Phoenixjazz
ANDY LALE
Andy Lale is a jazz guitarist composer and arranger from London, his original work has been performed at the Royal festival Hall the ICA and the Edinburgh Festival. His work with ELO’s Hugh McDowell became the band Black Water Street and his work with Undiscovered Television has been played on BBC Radio 3, he studied improvisation under the legendary John Stevens and Jazz guitar with well known educator Charles Alexander.
He has played and toured with left field critically acclaimed B Shops for the poor, also a trained music Therapist. His latest project is intended as totally accessible for Jazzers and Jazzers to be of all ages, based around the great American Song Book and interpretations of contemporary classics from both sides of the pound.
NIKOLA KOVACEVIC
As an experienced and committed musician, Nikola Kovacevic understands the loyalty and dedication needed to create and communicate compelling music. His career as a gigging musician across music venues in London and Festivals in the UK and abroad has allowed him to express himself through his saxophone, with effects if needed, in various styles ranging from Jazz, funk, alternative, classical, soul, blues, rock, and pop.
His performances with the legendary Nico Wayne Toussaint, blues singer and harmonica player in Pau – France, along with highlight performances at Exit Festival, Shambala, Boom Town, Latitude, Playboy Club, Kensington Park Hotel, Spice of Life and Wollaton Hall with a variety of bands has given Nikola a plethora of experiences and the thirst to build on his musical endeavours.
Thomas Marsh
Originally from St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Thomas Marsh is an up and coming bassist and composer, now based in Birmingham. He is influenced by a wide range of music from folk, rock, and blues, to all forms of jazz, including musicians such as Charles Mingus, Julian Lage, and John Martyn.
Having graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2023, he has been going from strength to strength. Releasing his debut album ‘What’s Wrong With Rain?’ on July 8th 2023, playing the Lava International Jazz Festival in The Azores, Portugal, and most recently having the opportunity to record with his new collaborative trio project at Abbey Road Studios.
During his time at the conservatoire, alongside being co-host of Jazz at The Ruin, Digbeth, he has had the opportunity to play with and learn from many of the greats of the UK and international jazz scene – as well as at prestigious venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall, and the Cheltenham Jazz Festival with the Parabola Quintets.
“We feel that this musician has things to say and we are already impatient to see the artistic direction he will take.”
– Camille Dal’Zozo, (2023) ‘Lava jazz en essor aux Açores’, Citizen Jazz.
Larry Clement
Larry Clement, professionally known as Lar’Imontu is a pianist, singer-songwriter, record producer and the Director of Exponent Music Academy which in partnership with Steph Charity Organisation runs as a charity organisation in Nigeria. The academy trains young and talented children on various musical instruments free of charge).
His musical experience is eclectic and spans through a wide musical styles and genres such as Jazz, RnB, Gospel, Pop, Rock and Afro centric styles.
He is currently based in Leicestershire, England and is working on several projects as a pianist and recording artiste.
Requirements
- Clean Stage
- Electricity
- Wifi Connection
- space for change of outfit
- sound check
- PA System
- Good lighting
- parking
- oversea’s (to be discussed)
- full day / refreshments required
- Deposite to secure booking
PlayList
FLY ME TO THE MOON
Ill WIND
LUCKY SO & SO
GETTING TO BE A HABBIT WITH ME
AIN’T MISBEHAVING
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
SUMMER TIME
BOY FROM IPANEMA
STORMY WEATHER
WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN
FEVER
AIN’T NOBODY’S BUSINESS
IM A FOOL TO WANT YOU
GOD BLESS THE CHILD
AT LAST
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
MOONGLOW
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Perfect for those relaxing afternoons, drinks receptions and dinner entertainment, Phoenix Jazz can provide a show stoping experience