Listen! presents...
new, original and improvised music in Cambridge
Mark Lockheart & John Parricelli
Saturday 11th January (Hall)
Mark Lockheart ~ saxophones and clarinets
John Parricelli ~ guitar
A brand new duo project from these two close friends and seasoned collaborators. They'll be exploring evocative soundscapes, worldly grooves, original songs and perhaps a jazz standard too. Read more...
Photo: Brian Homer
Elliot Galvin - The Ruin
Saturday 8th February (Hall)
Elliot Galvin ~ piano and synths
Mandhira de Saram ~ violin
Ruth Goller ~ bass and vocals
Sebastian Rochford ~ drums
Elliot Galvin launches his first new album for five years, together with a stellar line-up featuring some of his favourite musicians. 'A virtuosic, risk embracing one-off' - John Fordham
Photo: Arepo and James Holcomb
Strange Meeting: The Music of Bill Frisell
Saturday 22nd March (Hall)
Chris Batchelor ~ trumpet
Margrit Hasler ~ viola
John Parricelli ~ guitar
Dave Whitford ~ double bass
A new quartet exploring the distinctive, fluid, witty and stylistically varied music of the revered American guitarist and composer Bill Frisell. A unique balance of intricate arrangements and collective improvisation. Read more...
Photo: Steve Foster
The Little Radio
Saturday 12th April (Church)
Iain Ballamy ~ saxophones
Stian Carstensen ~ accordion
'The smallest big band duo in the world' play much loved classic songs, jazz standards and tangos alongside original tunes and children's songs. From Chopin to Whitney Houston via Eric Satie, Kurt Weill, Vaughan Williams, Fats Waller and Burt Bacharach. Read more...
Photo: Tim Dickeson
Héloïse Werner & Colin Alexander
Saturday 10th May (Church)
Héloïse Werner ~ soprano
Colin Alexander ~ cello
An innovative young duo performing original compositions, improvisations, and new music by contemporary composers. They're equally likely to include
a sublime rendition of a 12th century song written by Hildegard of Bingen. Read more...
Photo: Emma Werner
Unitarian Church or Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge CB1 1JW
Doors 7.30pm, music starts 8pm
Each concert £19.80 (including booking fee)
Season Pass - all five concerts - £76.30 (including booking fee)
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Individual concert tickets £20 at the door (if available)
The Listen! concert series is generously supported by LT123, the Cambridge-based specialists in English Language assessment, learning and tailor-made training materials. Read about the expert services they provide here.