Join us Friday afternoon at Southbank Centre as we celebrate the life of Harlem born mixed raced pianist, Philippa Schuyler. The performance by the quartet at 5:30pm will be preceded by a New Orleans processional and presentation by Kids Company and myself along with the Londorleans Brass Band at 4:40pm. The entrire performance is free so bring all your friends and family to this special tribute.
Unedited Limited Edition CDs will be available on the day!
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The last two days the Abram Wilson Quartet has been rehearsing hard. In case you've missed it, the Quartet is now officially me on trumpet and vocals, Alex Davis on bass, Dave Hamblett on drums and Reuben James on piano.
We've got some great gigs lined up, check out the calendar for more details, but here's a quick snapshot:
4th & 5th November - Birmingham Symphony Hall for a gig AND a workshop (with Matt Fisher replacing Dave on drums)
18th November - Harrow Arts Centre as part of the London Jazz Festival
23rd November - Recording for the Jamie Cullum Radio Show!!! Should be aired 6th December
17th December - Kings Place with Jason Marsalis and Myrna Hague
18th December - Turner Sims with Jason Marsalis and Myrna Hague
Here's some photos of us at the end of the two days, about to head home.
Yes we are getting ready for Christmas already as we rehearse for a A New Orleans Style Christmas Story which features my quartet with drummer and good friend from New Orleans, Jason Marsalis (Wynton's youngest brother), and jazz vocalist, Myrna Hague. Below are some quick photos of the band rehearsing as well as a clip of Ms. Myrna speaking about the importance of repertoire as an artist. This is gig selling quickly so purchase tickets here! http://bit.ly/rsjUW3
I just finished a rehearsal for our London Jazz Festival Performance this year at Harrow Arts Centre on November 18th with Reuben James - piano, Alex Davis bass and Dave Hamblett - drums. I know what you're saying. Why are we rehearsing so early? It's because we are going to make sure this gig is GREAT. We'll be playing music from my Life Paintings cd as well as a collection of newly written compositions inspired by artist, Sheila Maurice-Grey called Singing Pictures. Book Tickets here: http://www.harrowarts.com/go/dance/details/777-h-wired-abram-wilson
We have just finished today's rehearsal for Philippa at Spice Of Life, a set of original compositions that feature Stephen Pringle on piano, Yuri Galkin on bass and Matt Fisher on drums. Check out some of the photos and this soundclip of what to expect from these brand new compositions! Book tickets here: http://www.spiceoflifesoho.com/music.htm
Just finished recording new music for Life Paintings and Singing Pictures for our Kings Place performance on May 21st. The music sounds really exiting! Singing Pictures features Reuben James on piano, Alex Davis on bass and Dave Hamblett on drums, along with the art work of Sheila Maurice-Grey. Life Paintings features stunning photographs by Ben Amure. Limited copies of Singing Pictures will be available at the gig. Check out these pictures of the recording session at my apartment in London. Book tickets here: http://bit.ly/fPkIDR
Check out this footage by Ben Amure of my newly composed Longing For Love, from the Philippa project.
Getting ready to debut music from PHILIPPA at Pizza Express on April 12. The band is booked. Time to book the rehearsals!