Live Dates
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Sat13Apr20193:00 pmUshaw College Durham DH7 9RH
Society for Recorder Player’s 2019 National Festival SRP International Composition Competition final . Première of my recorder quartet ‘Licorne‘ by BLOCK 4.
For more information click here
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Wed17Apr20197:30 pmRitzy. Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, Brixton SW2 1JG
Monthly residency with KALPADRUMA. Upstairs at the Ritzy.
For more information click here
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Wed15May20198:00 pmRitzy. Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, Brixton SW2 1JGFt. 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.
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Thu23May20197:00 pmGuildhall School of Music & Drama London EC2Y 8DX
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.
Tickets via Eventbrite here
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Thu13Jun20197:30 pmPalace Theatre Appletongate Newark, NG24 1JY
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Sun23Jun20191:00 pmThe Pantiles, London Road Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN
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! -
Sat29Jun201919.30pmLSO St Luke's, 161 Old St, London EC1V9NG
https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/icalrepeat.detail/2019/06/29/1671/85/capital-orchestra-the-future.html
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Sat06Jul20191.30 & 3pmGlynde Place, Glynde Lewes BN8 6SX
NYJO Ambassadors @ Love Supreme Jazz Festival. Workshops and performance.
https://lovesupremefestival.com/info/travel#KAcWAwYHU0MgIgQl.97
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Wed17Jul20198:00 pmRitzy Picturehouse Brixton Oval Coldharbour Lane London SW2 1JGKALPADRUMA @ Upstairs at the Ritzyhttps://www.facebook.com/events/387448901872050/
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Thu25Jul20191:10 pmSt Anne’s Lewes Western Road Lewes.BN71RJ.
Special guest with TABLEMUSIC @ St Anne’s Lewes Western Road Lewes.BN71RJ.
Thursday 25 July 1.10
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Sun15Sep20191:00 pmInkwell 31 Potternewton Lane Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 3LW
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
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Wed18Sep20198:00 pmRitzy. Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, Brixton SW21JG
Global Jazz Fusion with KALPADRUMA ft. Eliza Carrick-Davies. Brazilian classics and originals
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Wed16Oct20198:00 pmRitzy. Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, Brixton SW2 1JG
KALPADRUMA quintet with the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians https://www.facebook.com/syrianorchestra/
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Sun24Nov20196:00 pmLONDON Waterloo Creative Studio (IKLECTIK) 20 Carlisle Ln London SE1 7LG
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
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Fri13Dec20197:30 pmMilton Court Concert Hall, Milton Court, Silk St London EC2Y 9BH
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
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Sun15Dec20193:00 pmSaffron Hall. Audeley End Road. Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
Festive Favourites: NYJO and Claire Teal. A Special Christmas Celebration with a Swing!
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Tue21Jan202019:00 – 21:pm1532 Performing Arts Centre 1532 Performing Arts Centre, Elton Road
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Wed22Jan20208:00 pmRitzy. Brixton Oval, Caoldharbour Ln, Brixton SW2 1JG
KALPADRUMA quintet ft. special guest Richard Sweet (percussion).
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Fri31Jan202019:30 – 21:30pmLeeds Town Hall The Headrow
NYJO Jazz Orchestra will end the first month of 2020 at Leed Town Hall. In this concert, the orchestra delivers a programme celebrating the greatest jazz classics ever written. Featuring tunes by the indisputable jazz masters, such as Ellington and Monk, this concert explores some landmarks of the jazz canon with the future stars of the UK jazz scene.
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Sat01Feb202019:30pmLamproom Theatre Westgate, Barnsley S70 2DX
Great American Songbook programme at The Lamproom Theatre. Come hear the very best jazz standards from the 1920’s – 50’s, with classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael and more.
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Sat08Feb2020
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Sat15Feb202010:00 pmArcola Theatre & Bar 24 Ashwin St Dalston London E8 3DL https://www.arcolatheatre.com/visit/travel/
KALPADRUMA with guest singer Hamsa Mounif. Mixing together elements of Syrian Muwashshah and contemporary Jazz, this programme of music is rhythmically charged while capturing the emotional intensity of Arabic melody. Tickets: £10 on the door (or to reserve contact bar@arcolatheatre.com)
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Wed19Feb20208:00 pmRitzy. Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Ln, Brixton SW2 1JG
KALPADRUMA PRESENTS: GUITAR CARNIVAL! with special guests Nikos Ziarkis (Greek lute) & Joao Menezes (acoustic guitar). From Bossa Nova to Greek Folk Dances, combined with KALPADRUMA’S signature mix of Arabic, Turkish, Indian, Jazz and Contemporary Classical influences. FREE (but early arrival recommended)
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Wed11Mar202012:00 amRonnie Scott's 47 Frith St Soho, London W1D 4HT
The NYJO Lions is an ever-developing ensemble featuring some of the finest young jazz talent the UK has to offer. Members of the line-up are bandleaders, composers and accomplished sidemen in their own right, with performance credits including some of the UK’s top venues and festivals. Tonight’s launch features music drawing influence from Roy Hargrove, Robert Glasper, Soweto Kinch, Becca Stevens, Shabaka Hutchings and more.https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/5859-the-nyjo-lions-ft-phil-meadows
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Thu12Mar20207:00 pmRich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd
Josephine Davies, award-winning saxophonist, composer and former NYJO member, will lead the orchestra through her original music, arranged for NYJO’s unique 24-piece ensemble.
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Wed18Mar20208:00 pmUpstairs at the Ritzy. Brixton Oval, SW2 1JG
Flamenco evening ft. KALPADRUMA with guests Sam Peña (piano) and Elsa Hackett (vocals)
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Fri20Mar2020
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Mon20Apr202012:00 amRonnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT
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Wed20May2020tbcGuildhall Main Hall Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 7BB United Kingdom
NYJO return to Northern Ireland for the first time in 20 years, to deliver a blistering evening of contemporary Big Band from some of the finest young players in UK Jazz. https://cityofderryjazzfestival.com/listings/
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Fri05Jun20207:30 pmThe Curve William St Slough, SL1 1XY United Kingdom
NYJO’s flaship 24 piece ensemble takes to the stage at Slough’s Curve Theatre.
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Wed28Apr20218:00 pmDigital Broadcast from The Colyer-Fergusson Concert Hall Canterbury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPHiidge_eY
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Sun16May20218:00 pmLivestream from Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
Ronnie Scott’s and NYJO present a series of collaborations. Asha features with her KALPADRUMA band, performing quintet versions from her upcoming album Onwards, plus material from the Encounters suite: an evocative musical world where jazz, Arabic Maqam and contemporary classical meet with the powerful poetry of Maram al-Masri.
https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/6487-live-stream-nyjo-presentsasha-parkinson #lockdownsessions
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Mon14Jun20218:30 pmRonnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT
Seminal British Jazz-Rock band, Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia, join forces with National Youth Jazz Orchestra to celebrate the launch of Bulletproof, a new album from the virtuoso saxophonist, composer & bandleader.
Nearly 5 decades after the formation of the legendary British jazz-rock band Barbara Thompson’s Paraphernalia; the group return in force with a new studio album ‘Bulletproof’. Featuring 10 original compositions from the virtuoso saxophonist, composer and bandleader Barbara Thompson MBE, and a mixed line-up of classic members and young talent; the album is packed with musical fervour and explosive improvisations.
Due to a continued struggle with Parkinson’s Disease; this is the first Paraphernalia outing that does not feature Barbara herself on saxophone. The remaining able members of the band – Pete Lemer on keyboards, Billy Thompson on violin, and Dave ‘Taif’ Ball on bass – join forces with 17 phenomenal players from the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, to bring an exuberant twist to the classic tracks under the expert leadership of Mark Armstrong.
In loving memory of Jon Hiseman, 1944 – 2018
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Sat17Jul2021
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Sun18Jul20217:00 pmSt. Nicholas’ Chapel, Kings Lynn St. Ann's Street Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE30 1NH United Kingdom
NYJO are back for 2021 with a post-lockdown energy you don’t want to miss! Look forward to some exciting arrangements inspired by the work of Lionel Hampton, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner and many more! This performance will also include a selection of tracks taken from NYJO’s upcoming album “She Said’, which celebrates women in jazz across multiple generations.
Guest Soloist, Asha Parkinson
Asha Parkinson is a London-based composer and saxophonist whose work regularly crosses the boundaries between a variety of musical traditions. Asha currently runs the Kalpadruma collective, who explore the connections between contemporary classical, jazz and various world music forms. In its third year, the group has performed at a number of venues, including the London Jazz Festival, the Jazz Sevens Leeds series and Union Chapel.
Asha was one of four composers to receive a Breakthrough Commission from Jazz South for a composition bringing together Kalpadruma and members of the Orchestra of Syrian Musicians. Her debut album ‘Onwards’ is scheduled for release in Autumn 2021. https://www.nyjo.org.uk/gig/nyjo-kings-lynn-festival-2021/
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Sat21Aug202112.00 – 20.00Charlton Park, Greenwich 21 Cemetery Lane London, SE7 8DZ United Kingdom
Royal Greenwich Together 21 is a free event kicking off a midday on 21 August in Charlton Park. Come and celebrate the amazing mix of cultures, communities and people in the borough. This event proudly champions Royal Greenwich’s amazing diversity with entertainment and activities from around the globe and revels in the fact that we can finally be together again in 2021.
https://www.nyjo.org.uk/gig/nyjo-royal-greenwich-together-21/
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Fri10Sep202119.30pmLeeds Town Hall, Leeds.
NYJO alumna Amy Winehouse is undoubtedly one of the greatest musical talents to come out of the UK. Her unmistakable character, vocal dexterity and masterful songwriting made her a pop icon. Her tragic passing makes her one of the most sorely missed artists in recent memory. Now, ten years on, her music still shines, undiminished, in all its defiant brilliance.
This concert series celebrates Amy’s enduring legacy, reimagining hits and revisiting early works she sang with the 24-piece National Youth Jazz Orchestra as a promising 16-year-old singer, back in 2000. This is a chance to see some incredible young musicians honour Amy’s short but unforgettable career with a performance that fans of big band jazz, and Amy obsessives will enjoy together, as one.
https://www.leedstownhall.co.uk/whatson-event/nyjo-presents-the-music-of-amy-winehouse/?venue=771/
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Thu23Sep202119.30pmTheatre Royal and Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham
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Fri24Sep2021
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Sun26Sep2021
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Thu07Oct202119.30pmDe La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea
NYJO’s celebration of the life & music of the amazing Amy Winehouse heads to the De La Warr Pavilion.
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Mon11Oct2021
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Thu14Oct2021
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Thu21Oct2021
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Sat30Oct2021
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Thu04Nov2021
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Sat06Nov2021
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Fri19Nov202119.30pmCafe Oto, 18–22 Ashwin street, Dalston, London
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Sat20Nov202119.30pmCafe Oto, 18–22 Ashwin street, Dalston, London
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Sun28Nov2021
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Sat05Feb20227:30 pmThe North Wall Arts Centre South Parade, Summertown, Oxford
NYJO performs the classic works of Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and more – led by Artistic Director, Mark Armstrong.
https://www.nyjo.org.uk/gig/nyjo-basie-beyond-the-north-wall-oxford/
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Thu10Feb20227:30 pmThe Fire Station, Sunderland Culture The Fire Station High Street West, Sunderland
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Sun20Feb20227:30 pmDerby Theatre 15 Theatre Walk, Derby
NYJO’s Amy Winehouse celebration tour visits the Derby Theatre!
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Fri25Feb20227:30 pmDe Montfort University Gateway House, Leicester
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Wed02Mar20227:30 pmHall for Cornwall Back Quay, Truro
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Thu10Mar20227:00 pmPortsmouth Guidhall Guildhall Square, Portsmouth
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Fri11Mar20227:30 pmPalace Theatre, Redditch Alcester Street, Redditch, Worcestershire
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Sun13Mar20223:00 pmThe Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama North Rd, Cardiff
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Fri18Mar20227:30 pmBedales School Church Road, Steep, Petersfield
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Sat19Mar20227:30 pmWoolwich Works The Fireworks Factory, 11 No. 1 Street, London
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Thu31Mar20227:30 pmPizza Express Jazz Club, Soho 10 Dean Street, London
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Sun10Apr20228:00 pmThe Stables Stockwell Ln, Wavendon, Milton Keynes
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Mon11Apr20227:00 pmCity University, London EC1V 0HB
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Sat16Apr20227:00 pmBand on the Wall, Manchester 27 Swan St, Manchester
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Fri29Apr20228:00 pmGuildhall, Guildhall St, Derry, Ireland. BT48 6DQ
City of Derry Jazz Festival https://cityofderryjazzfestival.com/Programme/
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Thu05May20228:00 pmBarbican Centre, Silk St. London EC2Y8DS
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Fri13May20227:30 pmSt Andrew's & Blackfriar's Hall, St. Andrew's Street, Norwich
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Thu19May20227:00 pmWatford Palace Theatre, 20 Clarendon Rd Watford WD17 1JZ
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Sun05Jun20221:00 pmHoward Assembly Room, Leeds
Ahead of their concert for Leeds Jazz Festival (Sun 5 Jun, 4pm), here’s a chance to sit in on a rehearsal with Issie Barratt’s all-star Interchange ensemble as they play through brand new works by emerging female composers for the very first time.
https://www.jazzleeds.org.uk/issie-barratts-interchange-open-rehearsal-5th-june/
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Sun05Jun20224:00 pmHoward Assembly Room, Leeds
Composer and baritone sax player Issie Barratt brings her stellar all-female ensemble INTERCHANGE to the Howard Assembly Room for Leeds Jazz Festival, performing two blistering sets from their acclaimed debut album Donna’s Secret.
https://www.jazzleeds.org.uk/issie-barratts-interchange-sunday-5th-june-4pm/
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Sun12Jun2022tbcHarborough Jazz Club, Three Swans Hotel, 21 High Street, Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7NJ
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Thu23Jun2022
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Sun17Jul2022tbcThe Fireworks Factory, 11 No. 1 St., Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD
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Sun04Sep2022
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Wed14Sep20227:45 pmVortex Jazz Club 11 Gillett Square London, N16 8AZ
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Wed02Nov20228:30 pm47 Frith Street Soho London W1D 4HT
Asha founded the Kalpadruma Collective in 2017 to explore authentic, vital, and exciting meeting points between Jazz, Contemporary Classical, Mediterranean, Arab, and Indian music traditions. The powerful, potent do-dectet force of saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, trumpet, string quartet and rhythm section is regularly complimented by appearances from high profile guest artists including oud player, Nikos Ziarkas, singer, Hamsa Mounif and flautist, Gareth Lockrane. The evening will be a fast-paced, cinematic journey of material from Asha’s debut Album ‘Onwards’ plus new works centred around ideals of possession; reflected in Asha’s brand-new compositions plus arrangements of Jobim, Morricone, and Turkish bağlama music. Ticket link: https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/7923-asha-parkinsonas-kalpadruma
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Mon21Nov20221:10 pmSt James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
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Tue31Jan202310:00 amGalvanising Shop. Medway Campus University of Kent, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Kent ME4 4TY.
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Mon20Feb202319.00 (tbc)Centre for Music Performance University of Cambridge Faculty of Music | 11 West Road | CAMBRIDGE CB3 9DP
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Tue21Feb20236:00 pmRonnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street Soho London W1D 4HT
Under the direction of Mark Armstrong, NYJO celebrates the iconic Blue Note Records. Includes my new commissioned arrangements of Skylark and Chega de Saudade https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/performances/view/8105-nyjo-presents-blue-note
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Fri03Mar20237:30 pmTaunton Brewhouse Coal Orchard, Taunton TA1 1JL
In 2023, NYJO is touring a programme in celebration of the history and immeasurable talent of Ray Charles, to whom all jazz musicians and fans alike owe so much, featuring the brilliant singer, Tommy Blaize. https://www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/tommy-blaize-nyjo-present-ray-charles/
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Sat04Mar20237:30 pmRepertory Theatre Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2TR
In 2023, NYJO is touring a programme in celebration of the history and immeasurable talent of Ray Charles, to whom all jazz musicians and fans alike owe so much, featuring the brilliant singer, Tommy Blaize.
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Thu09Mar20237:00 pm20 Sherwood Street London W1F 7ED
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Fri10Mar20237:30 pmStoller Hall Hunts Bank, Manchester M3 1DA
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Thu16Mar20237:30 pmNorwich Playhouse 42-58 St George’s St, Norwich, NR3 1 AB
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Sun26Mar20238:30 pmThe Concorde Stoneham Ln., Eastleigh SO50 9HQ
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Thu30Mar20237:30 pmThe Apex 1 Charter Square St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3FD
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Sat01Apr20237:30 pmWoolwich Works The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD
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Sun02Apr20237:30 pmCheltenham Town Hall Imperial Square, Cheltenham GL50 1QA
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Mon03Apr20237:30 pmRoyal & Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP
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Wed05Apr2023
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Fri07Apr20237:30 pmUsher Hall Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
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Thu13Apr2023tbcSpice Jazz Soho, 6 Moor St, London W1D 5NA
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Wed26Apr20237:00 pmThe Lighthouse Centre For The Arts, 21 Kingland Rd, Poole BH15 1UG
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Sun21May20236:00 pmSt Cyprian's Church, Clarence Gate Glentworth St, London NW1 6AX
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Wed28Jun2023
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Thu31Aug2023
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Sat02Sep2023tbcSeven Arts, Leeds Seven Artspace Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3PD
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Tue19Sep20238:00 pmCafé Oto 18–22 Ashwin street Dalston London E8 3DL
Sam Eastmond has been a regular collaborator with John Zorn over the last decade. With his large ensemble Spike Orchestra, he has arranged and conducted large ensemble albums in Zorn’s Masada Book Two (Cerberus), and Book Three (Binah), as well as his own compositions (Splintered Stories) for Zorn’s Tzadik Label. His upcoming record is part of Zorn’s latest series The Bagatelles.
This performance features music from The Bagatelles and celebrates John Zorn’s 70th birthday, presenting works from their latest release, and from Eastmond’s extensive work in John Zorn’s Masada book series celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.Composed by John Zorn
Conducted and Arranged by Sam Eastmond
Alto Sax – Chris Williams
Tenor Sax – Asha Parkinson
Tenor Sax – George Garford
Baritone Sax – Mick Foster
Trumpet/Flugelhorn – Noel Langley
Trumpet/Flugelhorn – Charlotte Keeffe
Trombone – Joel Knee
Tuba – Tom Briers
Guitar – Moss Freed
Piano – Olly Chalk
Bass – Fergus Quill
Drums – Alasdair Pennington
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Mon29Jan20247:00 pmWest Road Concert Hall & Music Faculty, CB3 9DP
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Mon12Feb20247:00 pmWest Road Concert Hall & Music Faculty, CB3 9DP
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Sun14Apr2024
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Fri03May202421:15- 23:45The Crypt of St Giles Church, Camberwell Church Street, London SE5 8QZ
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Sun05May20242:30 pmParabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham
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Fri31May2024
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Thu04Jul2024
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Sun14Jul20247:15 pmThe Mowlem Theatre Shore Rd, Swanage, BH19 1DD
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Wed24Jul2024
This programme is a fast-paced, cinematic journey of material from the group’s debut EP Onwards and material from the forthcoming album Possession.
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Fri22Nov20247:30 pmJacqueline Du Pre Music Building
Asha Parkinson’s wonderful Kalpadruma Ensemble is a filmic global 14-piece studio orchestra bringing together jazz quintet, string quartet, woodwind, voice and the distinctive sound of the qanun playing powerfully melodic, rhythmically sophisticated, often groove-based material. Asha’s vibrant, genrebusting second album, Possession, blurs the boundaries between Jazz, Contemporary Classical, Flamenco, Mediterranean and Arab musics to find its own unique, deeply resonant voice. Subjects range from obsessive love to urban trance to mystical inspiration to devotion and beyond.
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Sat22Feb2025
https://www.nyjo.org.uk/gig/nyjo-basie-beyond-pizza-express-jazz-club-soho-london/
https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/asha-parkinsons-kalpadruma-sextet/?instance_id=583841
