PHILIPPA
Charismatic New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist Abram Wilson debuts original music inspired by the life of the Harlem born, mix raced classical piano prodigy, Philippa Schuyler. Wilson and his band of hard-hitting musicians will explore new compositional ground with music ranging from the roughest blues to the most melodic swing. Expect trumpet playing complete with beauty in tone complemented by stunning vocals as Wilson tells the sensitive story of an extraordinary and gifted musician’s troubled life. A combintation of music and story-telling will convey a woman presented with obstacles beyond her control from heartache to racism. Philippa promises to pierce the soul and melt the heart.
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THE TRUMPET KINGS: A TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE HUBBARD, LEE MORGAN AND WOODY SHAW
Abram Wilson delves into the jazz tradition as he presents Trumpet Kings, a performance featuring recordings by the great Freddie Hubbard, Lee Morgan, Clifford Brown and Woody Shaw. Expect to see Wilson along with a sensational rhythm section performing well known selections from their jazz repertoire. Join Abram in a rare opportunity that’s up close and personal in a night that will swing like the original kings before him.
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RUNNING WITH THE FLAME
Abram Wilson will burn up the UK jazz scene with an incredible septet featuring special guest artists Jean Toussaint, Pete King and Winston Rollins celebrating the London 2012 Olympic Games. Wilson presents traditional folk songs in a jazz style while emphasising the themes of spirituality, injustice, and love – the three subjects understood throughout our five inhabited continents. In addition to melody, rhythmic concepts, and the use of various harmonic scales, the representation of well known instruments within certain cultures will be explored. The music will inspire the audience to search for their own heritage while at the same time experiencing the culture of others.
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