Live Dates

Society for Recorder Player’s 2019 National Festival SRP International Composition Competition final . Première of my recorder quartet ‘Licorne‘ by BLOCK 4.

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Monthly residency with KALPADRUMA.  Upstairs at the Ritzy.

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Ft. Kalpadruma material, Jobim bossas,  Paco de Lucia flamenco

A celebration and exploration of the the vibrancy of the cosmopolitan and global nature of jazz and world music in London – Gypsy Nights returns with a new name, outlook and collaborations!!

Hosted by new resident band Kalpadruma, with guest nights presented by world-jazz projects on the scene – Fertile Grounds present a rare space on the scene focussing on world influenced jazz projects.

KALPADRUMA* is an exciting new jazz quintet exploring connections between Arabic, Turkish, Indian, Contemporary Classical and Jazz Musics. Led by saxophonist/composer Asha Parkinson (BBC Jazz Award semi-finalist 2018/ 2016, BBC Inspire young composer Semi-finalist 2016) it comprises some of the finest emerging players from London conservatoires. The band have already played at a range of venues, including 100 Club, Luna Lounge, Union Chapel.

8pm – 11pm.
Free Entry

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KALPADRUMA presents ‘Triggers: The Music of Change. Ft. première of my Saxophone Concerto for soprano and alto saxophone and chamber orchestra, plus the Kalpadruma Suite.

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Sunday 23 June 1-5pm  Asha Parkinson Trio, Pantiles Gin and Jazz Festival

There will be a range of gins to try and buy, along with cocktails, Champagne and other tasty tipples. Over 30 artisan gin producers will be on site over the weekend.
There will also be street food, a chill out area and top jazz sounds on the bandstand. Don’t miss it!

https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/icalrepeat.detail/2019/06/29/1671/85/capital-orchestra-the-future.html

NYJO Ambassadors @ Love Supreme Jazz Festival. Workshops and performance.

https://lovesupremefestival.com/info/travel#KAcWAwYHU0MgIgQl.97

Special guest with TABLEMUSIC @ St Anne’s Lewes Western Road Lewes.BN71RJ.
Thursday 25 July 1.10
Ft. my trio with sop sax ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’

Kalpadruma is a jazz quintet led by Asha Parkinson. It was recently formed to explore connections between contemporary, jazz, Indian, Arabic, Turkish and Flamenco music. The Kalpadruma* Suite is a six-movement work bringing together all these influences. It’s a culturally and stylistically diverse band (jazz quintet, flute, bass clarinet, trumpet, saxophone feature alongside a string quartet with occasional Bansuri flute.

Doors Open 1pm
Music 1.30pm -4pm
Tickets £9/7 concessions, under 25’s £5, kids under 16 free

Global Jazz Fusion with KALPADRUMA ft. Eliza Carrick-Davies. Brazilian classics and originals

KALPADRUMA quintet with the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians https://www.facebook.com/syrianorchestra/

Asha brings KALPADRUMA to the EFG London Jazz Festival Showcase. Doors 5.30pm. Tubes: Lambeth North, Waterloo

https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/events/isobella-burnham-asha-parkinson-tara-cunningham

Join the BBC Singers for a special Christmas celebration with a swing! Ben Palmer conducts the BBC Singers and members of the National Youth Jazz orchestra in a concert of popular festive favourites from yesteryear. Featuring classics such as The Christmas Song, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and many more. The BBC Singers are also joined by special guest, the international jazz singer Clare Teal.https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2019/event/bbc-singerspalmer-songs-and-festive-favourites

Festive Favourites: NYJO and Claire Teal. A Special Christmas Celebration with a Swing!