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Partisans

Active since: 1996

Since their formation in 1996 Partisans has been thrilling audiences the world over with their ferociously energetic performances of tightly knit themes and the great freedom coming from their years of playing together. Partisans are real band – known for bridging the gap between New York swing, European improv and UK jam– where the combination of each member’s influences feeds a genuine creative spark generating huge excitement and energy. Co- led by two of the preeminent musicians of their generation, Phil Robson (guitars) and Julian Siegel (tenor sax & bass clarinet), the quartet line-up is completed by Thaddeus Kelly (bass) and Gene Calderazzo (drums)

David Sylvian

Born: February 23, 1958

The David Sylvian that fronted new wave pop band Japan wore luminescent hair and glam make-up; on the cover of his solo debut, 1984's Brilliant Trees, he was stylish and refined, a gentleman popster. But the illustration that introduces 2003's Blemish sends a different message: he's bedraggled and unshaven, his far-off expression turned haunted. The new millennium has seen a more serious Sylvian, several steps further along on his musical journey and seeking new sounds to explain new traumas. While Japan started off as one of many '70s New Romantic bands, they made an unpredictable break with their hit "Ghosts" - a searching and evocative single where spare rhythms and fleeting electronic sounds lay under Sylvian's smouldering tenor

Ian Ritchie

Born: January 19, 1964

an Ritchie has had a long and varied career in music. Originally inspired to play the saxophone from listening to Charlie Parker and John Coltrane, his first band was light years away from jazz. Deaf School were a theater rock band from Liverpool that had a profound influence on the Merseyside music scene for years after their demise. After relocating to London, Ritchie became a popular studio session player. He is featured on recordings by Wham, The Beach Boys, Dee C Lee, Ash, Aswad, Steel Pulse, David Grant and many others. His interest in all things electronic sparked a new phase in his career

Richard Bailey

Born: November 8, 1955

Guyanese-born Richard Bailey started his drumming career in Trinidad at the age of nine, sitting in on percussion, drums and even bass guitar with his elder brother Robert's ( Robert Bailey, keyboard -OSIBISA) group, the top band in Trinidad and Tobago at that time. He also accompanied Robert, who played Hammond organ, to perform TV/Live concerts as a duo. At twelve years old Richard's family moved to London where Richard went to school, sitting in on occasional gigs in his spare time, but while at school Richard also excelled in athletics, becoming Southern England school champ at 100 metres

Theo Travis

The London-based saxophonist and composer Theo Travis has made a name for himself on the British jazz scene for his virtuosity and soulful style as well as his fine compositions. Born in Birmingham, Theo studied classical music at the University of Manchester whilst playing in various jazz and rock bands. He signed to 33 Records in 1993, has released 3 solo albums on the label to date and has just finished the improvised album Bodywork with drummer John Marshall and guitarist Mark Wood. In Oct 1996 Travis released Secret Island, his third CD on 33 Records which also features guitarist John Etheridge

Sally Wallis

Sally Wallis is a London-based singer-songwriter and voice-over artist. After working "behind the scenes" doing work for commercials, movies, DVDs and more, she has decided to step into the spotlight with her first CD, Blues Flames. The album is a mix of jazz and blues -think Tom Waits meets Nina Simone- and is a wonderful mix of covers and self-penned songs. Blues Matters Magazine said "Sally’s rich chocolate, sultry vocal, with its ability to be gritty or polished as required, with superb register and innovation, contains as much of the elements of the Blues as jazz." Become a fan. Spread the wor

Greg Gottlieb

Born: June 7, 1983

Greg Gottlieb is an Australian double bassist, whose growing demand on the original jazz and world music scenes in Europe and beyond is testament to his talent and versatility. Based in London since 2010 (and putting down musical roots in Berlin since 2016), he regularly performs with local and international artists. Some of his most recent invitations include UK tours with: Russian-born, US-based trumpeter, Valery Ponomarev (of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers fame); Australian cabaret star Melissa Western; and Oregon-based Trio Subtonic, who have recently signed to Ropeadope Records (Snarky Puppy, Christian Scott, and Dirty Dozen Brass Band, among many others)

Nicola Emmanuelle

The talents of Nicola Emmanuelle have been obvious for some time to the many artists, producers and musical directors who have been using her crystalline voice for studio albums, film and television work, and now the public can enjoy one of the finest voices yet to be signed to a major record label at some of the foremost Jazz venues across London. Having just finished a stint at the Haymarkey Theatre and then on a UK wide tour for most of 2018 playing Ella Fitzgerald in the Rat Parck Live at Las Vegas to rave reviews, Nicola is back to finishing her new album in the studio, writing new original material with a number of co-writers, and performing live around London with her band the Nicola Emmanuelle Quartet. Nicola has a sensational set of songs evoking the work and sound of the original jazz pioneers of the thirties, forties and fifties, along with stunning and beautiful renditions of some of the all time great jazz standards. Coming from a South African jazz dynasty, (her Father Nathan ‘Dambuza’ Mdledle was the founder and lead singer of the Manhattan Brothers) London born Nicola attended the Cleo Laine school of music followed by the Bourne school of music and Goldsmiths foundation, and enjoyed a Classical training by Elizabeth Anderson Kramer. Despite her enormous versatility and numerous genre changes for various projects, Nicola retains a deep desire to follow in the classic jazz styles she grew up with and has always loved. Her understanding of the feel and swing of the best of the past, and her own contemporary iconic style and individuality adds to and supports a voice of mesmerising purity and beauty. Comfortable in all types of live situations, Nicola makes a speciality of singing accapella and is capable of incredible scat solos when the mood takes her. She can touch an audience with a torch song, before drawing them back to laughter with her endearing and graceful humour. Nicola has a way of sticking you to the spot, and always wanting more; you stay there until forced to leave. Many acts have recently tried to encompass the enduring appeal of the great jazz singers and writers - few if any, have the capacity or talent to do it with such authenticity or affection as Nicola Emmanuelle.

Eric Rupert

Born: November 8, 1968

Tours/Artists worked with: Dolly Parton, Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Bennett, Dr. John, Pete Neighbor, Liz Cass, Esther Flatters, Amy Grant, Aron Ottigon, Alexander Zonjic, Slash, Taj Mahal, Gregg Bissonette, Bernard Purdie, Michael W. Smith, Steve Bailey, Anton Fig, Vernon Reid, Doug Wimbish, Dave Samuels, Julio Fernandez, Leroy Parnell, Johnnie Rivers, The Rembrants, The Letterman, The Buckinghams, Earl Van Dyke, Earl Klugh, Michael Sprigg, Hiram Bullock, Phil Woods, Wil Calhoun, Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis and London based Duke Ellington Orchestra (more if needed) Musicals and Orchestras: Avenue Q, Chicago, Fosse, Oklahoma, The King and I, Wonderful Town, Rent, Sweet Charity, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Gypsy, Godspell, Joseph and The Amazing TechniColored Coat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sophisticated Ladies, Cabaret, Tapestry, Annie, Les Miserables, Peter Pan, GI Juke Box, Music Man, Rochester Symphony, Troy, Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Wayne Symphony, Grand Rapids Wind Symphony, Bass Player Magazine Bass Orchestra, Several Pit and Recording Orchestras

Southbound

Southbound are an original jazz quartet hailing from Manchester, UK. We play new music, with an emphasis on good melodies, group improvisation and a strong sense of groove. Upcoming and recent highlights include playing at the opening of the 2009 Manchester Jazz Festival and the Kongsberg Jazz Festival in Norway. Please check out our myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/southboundjazz