James Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
The James Hamilton Orchestra are at Seven Arts on Sunday 9th May 1-4pm £5/4 concessions - kids under 16 free
The James Hamilton Jazz Orchestra will launch their new album "Causeway Suite" at Seven
The James Hamilton Jazz Orchestra was set up to play original compositions by award winning Leeds based composer James Hamilton. It started with a one off recording date in June 2007, the following summer they performed at 7 Arts in support of the Sleaze Orchestra and were featured in the Leeds College of Music Autumn concert program 2009. Musicians are drawn from the Yorkshire area and many are LCM alumi. This Seven jazz gig will see the launch of their new "Causeway Suite" album
"…an energetic and talented leader, precisely the kind of qualities we need to be encouraging for a healthy future for live music!"— Tim Garland
"Winner of the Worshipful Company of Musicians/JazzOrg.com (Dankworth Prize) for Big Band composition 2008"— JazzOrg.com
"an exciting new writing talent- intriguing grooves and gorgeous textures""— John Warren
Featuring : James Hamilton (Leader)
Woodwind: Katie Hawcutt, Jim Corry, James Russell, Rod Mason, Ben Mallinder, Emma Frampton
Trumpets: Gaz Smith, Tom Tait, Sean Hollis, Reuben Fowler, Kim Macari
Trombones: Stuart Garside, Matt Ball, Ellie Smith, Rosie Nichol
Rhythm: Phill Wilcox (Accordion), Johnny Tomlinson (Piano), Nick Tyson (Guitar), Gary Jackson (Bass), Chris Wright (Drums)
Listen to the James Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Venue recording here
View Ed Waring's photos and some fantastic videos from the James Hamilton Orchestra gig at Seven on Sunday afternoon 9th May here and here