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jess gillam ensemble
14 may 2022 / 7pm + 9pm / well seasoned
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the jess gillam ensemble perform music inspired by minimalism in new peckham club, well seasoned
6pm: early set doors open
7-8pm: jess gillam ensemble early set
8:30pm: late set doors open
9-10pm: jess gillam ensemble late set
10.30pm-1am: afrojazz, funk, and afrobeat fusion with afla sackey + afrik bawantu (included in late set ticket)
what are noisenights?
noisenights are our vision for the future of classical music: informal crowdfunded events featuring international soloists in cabaret bars, converted warehouses, and nightclubs.
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Each noisenight features two short classical sets, one early evening, one late. All tickets to the late set include live music for the rest of the night, including jazz, latin, afrobeat, swing and funk acts.
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Please note that due to the venue's license, this noisenight is strictly 18+.
the venue:
Well Seasoned is a brand new nightclub specialising in live music, housed in Peckham Levels: a creative hub forged out of an abandoned seven-story car park.
The club is run by the same team as through the noise favourite and host of noisenights three and seven, The Jago, and champions POC and queer music, with a strong emphasis on artist discovery and diversity.
the music:
Jess performs music from her chart-topping album TIME with a small ensemble made up of incredible musicians from a wide range of musical backgrounds, all with roots in classical music.
The album’s music is inspired by minimalism, featuring some of the movement's groundbreaking composers alongside shorter tracks from pioneering and genre-breaking artists, including brand new commissions.
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the programme:
Orbit - Will Gregory
Bordel, Cafe and Nightclub from Histoire du Tango - Piazzolla arr. Simon Parkin
Retrograde - James Blake arr. Alex Maydew and Benjamin Rimmer
Dappled Light - Luke Howard
Venus as a Boy - Bjork arr. John Metcalfe
Suspirium - Thom Yorke arr. Benjamin Rimmer
Je ne t’aime pas arr. Paul Campbell - Kurt Weill
Flare - John Harle
jess gillam:
After becoming the first ever saxophonist to reach the final of BBC Young Musician, Jess Gillam has performed at the Last Night of the Proms, been the recipient of a Classic BRIT Award and in 2020 was nominated for The Times Breakthrough Award. Jess is also the first ever saxophonist to be signed to Decca Classics and her albums ‘RISE’ and ‘TIME’ both reached No. 1 in the Official UK Classical Charts.
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During the pandemic Jess launched her Virtual Scratch Orchestra, inviting musicians of any standard to come together to play music virtually with her. Over 2,000 people aged 2-94, from around 30 different countries, took part.
Jess is also a presenter on TV and Radio. She hosts her own award-winning show and podcast called ‘This Classical Life’ on BBC Radio 3, has guest presented on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4 and at the BBC Proms.
Awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2021 for Services to Music, Jess is also a patron of Awards for Young Musicians and a trustee for the HarrisonParrott Foundation.
afla sackey:
Ghanaian-born percussionist, vocalist and composer Afla Sackey started his creative life as a dancer with the Bukom Ensemble of Ghana, known for their infectious folk-driven rhythms. Afla’s elders soon recognised the musical potential of this youth and encouraged him with careful guidance and training. This provided the foundations upon which Sackey has developed his career in music and dance.
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Henceforth Afla came to London with Kakatsitsi Master Drummers of Ghana and has since thoroughly involved himself in the UK music scene. He graduated from the Guildhall Leadership Masters degree programme in 2012. With his wealth of music and dance experience, Afla is an inspiring educator, providing workshops and training to a diverse range of students from primary school children to elderly. Afla has been Afrobeat teacher at the Royal Academy of Music, and continues as guest lecturer and workshop facilitator in universities as far flung as Japan, Singapore and Argentina.
Alfa’s talent has been recognised by many well established musicians whom he has collaborated with and recorded as a session musician. Great artists such as Sun Ra, Ginger Baker, Seun Kuti, Sons Of Kemet, Tony Allen, Yaaba Funk, Dele Sosimi and many more.
Unallocated standing tickets to the noisenight eight early set. First-come-first served for the best views.
Please note that all tickets to this event are standing by default. If you have specific access requirements get in touch. This event is strictly 18+.
Unallocated standing tickets to the noisenight eight late set. First-come-first served for the best views. Tickets include access to live music from Afla Sackey + Afrik Bawantu until 1am.
Please note that all tickets to this event are standing by default. If you have specific access requirements get in touch. This event is strictly 18+.
10pm-entry tickets to noisenight eight (after the Jess Gillam sets). Tickets include live music from Afla Sackey + Afrik Bawantu followed by DJs until 1am.
Please note that all tickets to this event are standing by default. If you have specific access requirements get in touch. This event is strictly 18+.
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