Skye Jazz Festival - 'Common Ground' Nigel Hitchcock
World Premier - New commission for the Skye Jazz Festival of ‘Common Ground’ a new work mixing jazz and traditional music. Featuring some of the very best of the UK jazz scene mixed with players of a similar pedigree from the UK folk/Trad scene, Nigel promises an interesting blend of the two genres. "My idea is to create a project fusing the Celtic folk style (instruments such as fiddle/accordion) with jazz rhythm section. I hope the compositions will reflect both genres equally, showcasing the talents of folk musicians while giving ample space for improvisation. Although I have been a jazz/studio musician for my entire career I now live on Skye and wish to showcase the talents I have met in Scotland in the last 5 years with the great players I have always associated with on the jazz scene in London. I feel there is something new and special to add to this field of music, and it should appeal to listeners of all styles." Here's hoping! "destined to be a worldwide jazz star" Don Mather www.skyejazzfestival.comDate: 24/10/09
Start Time: 20:00:00
Venue: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, An Talla Mhòr
Audience Numbers: 50
Type: Music Jazz