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Local hero, Nottingham-born, internationally acclaimed, award-winning multi-instrumentalist Tony Kofi is a highly versatile in-demand jazz creative force. No surprise he’s a firm favourite whenever he returns to play in Nottingham. We’re more than delighted he’s performing with this special quartet The Organisation for Jazz Steps at the Bonington.
Line-up: Tony Kofi – baritone saxophone, Simon Fernsby guitar, Liam Dunachie Hammond organ and Pete Cater drums
The songs of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, aka Steely Dan, were standout quality in 1970s rock: cryptic, pungent lyrics and sophisticated detailed music deeply influenced by “the best jazz players of the ‘50s and ‘60s”, said Becker and Fagen.
Steely Jazz re-examines the Steely Dan canon, illuminating their singular melodies and rich harmonies. They explore the small jazz-group possibilities of an incomparably opulent songbook, featuring well-known pieces such as Rikki Don’t Lose That Number and Josie, alongside classic tracks and deep cuts from the masterpiece albums Aja, Gaucho, Countdown To Ecstasy, Katy Lied and more.
Steely Jazz is a fresh, exciting celebration of sophisticated jazz-infused music from two giants of 20th Century popular music – a daring undertaking in the studio, not to mention live! Checkout the band line-up for musicians doubling and trebling-up on instruments and vocals. The album, titled Walter, Donald, is released early 2025.
Line-up: Chris Ingham piano/voice/guitar, Harry Green sax/guitar, Paul Higgs trumpet/piano, Geoff Gascoine double bass and George Double drums/voice
Whether you are familiar with Steely Dan’s music or coming to it new, this is well worth hearing live. Book now!
All We Imagine as Light is a beautiful, sweeping, emotional film that explores the complexities of female friendship and captures the frantic pace, the vibrant colours and the heady atmosphere of modern Mumbai.
“Poignant Mumbai-set drama is a gorgeous achievement” ★★★★★ Telegraph
“Cannes prize-winning Indian drama is a quiet, tender marvel” ★★★★★ Observer
★★★★ Radio Times ★★★★ Times
Directed by Payal Kapadia
With Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam
1hr 55 mins // FRA/IND/NLD/LUX 2024
4 more brilliant acts will make their way to the wonderful Bonington Theatre in Arnold on Friday 11th April. As usual we have a mix of styles, the stage will look great, the welcome will be warm and the show will run like a dream.
All we need to help us to create that perfect atmosphere is another bumper crowd. So if you fancy it, then why not gather up some pals and secure your seats to what promises to be yet another top class night packed with laughter.
Please email jim@comedyhotspot.co.uk if you require a Disabled/Wheelchair Seat
Bookings can be made here…
André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his
hometown of Maastricht. This brand-new cinema special is a tribute to André’s childhood dream of one day forming his own orchestra and travelling the world.
The film features a selection of André’s favourite and most spectacular global performances along with some of the finest moments the Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have shared during their many decades together.
Most of the concerts featured in this film – The Dream Continues – have never been shown on the big screen before. To mark this amazing milestone, this is your chance to see these iconic André classics for the first time. Come aboard and celebrate André’s 75th in style at your local cinema!
We’ll be hosting a very special screening of the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, complete with a live brass band!
See the film as never before, with the Unite Brass Band performing the film’s soundtrack live!
A mysterious penguin and a pair of automated techno-trousers are the catalysts for a fast-moving comedy thriller, in which mild mannered Wallace finds himself an unwitting accomplice to a daring diamond robbery. His faithful dog Gromit turns detective in a desperate attempt to save his master, but even he finds his ingenuity tested to the full as events build towards a spectacular and hilarious climax – a train chase around Wallace’s living room!
The performance will also feature a medley of children’s classics before the screening, and a chance to meet the band and view the instruments after the film has finished!
Directed by Nick Park
30 mins // UK 1993
Aaron Liddard is a wizard saxophonist, composer and band leader with a terrific musical pedigree. He’s toured with a galaxy of stars including Prince, Amy Winehouse, Beverley Knight and the Boomtown Rats.
But his true love is jazz and blues, working in and with big bands such as The London Jazz Collective and his own band. Aaron’s eclectic take on music doesn’t lend itself to simple categorisation – and we say “Bravo!” for that. Held in esteem by his peers, he hosted the successful UK Club Night jam session at Jazz Ahead, the annual European Jazz Showcase on Germany this year.
Aaron’s Nylon Man sextet features the beautiful vocals of Giulia Marelli and two drummers. The band’s live performances are highly musical and engaging, with every chance that audiences spontaneously clap, sing and dance!
Aaron released his album Nylon Man to stellar reviews in 2022, leading to lots of radio airplay and major features in music journals such as Blues and Soul.
Line-up: Aaron Liddard tenor sax, Giulia Marelli voice, Michael Searl bass, Isaac Asumadu keys Eric Young drums and Jimmy Norden drums.
“All Aaron Liddard’s music is beautiful” – International Jazz Vocalist Flora Purim
“…something new to jazz. A hybrid of myriad sources. One is reminded of other British musical polymaths such as saxophonist Peter King” – Jazz Journal
“Michael Brecker-like power and intensity… a highly uplifting experience” – The Jazz Mann
Fans of drumming will be magnetised to this gig – a sell-out at most venues on their UK tour!
The Pete Roth Band creates jazz for a new generation of music enthusiasts that look beyond the ordinary jazz conventions. Whether performing original compositions or re-imagining classics, the Trio consistently delivers a spellbinding performance in an unforgettable evening of musical brilliance.
Joining Pete Roth on guitar is Mike Pratt on acoustic and electric bass and the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums. This is not just a band; it’s an unmissable experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Internationally known as a rock musician with his band Bruford & Earthworks, drummer Bill Bruford also has impeccable jazz credentials, having recorded, performed with or written music for Al Di Meola, the Buddy Rich Orchestra, Tim Garland and Iain Ballamy among others. He’s won global accolades including #16 Greatest Drummer of All Time (2016) by Rolling Stone magazine.
Book early for this quite special gig to avoid disappointment!
All your favourite US artists – all night long. Bands like the Doobie Brothers, The Byrds, The Steve Miller Band, and artists like Boz Scaggs, Bruce Springsteen, Don Henley and a host of others. With the AMERICAN HIGHWAY Tribute show… you can experience all of this amazing live music packed into one evening
Come with us as we travel along our musical highway, stopping along the way to check out Bob Seger, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, Neil Young and many many more.
Come along for the ride – we know you will enjoy your trip along THE AMERICAN HIGHWAY.
Joanna sings an evening of her all time favourite music, from some of the first tunes she played with her dad, local jazz legend Bob Hudson to the tunes that she loves to listen to again and again. Quite simply the music she loves the most!
Joined by her trio who when not backing Jo can be found playing with some of the most exciting soloists on the Jazz scene as the Belper Jazz Company House Band.