A central member of the new London jazz scene, clarinettist, saxophonist and composer Hutchings blurs the lines between jazz and classical music in Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, written for the legendary ‘King of Swing’ Benny Goodman. Reflecting further on the jazz idiom, he takes on Igor Stravinsky’s 3 Pieces For Clarinet Solo, then continues this theme in real time with a short solo clarinet improvisation.
Mar'20 What's Going On
February 28, 2021
9 February – 24 March 2021: SEED Ensemble & guests – celebrating the music of Pharoah Sanders (online)
Celebrating the life and work of Pharoah Sanders, Cassie Kinoshi and SEED Ensemble perform from his much-revered songbook, live streamed as part of EFG London Jazz Festival 2020.
Mar'20 What's Going On
February 28, 2021
9 FEBRUARY – 24 MARCH 2021: NUBYA GARCIA (ONLINE CONCERT)
Her debut album SOURCE is a dynamic and exploratory collection that has positioned her as one of the most exciting artists in the UK. Garcia had gained critical acclaim ahead of her solo release with her collectives Maisha and Nérija, and through frequent collaborations with prominent jazz musicians from the UK and abroad.
Dec'20 What's Going On
December 11, 2020
12.12.2020: VIRTUAL Black Abolitionist Tour of London
Whilst some of the buildings visited by these individuals do not remain, it is impossible to deny that we walk past important Black history sites on a daily basis, without realising the impact these men and women had on British society.
Sept'20 What's Going On
September 22, 2020
23.09.2020: HISTORY & THE LEGACY OF THE BERLIN CONFERENCE, ONLINE EVENT
This follow up to the first lecture on the Berlin Conference , focuses on the repercussions or fallout of that meeting of the 14 nations.
Sept'20
September 22, 2020
26.09.2020: EMANCIPATING THE BLACK MIND FROM HISTORICAL TRAUMA, ONLINE EVENT
This webinar will explore the impact of historical intergenerational trauma and systemic racism on black people’s mental health