Event type: Concert

Internationally award-winning saxophonist/composer Tom Thorp presents his exciting new quintet: ILUMETRIS. They play the show as part of their UK/European tour, with the release of new album Here, There be Monsters…

Thorp’s music blends melodic lyricism with complex texture and exploratory improvisations. Freely dipping into an eclectic plethora of genres from classical, jazz and world, for its inspiration. His work gently leads the listener into new territories, with subtle and intriguing style. His distinctive saxophonic voice pairs seamlessly with the unique sound of generational trumpet talent Neil Yates (best known for his albums 5 Countries, and New Origins).

A rhythm section of Andy Stamatakis-Brown (Alice Zawadski, Manchester Jazz Collective, Gypsies of Bohemia) Grant Russell (formerly of Go-Go Penguin) and John Arnesen (Ancient Infinity Orchestra) provide an endlessly creative vehicle for the vivid narratives in this engaging new album.

Here, There be Monsters… (AMP Music Records) sees ILUMETRIS bring to musical life the legendary creatures of world mythology. With ‘1001 Arabian Nights’, to Anglo-Saxon epic ‘Beowulf’, or the legends of Ancient Greece: the music bristles with rich and energetic story telling. At times dark, at times humorous or poignant, this stunning collection of new jazz pieces blends timeless folk-like melody; the intricate textures of world or classical music; with virtuosic improvisations.

“A dexterous player and an imaginative, original composer. His music and performance are sparkling jewels, that warrant serious attention” (Xpress Magazine, Australia)

After the success of African Rhapsodies, Seckou Keita returns to his roots with his new album Homeland, due to be released in October 2024 by Hudson Records.

In this upcoming opus, Seckou explores identity, sense of belonging and questions the very idea of home, influenced by his own relationship with both his adoptive UK homeland and his native country Senegal.

Always adventurous and seeking to challenge tradition through his kora playing, Seckou will surprise his audience with Homeland by taking them on a journey from past to present. Once again, he bridges musical genres, this time by blending traditional rhythms and modern compositions to create a unique sound, embracing afro-pop, urban and hip-hop.

Transitional musical poetry written and delivered by award winning poets and rap artists from the UK and Senegal will be craftily sampled and woven into the music, shaping a one of a kind live experience.

For the first time in ten years, Seckou will be playing his kora standing up, a tradition set by his uncle and mentor, the late Solo Cissokho, one of Senegal’s most famous pop stars of the nineties. Backed by an electrifying six-piece band of influential Senegalese musicians including drummer Matar N’Diongue, percussionist Kémo Cissokho, keyboardist Moussa N’Gom, guitarist Moustapha Gaye, bassist Modou Gueye, and the wonderful vocalist Korka Dieng, this promises to be an explosive live show!

This line-up, enhanced by Seckou’s magical 22-string kora and soulful vocals, is the ultimate African pop music act and brings a new colour to the genre in its most literal sense. In a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, Homeland, the show, will certainly keep the audience on their toes!

Public Service Broadcasting play a special album launch show at Jacaranda Baltic.

The band are releasing their new album ‘The Last Flight’ and the show promises to be a mix of old and future classics.

One not to be missed!

Jacaranda Records are excited to present a live performance from Crowded House at the iconic Cavern Club in support of new album ‘Gravity Stairs’.

The classic Australian band are sure to give a magical performance, all in the intimate surroundings of The Cavern.

Klof are made up to be bringing New York’s Anastasia Coope to Liverpool on Friday 6th September, following her acclaimed debut album ‘Darning Woman’ released on Jagjaguwar Records.

This time round they’re setting up camp in Artefact on Roscoe Street, an amazing vintage furniture shop / cafe / incredible amount of bits and bobs space with an ethos not too dissimilar from their own, which is all the more reason they thought it’d be perfect for this show.

Anastasia’s music has been described as “vibrational frequency folk” and “an album of haunted tea dances and lo-fi strumming” (The Quietus). ‘Darning Woman’ is littered with layered recording techniques backed by sweeping, chanting and swirling choral vocals, sounding “otherworldy but grounded at the same time” (Avey Tare / Animal Collective).

Tickets are £8 in advance, with supports to be announced in due course. This is not one to miss! Its gonna be a good time, tell all your friends.

Experience cinema’s most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Orchestra illuminated!

General Info

St George’s Hall, Liverpool

Saturday 30th November 2024

Late Concert

Entry from 18:00

Start time 18:45

End Time 20:00

The advised age limit for this event is 8+.

1 hour and 15 minutes hour jam-packed with cinema’s most iconic music, beautifully performed by a live chamber orchestra, including:

• E.T

• Jurassic Park

• Jaws

• Sherlock Holmes

• Schindlers list

• Gladiator

• Harry Potter

• Inception

• Interstellar

• Man of Steel

• Star Wars

• Superman

• Indiana Jones

• Pirates of the Caribbean

Halcyon Syncopators are returning to the glamorous Oh Me Oh My on Water Street for the Swing for Sickle Cell fundraiser.

They are delighted that Jennifer John and Hayli Kincade are their special guests, and Tyrone Lewis and Rebecca Loy will also be performing. Doors open at 6.30pm

Tickets are £20.00 (which includes the booking fee), all the money raised goes to the Liverpool Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support Group.

Tickets are available here;  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swing-for-sickle-cell-tickets-992546783147