World-renowned sitar player and maverick musician, Niladri Kumar, performing alongside virtuoso percussionist Yashwant Vaishnav
Experience music through one of the most royal instruments of India, the sitar, accompanied by the tabla. Celebrated sitar maestro brings an unparalleled immersive experience of the timeless expanse of the classical Indian heritage through his own unique, captivating and popularly loved style, which captures the heart and stirs the soul.
That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances from Trevor and the highly talented ensemble cast.
Let the world’s leading Rock ’n‘ Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the most iconic moments in Comedy, Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop Culture from the 50s right the way through to the 80s.
Combining uproarious comedy sketches and impersonations with breathtaking vocals and dazzling musicianship, That’ll Be The Day truly is in a league of its own. It’s no wonder this show has been touring solidly for over 35 years and it just gets better and better! Join Trevor and the stellar cast for the ultimate feel-good experience that will have you singing and dancing, and leave you wanting just a little bit more!
If you only see one theatre show this year, make it this one.
The day long event features workshops, masterclasses, performances from International Sax Superstar Denys Baptiste plus the North’s leading jazz tenorist/ educator Dean Masser.
Bring your sax and join in the ensemble classes hosted by prolific international sax expert and composer Andy Scott, and also peruse and try out all the latest sax models and paraphernalia at the many trade stalls.
Liverpool Sax Day ticket holders get automatic FREE entrance to the highly anticipated Liverpool International Jazz Festival Denys Baptiste Late Trane Quartet evening concert.
EVENT GUIDE
DOORS OPEN 10:00 AM
Welcome to Liverpool Sax Day 2024 – all daytime events are held in the Cornerstone building – the evening Denys Baptiste Liverpool International Jazz Festival concert is in The Capstone Theatre 200 metres walk across the gardens.
10:00AM – 5:30PM – TRADE SHOW – Ground Floor, Cornerstone Building
On the ground floor of the Cornerstone you will be immediately greeted by the trade exhibition. A host of saxophones, mouthpieces and accessories available to peruse, try, purchase/order – displayed by the leading saxophone manufacturers and companies: Selmer Paris, D’Addario Woodwinds, Lupifaro, Conn-Selmer, Brilhart, Trevor James, Vandoren, Yanagisawa, BG France, BAM cases, Hiscox cases, Legere reeds, Keyleaves, Syos, Barnes & Mullins, Curly Woodwind …
10:30AM – 11:45AM – ANDY SCOTT’S MASS SAX ENSEMBLE – Great Hall, First Floor, Cornerstone Building
Bring your sax and join in the fun! If you’re not familiar with Andy Scott, he is the one of the UK’s leading sax specialists/composers and chances are you’ve played some of his compositions out of popular music publications and examination grades. Multi nominated, British Composer Award winner, founder member of the Apollo Saxophone Quartet, Tutor of Saxophone at Royal Northern College of Music, the list goes on and on! Andy has prepared some great pieces for everyone to play during this ensemble class. You’ll be able to play with many other sax enthusiasts and gain some useful technical hints from the great man himself. Suitable for ALL players, ALL levels (there will be simple and more advanced parts available)- bring your music stand!
In association with Henri Selmer Paris, Vandoren Paris & Astute Music
12:30PM – 2:00PM – DENYS BAPTISTE MASTERCLASS -Warehouse Theatre, Ground Floor, Cornerstone Building
An up close and personal masterclass with Liverpool International Jazz Festival’s headlining act, the critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer Denys Baptiste.
Mercury Music Prize for An Album Of The Year 1999, MOBO Award for Best Jazz Act 1999, 2000 British Jazz Award for Rising Star 2000, Parliamentary Jazz Award for Best Album 2004, BBC Jazz Award for Best New Work 2004, MOBO for Best Jazz Act 2004, Jazz FM Award Nomination for Best Album and Best Live Event 2018.
In this masterclass Denys talks about his approach to saxophone playing, performance, improvisation and so on, giving a useful insight prior to the evening’s performance over in the Capstone Theatre. Suitable for ALL players (you do NOT need your instrument).
2:30PM – 3:45PM – ANDY SCOTT’S MASS SAX ENSEMBLE WITH RHYTHM SECTION – Great Hall, First Floor, Cornerstone Building
Bring your sax and join in the fun! The second Ensemble class of the day gives you the opportunity to perform Andy’s compositions with a live rhythm section. Again, Andy will be directing and giving tips on various techniques throughout the class. Suitable for ALL players (there will be simple and more advanced parts available) – bring your music stand!
In association with Henri Selmer Paris, Vandoren Paris & Astute Music
4:15PM – 5:30PM – DEAN MASSER WORKSHOP – Warehouse Theatre, Ground Floor, Cornerstone Building
To round off the afternoon’s session the North’s leading bop tenor master unveils useful tips and tricks to boost your improvisational skills, tone, timing, technique.
After graduating from Leeds College of Music, Dean Masser became a member of the Jack Parnell Quartet, which recorded a live album during a week-long stint at Ronnie Scott’s. Since then, Dean has played alongside many of the leading names in British jazz at numerous venues and festivals. He has many television and radio appearances to his credit, and released his first album as leader in 2010.
“Dean has always had a great sound, and this album captures it beautifully.” – Julian Siegal , “Old School” CD release. Suitable for ALL players (you do NOT need your instrument).
In association with BG France
*** CORNERSTONE CAFE will be open throughout the day serving a wide selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks. ***
7:30PM – 10:00PM – DENYS BAPTISTE LATE TRANE QUARTET, LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL – The Capstone Theatre
Denys Baptiste – saxophones , Nikki Yeoh – piano, Larry Bartley – bass , Rod Youngs – drums
Born in London of St Lucian parents in 1969, Denys studied music at school from the age of 13 and, in 1990, went on to study at the West London Institute (Brunel University). In 1992, he continued his music education at London’s Guildhall School of Music, studying under former Jazz Messenger, Jean Toussaint.
From the moment he joined the London jazz circuit, Denys displayed extraordinary talent, energy and commitment. Spotted by veteran Jazz Warriors double bassist, Gary Crosby at the bassist’s regular Tomorrow’s Warriors jam sessions, Denys was immediately invited to join Crosby’s new band, Nu Troop. Since then, Denys has soared in his development as a soloist and bandleader, earning enormous respect from his peers.
His colossal talent – based on a powerful technique and an ability to improvise fluently and effortlessly across a wide range of musical styles – is matched only by his unfettered energy which takes him and his audiences into the musical stratosphere. An evening with Denys guarantees a display of unsuppressed expression, ranging from sweet “saxuality” to breathtaking, edge-of-your-seat virtuosity. Over the years, Denys has evolved into what the Time Magazine describes as “the icon of British jazz”, with a most distinctive and immediately recognisable sound.
A much sought after soloist, Denys has played/recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz and other genres including McCoy Tyner, Andrew Hill, Ernest Ranglin, Bheki Mseleku, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Michael Bowie, Courtney Pine, Manu Dibango, Gary Crosby, Steve Williamson, Julian Joseph, Jason Rebello, Martin Taylor, Lonnie Plaxico, Ralph Moore, Billy Higgins, Jerry Dammers, Sean Oliver, Jean Carne, Marlena Shaw, Noel McCoy, Juliet Roberts, Incognito, Jazz Jamaica, and others of distinction.
Tonight’s concert features tracks from Denys’ latest album The Late Trane. Denys reimagines and reworks ten carefully chosen compositions from John Coltrane’s late music (from 1963 – 1967) with a fresh and modern new interpretation, The Late Trane perfectly balances Baptiste’s unique artistic vision with the visceral emotions and cosmic references that encompasses Coltrane’s late music. The Late Trane received 4* review in the national and international press and was nominated for 2 Jazz FM awards.
Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners returns to The Atkinson in 2024.
In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s, Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.
This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles.
It is without doubt the ultimate feel good Irish show.
Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a brand-new musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.
Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night out of comedy and music, featuring original tracks written for the show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Danny Boy and many more. The show has audiences laughing, singing, and dancing the night away. Singalong song sheets are handed out to all attending.
Cast includes Ricky Tomlinson, Catherine Rice and Asa Murphy. It has been known for a special guest to walk through the pub door too. You never know who might walk in.
Produced by Bill Elms Productions and Asa Murphy.
Join the team at The Atkinson for Love Folk Festival; a celebration of traditional, upcoming and alternative folk music.
Headliners The Magpie Arc and Merry Hell are joined by Frankie Archer, NATI, Harp and a Monkey, Iona Lane and Chris Fox.
In addition to the main stage, Fatea will once again be hosting the Busk Love Folk acoustic stage.
The bar will showcase a series of guest ales and our award-winning café, A Great Little Place, will be providing a selection of delicious homemade food for you to enjoy.
New York City’s pop-jazz sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, are set to return to the UK, bringing their innovative twist on classic sounds and performing ‘today’s hits yesterday’.
Concertgoers can expect a dazzling, inspiring trip through the PMJ Universe – where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers and instrumentalists. Think The Great Gatsby meets Sinatra at the Sands meets Back! …To The Future.
When pianist Scott Bradlee started the time-twisting musical collective from a basement apartment in Queens, NY, an online, ‘viral’ success story was born – one that quickly led to sold out shows across North America and Europe in the summer of 2014.
The touring act received rave reviews from industry publications and world-renowned artists alike. In the years that followed, PMJ built a reputation as the ‘Saturday Night Live of Singers’ by introducing audiences to dozens of exceptional musical artists – many of whom had been previously overlooked by the modern record industry – and turning them into bonafide stars.
Ten years and two billion views on their YouTube channel later, a Postmodern Jukebox show has become something of an annual musical tradition for hundreds of thousands of dedicated fans all over the world – fans that often show up dressed to the nines in their vintage best, eager to immerse themselves in the experience.
John Bramwell has been on a never-ending rolling adventure since his workings away from the cherished, Mercury Prize nominated Mancunian band, I Am Kloot. Now on the road with his latest project, John previews his much anticipated sophomore album The Light Fantastic.
After touring his album launch shows this February 2024 in London, Manchester and Bristol as the larger band set up of John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence, John will then make the trip to the Music Room at Liverpool Philharmonic as John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Trio, where audiences can enjoy the new album played live in its full glory with perhaps some surprises in between.
Kunst Site presents the fourth instalment of its Music and Poetry event, a cosy evening filled with live music and spoken word performances by various local and Manchester based artists.
Located at Quarry, the event will be held indoors with plenty of seating opportunities.
Doors are at 6:30pm.
Live Music by:
Truthpaste
Wedding Band
Such is Life
Spoken Words by:
St Vespaluus
Ed Dixon
Patrick Downie
Eddy Little
Artwork and Projections by:
Freddy Francké
Promoter Instagram: @kunst.site
In Liverpool in 1963 the music world was exploding. Musical talent, attitude and the knowledge that you could be anything you wanted to be saw the city flooded with bands and singers who were headed to the top.
Standing tall amongst all of the boys was the World’s first all-girl rock ’n’ roll group. This is the untold true story of The Liverbirds!
From The Cavern to Hamburg’s Star Club Mary, Sylvia, Val and Pam did it on their terms, turning down Brian Epstein, hanging out with Jimi Hendrix and driving Chuck Berry wild.
This foot-stomping musical will be packed with all of the great 60s songs that shook The Cavern, including the Liverbirds smash hits Peanut Butter and Diddley Daddy.
Written by Ian Salmon (The Comeback Special) and Directed by Bob Eaton (Lennon) this is a show that will rock the Royal Court like never before!