Rochester, NY and New York City will once again play host to America's largest series of British jazz concerts in June 2010. Produced by ESIP, 'Made in the UK 2010' (MinUK) will show case five English groups, three Scottish and two Welsh groups at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) and jazz venues in New York. ESIP's partners this year are the Scottish Arts Council, Scottish Jazz Federation, Glasgow Jazz Festival, Jazz Services and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
The English artists selected for the XRIJF concerts from 11 - 19 June are Stan Tracey and his trio, John Taylor, Get The Blessing, Gwyneth Herbert Quartet and Dennis Rollins' Velocity Trio. Paula Gardiner will be presenting Little Fish and Evan Clegg's 'Explorations' project from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Brass Jaw, the Ryan Quigley Sextet and Tommy Smith's performance with Brian Kellock will represent the Scottish jazz scene.
A four day mini-festival in NYC kicks off with a performance by the Stan Tracey Trio at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Lincoln Center on Monday 14th June. A special night at Birdland on Tuesday 15th June will celebrate the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club featuring many special guest artists. Get The Blessing are confirmed for Joe's' Pub on Wednesday 16th June, while Gwyneth Herbert will perform an NYC concert on Thursday 17th June in a venue to be confirmed.
XRIJF has become one of the USA's leading jazz festivals in the seven years of its existence. As well as presenting legendary artists from the jazz community such as Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck the XRIJF places strong emphasis on presenting the emerging artists from around the world.
“We've been impressed with jazz musicians coming from the UK for many years and are happy that 'Made in the UK' is now a regular part of the festival." John Nugent, Artistic Director & Producer - XRIJF
ESIP has been programming cutting-edge concerts, tours and festivals for a variety of UK and international clients.
“We've been given the opportunity to present British artists at one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the States and introduce their music to a wider audience. We are thrilled to be working with John Nugent and his team in Rochester, the Lincoln Center & other great jazz clubs in the States and look forward to developing these relationships in the long- term for the benefit of many more British musicians." John Ellson, Director - ESIP
Made In The UK 2010 Concert Schedule
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
Christ Church, 141 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604 (6.45pm / 8.45pm)
Friday 11 June Stan Tracey Trio (Made in England)
Saturday 12 June Brass Jaw (Made in Scotland)
Sunday 13 June Tommy Smith / Brian Kellock (Made in Scotland)
Monday 14 June Ryan Quigley Sextet (Made in Scotland)
Tuesday 15 June Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (Made in Wales)
Wednesday 16 June John Taylor (Made in England)
Thursday 17 June Get The Blessing (Made in England)
Friday 18 June Gwyneth Herbert Quartet (Made in England)
Saturday 19 June Dennis Rollins' Velocity (Made in England)
Dizzy's Club Coca Cola
Jazz at Lincoln Center, 33 West 60th Street, Broadway, New York
Monday 14 June Stan Tracey Trio
Birdland
315 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Tuesday 15 June Ronnie Scott's Night with Special Guests
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY. 10003
Wednesday 16 June Get The Blessing
The English artists selected for the XRIJF concerts from 11 - 19 June are Stan Tracey and his trio, John Taylor, Get The Blessing, Gwyneth Herbert Quartet and Dennis Rollins' Velocity Trio. Paula Gardiner will be presenting Little Fish and Evan Clegg's 'Explorations' project from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Brass Jaw, the Ryan Quigley Sextet and Tommy Smith's performance with Brian Kellock will represent the Scottish jazz scene.
A four day mini-festival in NYC kicks off with a performance by the Stan Tracey Trio at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Lincoln Center on Monday 14th June. A special night at Birdland on Tuesday 15th June will celebrate the world famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club featuring many special guest artists. Get The Blessing are confirmed for Joe's' Pub on Wednesday 16th June, while Gwyneth Herbert will perform an NYC concert on Thursday 17th June in a venue to be confirmed.
XRIJF has become one of the USA's leading jazz festivals in the seven years of its existence. As well as presenting legendary artists from the jazz community such as Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck the XRIJF places strong emphasis on presenting the emerging artists from around the world.
“We've been impressed with jazz musicians coming from the UK for many years and are happy that 'Made in the UK' is now a regular part of the festival." John Nugent, Artistic Director & Producer - XRIJF
ESIP has been programming cutting-edge concerts, tours and festivals for a variety of UK and international clients.
“We've been given the opportunity to present British artists at one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the States and introduce their music to a wider audience. We are thrilled to be working with John Nugent and his team in Rochester, the Lincoln Center & other great jazz clubs in the States and look forward to developing these relationships in the long- term for the benefit of many more British musicians." John Ellson, Director - ESIP
Made In The UK 2010 Concert Schedule
Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
Christ Church, 141 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604 (6.45pm / 8.45pm)
Friday 11 June Stan Tracey Trio (Made in England)
Saturday 12 June Brass Jaw (Made in Scotland)
Sunday 13 June Tommy Smith / Brian Kellock (Made in Scotland)
Monday 14 June Ryan Quigley Sextet (Made in Scotland)
Tuesday 15 June Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (Made in Wales)
Wednesday 16 June John Taylor (Made in England)
Thursday 17 June Get The Blessing (Made in England)
Friday 18 June Gwyneth Herbert Quartet (Made in England)
Saturday 19 June Dennis Rollins' Velocity (Made in England)
Dizzy's Club Coca Cola
Jazz at Lincoln Center, 33 West 60th Street, Broadway, New York
Monday 14 June Stan Tracey Trio
Birdland
315 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Tuesday 15 June Ronnie Scott's Night with Special Guests
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY. 10003
Wednesday 16 June Get The Blessing
