APPLEBY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2002 PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME 2002

APPLEBY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2002
JULY 25 - 28
APPLEBY, CUMBRIA

FRIDAY 26 JULY
12.00 -5.30

GE0FF GASCOYNE QRT
.Geoff''s All Star Quartet, which has been working together since 1999,features 'Rising Star' award winning saxophonist Ben Castle, the highly acclaimed eclectic pianist and solo recording artist Gareth Williams and the popular Dutch bebop drummer Sebastiaan De Krom. A great way to start.

GILAD ATZMON & ALAN BARNES
A multi reed extravaganza!. These two got together recently for a one-offgig and enjoyed it so much they've decided to do more. They're joined by"Orient House Ensemble" drummer Asaf Sirkis and Appleby regular and favourite Arnie Somogyi.

DON WELLER QRT
No college jazz course could teach what Don does. He has his own expressive language that cuts straight through to the essence of what great jazz has always been, a direct communication to the emotions. My favourite quartet also features David Newton, Andrew Cleyndert and Arnie Somogyi.

7.00 - 12.00

BRYAN SPRING TRIO
This is Bryan's longstanding regular trio with Andrew Cleyndert on bass and the tremendous Mark Edwards on piano . In the programme notes to the first Appleby Festival in 1992 I wrote " this trio led by Britain's greatest bebop drummer is relentless in its emotional conviction, so absorbed in each other's playing that they create music at the twist and turn of every bar". It's still true today, the only thing that's changed is my ability to think of new programme notes.

PETER KING AND GORDON BECK.
Peter and Gordon's musical collaboration goes back to the Tubby Hayesera of British Jazz. Both have since carved out great reputations on the international scene and their mutual respect for each other's music will ensure an unmissable musical experience.

STEVE MELLING 11 PIECE.
The first of three bands with new music to be premiered at this years festival. The funding to write and rehearse all three has been supplied by the joint sponsorship of Jim Greig, Northern Arts and the "Friends of Appleby". Steve has written and recorded a large body of memorable work for the various groups in which he is a regular pianist, including the Clark Tracey Quintet and the Peter King Quartet. Now he has put together his own 11 piece group to play a suite of music specially written for Appleby which will include a French Horn played Gwillem Simcock and Tuba played by Andy Grappy , alongside more traditional jazz instruments. Included in this group are saxophonists Alan Skidmore, Andy Pananyi, Alan Barnes and Nigel Hitchock, trombonist Mark Nightingale, trumpeter Martin Shaw and Steve's regular sidemen drummer Stephen Keogh and bassist Arnie Somogyi.

STEVE MELLING / NIGEL HITCHCOCK QRT.
Having brought Nigel all the way to Appleby for the 11 piece it seemed a shame not to give this incredible musician a slot of his own. Nigel may be joined by the odd guest to help bring the evening to an exciting climax.

SATURDAY 27th JULY
11.00 - 6.00

ART THEMEN AND TONY COE QNT.
Two top notch Tenor players working together with Dave Barry (drums),John Donaldson (Piano) and Simon Thorpe (bass).

ALAN SKIDMORE / PETER KING QNT.
A long overdue visit to the festival by the powerful tenorist Alan Skidmore, his regular trio of Steve Melling (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass) and Paddy O'Flaherty (drums) is augmented by the great alto player Peter King to explore and extend with total commitment that rich vein of music first opened up by John Coltrane

ALAN BARNES'S SHERLOCK HOLMES SUITE.
The one mystery that would have alluded even the great fictional detective is where Alan Barnes gets his enthusiasm and boundless energy. Continually reinventing himself, he's come up with the idea of writing music inspired by his passion for the Sherlock Holmes stories. This is the second of the three new music events in this year's festival and although it has been assisted by the joint sponsorship of Northern Arts and Jim Greig, the main sponsorship for the writing part has come from Appleby regular Paul James. Alan has put together an all star octet to play this music, which includes long time associate Bruce Adams on trumpet, Andy Panayi on reeds, Mark Nightingale trombone, Clark Tracey drums ,Andrew Cleyndert on bass and - for the first time in Appleby - Robert Fowler on tenor Sax and of course Alan on saxes and storyline.

EVAN PARKER / MARK SANDERS / JOHN EDWARDS
The first time I heard Evan Parker in sax, bass and drums format the person next to me described it as "Wall to Wall Improvising". It's impossible to half listen to this music but full attentive commitment is greatly rewarded if you can open your ears in the right way.

7.15 - 12.00

RELAPSE
Don Weller's legendary1980's Major Surgery Quartet played jazz fusion ( or jazz confusion as Don calls it) before it was invented. Don is revisiting that area but with an 8 piece line up that includes Steve Waterman on trumpet Chris Biscoe on saxes and Andy Wood on trombone alongside an electric line-up of Stuart MacHallum on electric guitar, Geoff Gascoyne on electric bass and Martine Wilde on drums. This is the third Appleby premiere of this year's festival, made possible with the help of Jim Greig, Northern Arts and "The Friends of Appleby" and Don has written a pad of new tunes especially for this event.

STAN & CLARK TRACEY'S NEW 11 PIECE.
New music written to celebrate Stan's 75th birthday by Clark and Stan. A collaboration played by the usual fantastic line up including Peter King (alto), Andy Panayi(reeds), Mornington Lockett (tenor), Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood (trombones), Guy Barker and Martin Shaw (trumpets), Alan Barnes (baritone sax) and the great trio of Stan, Clark and Andrew Cleyndert.

SUNDAY 28th JULY
111.00 - 4.30

THE NEW GARY HUSBAND TRIO.
More frequently seen with the likes of Billy Cobham, Alan Holdsworth ,Jack Bruce and Level 42 this multi-talented pianist, guitarist and drummer returns with Appleby favourites Mick Hutton and Gene Calderazzo. An inventive and creative trio full of the unexpected .

THE DAVID NEWTON TRIO
.I came in for a lot of flack last year for the shortness of Dave's appearance at Appleby, which was due to some bad programming on my part, so this year I have put them on again and hopefully it will be a longer set. This is the hugely popular trio of Dave on piano, Steve Brown on drums and Matt Miles on bass. For anyone unsure whether or not the music at Appleby is for them then this is the one to try.

NORMA WINSTONE & TONY COE.
Superb musicianship and quality of tone mark Norma as one of the leading contemporary jazz singers. Her technique is impeccable and interpretation flawless. That she is not better known than she is on the world stage could possibly be attributed to her un assuming nature. Tony Coe's rendering of "April In Paris" two years ago will remain for me one of the jewels of the Appleby Festival. This "Jazzpar" prize winner's playing reflects extreme instrumental skill, exceptional stylistic many-sidedness, and profound musical originality. Appearing with them is the modest and greatly under-rated pianist John Donaldson, alongside bassist Andy Cleyndert and drummer Dave Barry.

5.00 - 9.30

STAN TRACEY TRIO with GUY BARKER & BEN CASTLE.
Guy Barker's association with Stan Tracey goes back a long way, starting off in Clark Tracey's Quintet, he went on to be a regular member in Stan's"Hexad"as well as frequently playing with the Octet and Big Band. He now leads his own international quartet and is in high demand with musicians all over the world. He has appeared at Appleby many times but this is the first time in a quintet formation. On the front line with him is Ben Castle rapidly establishing himself as a player of great quality giving rise to optimism for the future of jazz in this country. Ben's appearance is dependant on him escaping the clutches of the current "Pop Idol's" tour, but we have our fingers crossed.

GORDON BECK, BRYAN SPRING AND DAVE GREEN.
Gordon and Bryan played together for the first time at last year's festival as a duo and the chemistry was obvious. Having decided to try a trio format Dave Green was the natural choice for double bass.

THEMEN, WELLER AND BARNES.
The title might sound like a firm of solicitors but the music certainly doesn't. Chosen to end the festival - the fun, exuberance and energy that pours out of these three giants of the saxophone when they get together will ensure everybody goes home smiling and looking forward to next year. Joining in this festive finale are John Donaldson (piano)Dave Barry (drums) and Andrew Cleyndert (bass).


		PROGRAMME 2002 APPLEBY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2002 JULY 25 - 28 APPLEBY, CUMBRIA FRIDAY 26 JULY 12.00 -5.30 GE0FF GASCOYNE QRT .Geoff''s All Star Quartet, which has been working together since 1999,features 'Rising Star' award winning saxophonist Ben Castle, the highly acclaimed eclectic pianist and solo recording artist Gareth Williams and the popular Dutch bebop drummer Sebastiaan De Krom. A great way to start. GILAD ATZMON & ALAN BARNES A multi reed extravaganza!. These two got together recently for a one-offgig and enjoyed it so much they've decided to do more. They're joined by"Orient House Ensemble" drummer Asaf Sirkis and Appleby regular and favourite Arnie Somogyi. DON WELLER QRT No college jazz course could teach what Don does. He has his own expressive language that cuts straight through to the essence of what great jazz has always been, a direct communication to the emotions. My favourite quartet also features David Newton, Andrew Cleyndert and Arnie Somogyi. 7.00 - 12.00 BRYAN SPRING TRIO This is Bryan's longstanding regular trio with Andrew Cleyndert on bass and the tremendous Mark Edwards on piano . In the programme notes to the first Appleby Festival in 1992 I wrote " this trio led by Britain's greatest bebop drummer is relentless in its emotional conviction, so absorbed in each other's playing that they create music at the twist and turn of every bar". It's still true today, the only thing that's changed is my ability to think of new programme notes. PETER KING AND GORDON BECK. Peter and Gordon's musical collaboration goes back to the Tubby Hayesera of British Jazz. Both have since carved out great reputations on the international scene and their mutual respect for each other's music will ensure an unmissable musical experience. STEVE MELLING 11 PIECE. The first of three bands with new music to be premiered at this years festival. The funding to write and rehearse all three has been supplied by the joint sponsorship of Jim Greig, Northern Arts and the "Friends of Appleby". Steve has written and recorded a large body of memorable work for the various groups in which he is a regular pianist, including the Clark Tracey Quintet and the Peter King Quartet. Now he has put together his own 11 piece group to play a suite of music specially written for Appleby which will include a French Horn played Gwillem Simcock and Tuba played by Andy Grappy , alongside more traditional jazz instruments. Included in this group are saxophonists Alan Skidmore, Andy Pananyi, Alan Barnes and Nigel Hitchock, trombonist Mark Nightingale, trumpeter Martin Shaw and Steve's regular sidemen drummer Stephen Keogh and bassist Arnie Somogyi. STEVE MELLING / NIGEL HITCHCOCK QRT. Having brought Nigel all the way to Appleby for the 11 piece it seemed a shame not to give this incredible musician a slot of his own. Nigel may be joined by the odd guest to help bring the evening to an exciting climax. SATURDAY 27th JULY 11.00 - 6.00 ART THEMEN AND TONY COE QNT. Two top notch Tenor players working together with Dave Barry (drums),John Donaldson (Piano) and Simon Thorpe (bass). ALAN SKIDMORE / PETER KING QNT. A long overdue visit to the festival by the powerful tenorist Alan Skidmore, his regular trio of Steve Melling (piano), Arnie Somogyi (bass) and Paddy O'Flaherty (drums) is augmented by the great alto player Peter King to explore and extend with total commitment that rich vein of music first opened up by John Coltrane ALAN BARNES'S SHERLOCK HOLMES SUITE. The one mystery that would have alluded even the great fictional detective is where Alan Barnes gets his enthusiasm and boundless energy. Continually reinventing himself, he's come up with the idea of writing music inspired by his passion for the Sherlock Holmes stories. This is the second of the three new music events in this year's festival and although it has been assisted by the joint sponsorship of Northern Arts and Jim Greig, the main sponsorship for the writing part has come from Appleby regular Paul James. Alan has put together an all star octet to play this music, which includes long time associate Bruce Adams on trumpet, Andy Panayi on reeds, Mark Nightingale trombone, Clark Tracey drums ,Andrew Cleyndert on bass and - for the first time in Appleby - Robert Fowler on tenor Sax and of course Alan on saxes and storyline. EVAN PARKER / MARK SANDERS / JOHN EDWARDS The first time I heard Evan Parker in sax, bass and drums format the person next to me described it as "Wall to Wall Improvising". It's impossible to half listen to this music but full attentive commitment is greatly rewarded if you can open your ears in the right way. 7.15 - 12.00 RELAPSE Don Weller's legendary1980's Major Surgery Quartet played jazz fusion ( or jazz confusion as Don calls it) before it was invented. Don is revisiting that area but with an 8 piece line up that includes Steve Waterman on trumpet Chris Biscoe on saxes and Andy Wood on trombone alongside an electric line-up of Stuart MacHallum on electric guitar, Geoff Gascoyne on electric bass and Martine Wilde on drums. This is the third Appleby premiere of this year's festival, made possible with the help of Jim Greig, Northern Arts and "The Friends of Appleby" and Don has written a pad of new tunes especially for this event. STAN & CLARK TRACEY'S NEW 11 PIECE. New music written to celebrate Stan's 75th birthday by Clark and Stan. A collaboration played by the usual fantastic line up including Peter King (alto), Andy Panayi(reeds), Mornington Lockett (tenor), Mark Nightingale and Andy Wood (trombones), Guy Barker and Martin Shaw (trumpets), Alan Barnes (baritone sax) and the great trio of Stan, Clark and Andrew Cleyndert. SUNDAY 28th JULY 111.00 - 4.30 THE NEW GARY HUSBAND TRIO. More frequently seen with the likes of Billy Cobham, Alan Holdsworth ,Jack Bruce and Level 42 this multi-talented pianist, guitarist and drummer returns with Appleby favourites Mick Hutton and Gene Calderazzo. An inventive and creative trio full of the unexpected . THE DAVID NEWTON TRIO .I came in for a lot of flack last year for the shortness of Dave's appearance at Appleby, which was due to some bad programming on my part, so this year I have put them on again and hopefully it will be a longer set. This is the hugely popular trio of Dave on piano, Steve Brown on drums and Matt Miles on bass. For anyone unsure whether or not the music at Appleby is for them then this is the one to try. NORMA WINSTONE & TONY COE. Superb musicianship and quality of tone mark Norma as one of the leading contemporary jazz singers. Her technique is impeccable and interpretation flawless. That she is not better known than she is on the world stage could possibly be attributed to her un assuming nature. Tony Coe's rendering of "April In Paris" two years ago will remain for me one of the jewels of the Appleby Festival. This "Jazzpar" prize winner's playing reflects extreme instrumental skill, exceptional stylistic many-sidedness, and profound musical originality. Appearing with them is the modest and greatly under-rated pianist John Donaldson, alongside bassist Andy Cleyndert and drummer Dave Barry. 5.00 - 9.30 STAN TRACEY TRIO with GUY BARKER & BEN CASTLE. Guy Barker's association with Stan Tracey goes back a long way, starting off in Clark Tracey's Quintet, he went on to be a regular member in Stan's"Hexad"as well as frequently playing with the Octet and Big Band. He now leads his own international quartet and is in high demand with musicians all over the world. He has appeared at Appleby many times but this is the first time in a quintet formation. On the front line with him is Ben Castle rapidly establishing himself as a player of great quality giving rise to optimism for the future of jazz in this country. Ben's appearance is dependant on him escaping the clutches of the current "Pop Idol's" tour, but we have our fingers crossed. GORDON BECK, BRYAN SPRING AND DAVE GREEN. Gordon and Bryan played together for the first time at last year's festival as a duo and the chemistry was obvious. Having decided to try a trio format Dave Green was the natural choice for double bass. THEMEN, WELLER AND BARNES. The title might sound like a firm of solicitors but the music certainly doesn't. Chosen to end the festival - the fun, exuberance and energy that pours out of these three giants of the saxophone when they get together will ensure everybody goes home smiling and looking forward to next year. Joining in this festive finale are John Donaldson (piano)Dave Barry (drums) and Andrew Cleyndert (bass).
	FESTIVAL DANCE NIGHT Jive Alive The Baghdaddies
	GE0FF GASCOYNE QRT GILAD ATZMON & ALAN BARNES DON WELLER QRT BRYAN SPRING TRIO PETER KING & GORDON BECK. STEVE MELLING 11 PIECE. STEVE MELLING & NIGEL HITCHCOCK QRT. ART THEMEN & TONY COE QNT. ALAN SKIDMORE & PETER KING QNT. ALAN BARNES'S SHERLOCK HOLMES SUITE. EVAN PARKER TRIO RELAPSE STAN & CLARK TRACEY'S NEW 11 PIECE. THE NEW GARY HUSBAND TRIO. THE DAVID NEWTON TRIO NORMA WINSTONE & TONY COE. STAN TRACEY TRIO with GUY BARKER & BEN CASTLE. GORDON BECK, BRYAN SPRING AND DAVE GREEN. THEMEN, WELLER AND BARNES.