.

Bonga, Mwamba and ChampionThe supporting trio first met last July when Johannesburgborn saxophonist Ntshuks Bonga was in Newcastle with theRoyal Shakespeare Company, and asked Jazz North East toorganise a gig for him. Linking him with vibes maestro CoreyMwamba and Tyneside bassist Andy Champion proved aninspired choice, as they found common musical ground fromthe first note – inclining towards freedom but with a strongundercurrent of rhythm and melody.

Presented in collaboration with Jazz North East.

Tickets: £12 /

SUNDAY 7 APRILSUND

AY

7 A

PRIL

PhronesisScandinavian/British jazz trio Phronesis have the ability to excite and inspire. Led by London-based Danish double-bass player Jasper Høiby, and featuring Ivo Neame on piano and the Swedish drummer Anton Eger, theircharismatic live performances have captured the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide and prompted Jazzwise to describe them as “the most exciting and imaginative piano trio since EST”.

Their fourth album, ‘Walking Dark’ has led to a busyinternational touring schedule and a host of awards.

Iain Ballamy & Stian Carstensen - The Little RadioThe resonance of button accordion and tenor saxophoneconjures up a rare, rich and beautiful sonority. Longestablished British saxophonist and composer Iain Ballamyand the astounding Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Stian Carstensen generate an arresting range of moods and textures. Their repertoire ranges widely from Chopin to Whitney Houston via Erik Satie and Kurt Weil, incorporating classic songs, jazz standards, original works,tangos and even children’s songs to make a rich and diverse programme that resounds with an engaging wit and humour.

Tickets: £16.50 / Jazz Festival Pass (Cabaret layout)

PRE-CONCERT TALK: ALYN SHIPTON TALKS TOIAIN BALLAMY ANDSTIAN CARSTENSENAT 7PM IN THE MUSICEDUCATION CENTRE (C9)FREE TO TICKET HOLDERS

Sunday 7 AprilThe Jazz Lounge, Northern Rock Foundation Hall, 8.30pm

AL EXAN DER H AW K I N S AN D LOU I S M OH OLO - M OH OLOPL U S BON G A , M W AM BA AN D CH AM PI ON

Sunday 7 April, Hall Two, 8pm

DOU BL E B I L L : I A I N BAL L AM Y & S T I AN CAR S TEN S EN – TH E L I T TL E R AD I O AN D PH R ON ES I S

Phronesis

Iain Ballamy

Stian Carstensen

Alexander Hawkins Louis Moholo-Moholo

Sunday 7 AprilHoochie Coochie,11pm – late

LATE NIGHT JAZZ,FUNK AND SOUL ATHOOCHIE COOCHIEHoochie Coochie Club incentral Newcastle (10-15minutes walk from The Sage Gateshead) will providea late night venue Friday to Sunday night (subject to capacity) for festivalaudiences. With a mix ofguest jazz musician and DJs.For more details visitwww.hoochiecoochie.co.uk

Tickets: £5 (buy at HoochieCoochie on the night)

BOOK I N G I N F OR M AT I ONH OW DO I BOOK M Y T I CK ETS ?You can either book online atwww.thesagegateshead.org or by calling ourTicket Office on 0191 443 4661. Ticket Office is open Monday–Sunday from 10am–6pm on non-performance days. On performancedays it is open for thirty minutes after thestart of the last performance. On Sundays andBank Holidays phone booking closes at 6pm.

Save with the ‘Jazz Festival Pass’Buy two or more tickets for either the Hall One or Hall Two Gateshead International JazzFestival concerts (or a combination of both)and save money.

• Buy tickets for two concerts and save £2 off each ticket (Save £4)

• Buy tickets for three concerts and save £3 off each ticket (Save £9)

• Buy tickets for four concerts and save £4 off each ticket (Save £16)

Contact Ticket Office for more details and to obtain the offer: 0191 443 4661 (this offer is not available through online bookings).

WHAT CONCESSIONS AM I ENTITLED TO?If you are under 16, a student, over 60 orunemployed then concessions are availableon some events. Look for the symbol.

W H AT I F I CAN ’T M AK E I T?We now offer a ticket cancellation protectionfor £2 per ticket. This will protect you againstcancellation resulting from accidents,unexpected illnesses and adverse weatherwhere warnings have been issued from theGovernment not to travel.

WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONSWHEN BUYING MY TICKETS?Details are available on our website or byrequesting details from our Ticket Office with a stamped addressed envelope.

WHAT IS CABARET LAYOUT?Unreserved seating around tables in NorthernRock Foundation Hall and on Level 1 in Hall Two.

HOW DO I GET TO THE SAGE GATESHEAD?Metro: Thanks to the generosity of Nexus, you cantravel to and from Gateshead Interchange by Metro,absolutely free: simply retain your event ticketfor inspection on the Metro (valid two hours priorto, and after, an event at The Sage Gateshead).

Car: The Sage Gateshead has its own car park withlift access situated directly behind the building. Aspecial festival car park offer of £6 for the weekendis available. These can be bought from the TicketOffice. There are a number of priority spaces forblue badge holders near the entrances to The SageGateshead as well as in our car park by the lifts.

Train: The nearest station is NewcastleCentral where a connection on the QuayLinkbus will bring you to The Sage Gateshead.

Air connections: A direct Metro link isavailable from Newcastle International Airport to Gateshead Interchange (around 30 minutes); then follow pedestrian signs for The Sage Gateshead or take the QuayLink bus.

W H ER E CAN I S TAY ? There are plenty of hotels within walkingdistance to The Sage Gateshead. This year the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle are offering a special rate of £65 to all those attendingGateshead International Jazz Festival. Call 0191 222 0333 and quote SAGE 050413.

CAN I EAT AN D DR I N K AT TH E S AGE G ATES H EAD?Our Sir Michael Straker Café and Brasserie willbe open throughout the festival and we will beoffering a special jazz menu in The Brasserie(with 10% off any evening meal when you make a reservation at the time of buying a ticket).Reservations for The Brasserie can be made bycontacting 0191 443 4654. There are plenty ofbars in The Sage Gateshead with a range of drinksavailable including our new bar on the Concoursethat will be opened this festival weekend.

HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?Please visit our website or contact our TicketOffice to find out recent updates and to join ourmailing list. We often post regular updates viaour social media channels too – facebook.com/thesagegateshead and @sage_gateshead

FORTHCOMINGJAZZ EVENTS ANDWORKSHOPS AT

THE SAGEG ATES H EAD

W W W . T H E S A G E G A T E S H E A D . O R G F O R M O R E D E T A I L S .

Most Fridays

J AZ Z N I GH TSJazz nights are a regular Friday feature on our Concourse. Visit our website for dates or call 0191 443 4654.

Tuesday 2 April and Wednesday 3 April

S TU DEN TS @ TH E S AGE G ATES H EAD :

JAZZ, POPULAR AND COMMERCIAL MUSICA range of inspiring performances by some of the top student musicians in the region – all studying on University of Sunderland’srenowned BMus (Hons) Jazz, Popular andCommercial Music degree delivered at The Sage Gateshead. A range of ensemblesperform both original and covered materialincluding pop, rock and jazz over two days.If you’re interested in applying for one of thedegree courses next year, this is a great wayto experience more of what we have to offer.

Saturday 27 April

QU ER CU S : I A I N BAL L AM Y, H U W W AR R EN AN D JU N E TABOR A journey through tales of love, loss andbloody battles in timeless and original songs.

Sunday 28 April

TH E J W OR D : TRILOK GURTU, PAOLO FRESU, OMAR SOSAFRASER FIFIELD AND GRAEME STEPHENCombining traditional and progressivemusical elements from their homelands of India, Italy and Cuba.

Every Monday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :BL U E JAZ Z VO I CESDeveloping a practical approach to solo singing and performance the group works onimprovisation, repertoire, vocal technique andperformance specifically with a jazz and bluesrepertoire. Classes must be booked for the term.

Every Wednesday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :JAZZ AND BLUES CHOIRThis choir is a great introduction to singingjazz and blues for adults. Classes must bebooked for the term.

Every Thursday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :ABS OL U TE BEG I N N ER S AXOPH ON E For adults who want to learn how to play thesaxophone. Classes must be booked for the term.

Every Thursday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :S AXOPH ON E EN S EM BL EThe Saxophone Ensemble is aimed at playersof grade 3-5 standard offering the chance toplay the saxophone with others. Classes mustbe booked for the term.

Every SaturdayYOU N G M U S I C I AN S PR OGR AM M E :J AZ Z AT TACKJazz Attack is a weekly class for those aged 12–18of Grade 4 and upwards, to develop their skills ofimprovisation. Part of our Open Studio Programme,within our Young Musicians Programme.

Project based during school yearYOU N G M U S I C I AN S PR OGR AM M E :J AM BON E Our regional jazz band which providesexperienced young players aged 13-19 of Grade7 and upwards, amazing opportunities to workwith influential directors and players from thejazz world and perform at high profile events.One of our Regional Youth Ensembles.

BOOK I N G I N F OR M AT I ONH OW DO I BOOK M Y T I CK ETS ?You can either book online atwww.thesagegateshead.org or by calling ourTicket Office on 0191 443 4661. Ticket Office is open Monday–Sunday from 10am–6pm on non-performance days. On performancedays it is open for thirty minutes after thestart of the last performance. On Sundays andBank Holidays phone booking closes at 6pm.

Save with the ‘Jazz Festival Pass’Buy two or more tickets for either the Hall One or Hall Two Gateshead International JazzFestival concerts (or a combination of both)and save money.

• Buy tickets for two concerts and save £2 off each ticket (Save £4)

• Buy tickets for three concerts and save £3 off each ticket (Save £9)

• Buy tickets for four concerts and save £4 off each ticket (Save £16)

Contact Ticket Office for more details and to obtain the offer: 0191 443 4661 (this offer is not available through online bookings).

WHAT CONCESSIONS AM I ENTITLED TO?If you are under 16, a student, over 60 orunemployed then concessions are availableon some events. Look for the symbol.

W H AT I F I CAN ’T M AK E I T?We now offer a ticket cancellation protectionfor £2 per ticket. This will protect you againstcancellation resulting from accidents,unexpected illnesses and adverse weatherwhere warnings have been issued from theGovernment not to travel.

WHAT ARE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONSWHEN BUYING MY TICKETS?Details are available on our website or byrequesting details from our Ticket Office with a stamped addressed envelope.

WHAT IS CABARET LAYOUT?Unreserved seating around tables in NorthernRock Foundation Hall and on Level 1 in Hall Two.

HOW DO I GET TO THE SAGE GATESHEAD?Metro: Thanks to the generosity of Nexus, you cantravel to and from Gateshead Interchange by Metro,absolutely free: simply retain your event ticketfor inspection on the Metro (valid two hours priorto, and after, an event at The Sage Gateshead).

Car: The Sage Gateshead has its own car park withlift access situated directly behind the building. Aspecial festival car park offer of £6 for the weekendis available. These can be bought from the TicketOffice. There are a number of priority spaces forblue badge holders near the entrances to The SageGateshead as well as in our car park by the lifts.

Train: The nearest station is NewcastleCentral where a connection on the QuayLinkbus will bring you to The Sage Gateshead.

Air connections: A direct Metro link isavailable from Newcastle International Airport to Gateshead Interchange (around 30 minutes); then follow pedestrian signs for The Sage Gateshead or take the QuayLink bus.

W H ER E CAN I S TAY ? There are plenty of hotels within walkingdistance to The Sage Gateshead. This year the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle are offering a special rate of £65 to all those attendingGateshead International Jazz Festival. Call 0191 222 0333 and quote SAGE 050413.

CAN I EAT AN D DR I N K AT TH E S AGE G ATES H EAD?Our Sir Michael Straker Café and Brasserie willbe open throughout the festival and we will beoffering a special jazz menu in The Brasserie(with 10% off any evening meal when you make a reservation at the time of buying a ticket).Reservations for The Brasserie can be made bycontacting 0191 443 4654. There are plenty ofbars in The Sage Gateshead with a range of drinksavailable including our new bar on the Concoursethat will be opened this festival weekend.

HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION?Please visit our website or contact our TicketOffice to find out recent updates and to join ourmailing list. We often post regular updates viaour social media channels too – facebook.com/thesagegateshead and @sage_gateshead

FORTHCOMINGJAZZ EVENTS ANDWORKSHOPS AT

THE SAGEG ATES H EAD

W W W . T H E S A G E G A T E S H E A D . O R G F O R M O R E D E T A I L S .

Most Fridays

J AZ Z N I GH TSJazz nights are a regular Friday feature on our Concourse. Visit our website for dates or call 0191 443 4654.

Tuesday 2 April and Wednesday 3 April

S TU DEN TS @ TH E S AGE G ATES H EAD :

JAZZ, POPULAR AND COMMERCIAL MUSICA range of inspiring performances by some of the top student musicians in the region – all studying on University of Sunderland’srenowned BMus (Hons) Jazz, Popular andCommercial Music degree delivered at The Sage Gateshead. A range of ensemblesperform both original and covered materialincluding pop, rock and jazz over two days.If you’re interested in applying for one of thedegree courses next year, this is a great wayto experience more of what we have to offer.

Saturday 27 April

QU ER CU S : I A I N BAL L AM Y, H U W W AR R EN AN D JU N E TABOR A journey through tales of love, loss andbloody battles in timeless and original songs.

Sunday 28 April

TH E J W OR D : TRILOK GURTU, PAOLO FRESU, OMAR SOSAFRASER FIFIELD AND GRAEME STEPHENCombining traditional and progressivemusical elements from their homelands of India, Italy and Cuba.

Every Monday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :BL U E JAZ Z VO I CESDeveloping a practical approach to solo singing and performance the group works onimprovisation, repertoire, vocal technique andperformance specifically with a jazz and bluesrepertoire. Classes must be booked for the term.

Every Wednesday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :JAZZ AND BLUES CHOIRThis choir is a great introduction to singingjazz and blues for adults. Classes must bebooked for the term.

Every Thursday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :ABS OL U TE BEG I N N ER S AXOPH ON E For adults who want to learn how to play thesaxophone. Classes must be booked for the term.

Every Thursday during term timeM U S I C F OR ADU LTS :S AXOPH ON E EN S EM BL EThe Saxophone Ensemble is aimed at playersof grade 3-5 standard offering the chance toplay the saxophone with others. Classes mustbe booked for the term.

Every SaturdayYOU N G M U S I C I AN S PR OGR AM M E :J AZ Z AT TACKJazz Attack is a weekly class for those aged 12–18of Grade 4 and upwards, to develop their skills ofimprovisation. Part of our Open Studio Programme,within our Young Musicians Programme.

Project based during school yearYOU N G M U S I C I AN S PR OGR AM M E :J AM BON E Our regional jazz band which providesexperienced young players aged 13-19 of Grade7 and upwards, amazing opportunities to workwith influential directors and players from thejazz world and perform at high profile events.One of our Regional Youth Ensembles.

Chairman: Lord Falconer of Thoroton The Sage GatesheadSt Mary’s SquareGateshead QuaysGatesheadNE8 2JR

The Sage Gateshead Founding Patrons:The Sage Group plcThe Barbour TrustNorthern Rock FoundationThe Garfield Weston FoundationJoan and Margaret Halbert

www.thesagegateshead.orgFollow us on Twitter: @sage_gateshead

Become a fan on facebook.com/thesagegateshead

ticketoffice@thesagegateshead.org

Ticket Office: 0191 443 4661

Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666

Brasserie: 0191 443 4654

We are proud of our environmental awareness: to see our policy, visit the About Us section of our website. This paper is sourced from well-managed forests and other controlled environments, as certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.

North Music Trust is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee, number 4044936 and as a charity, number 1087445.

Ticket sales alone are not enough to fund the breadth of our work. For more information about any of the above ways to support, please visit www.thesagegateshead.org/support

Photography creditsSara Da Costa, Louis DeCarlo, Jörg Grosse Geldermann, Steven Haberland, Ilze Kitshoff, Cat Munro, Eric Richmond, Mark Savage, Sebastian Schmidt, David Sinclair, Jon Willocks

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