News

We are excited about our new term starting Monday 9th September. We welcome new members in the first 3 weeks of every term. Please contact us to register or simply just come along. Everyone is welcome and we have groups of different levels – for instrumentalists and vocalists.

19:30 – 21:30 – Wiltshire Music Centre.

First session is only a fiver!

Instead of our usual workshop sessions, we will be hosting a jam session in the Foyer at Wiltshire Music Centre. Each of our groups will perform a tune as well as the vocalists and the evening will end with us coming together to jam. The bar will be open all evening. Please do invite friends and family along!

A small group of instrumentalists from Jazz Factory and Play Jazz Weekend are coming together to perform at a Charity Gig on 11th August 2019. The event is raising money for Stroke Association. They will be playing a 30 minute set. It’s great to see Jazz Factory/Play Jazz Weekend on the road!

A chance to enjoy a taster workshop from us. Learn how to swing and play the blues with our fab tutor, Ross Hughes as part of Wiltshire Music Centre Big Family Music Day.

£6 (concessions £3)

https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/big-family-music-day-2019

We are delighted to announce a small group of vocalists and instrumentalists from Jazz Factory will be performing at this year’s Festival, St Margaret’s Hall in the centre of BoA, 13:15 – 13:45. Entrance is free of charge. More info here

This course is nearly sold out. We only have space for front liners. It is not too late to book. Bookings close Friday 24th May!

More info www.playjazzweekend.co.uk

We are welcoming new members to Jazz Factory for Summer Term.

We have spaces for all instruments/levels. Do get in touch if you would like to come along. The term is well underway, so do get in touch if you are thinking of joining. We always welcome new members!

GBH BIG BAND Merry Jazzy Christmas, with the ebullient vocals of Clara Walker

Sunday 16th December 7.30 pm – Wiltshire Music Centre

Joan Davis and Byron Wallen, St James’ Wine Vaults, Bath, Thursday 1st November 2018
Tickets £12/10 Doors open at 8 pm

In a span of twenty years, 7 recordings and countless stage performances, vocalist Joan Davis has built her reputation as not only a singer but also a composer, arranger, jazz poet, scholar and teacher. Guided and tempered by powerful life lessons and rooted in jazz traditions laid down by Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald, and other leading ladies of past generations, she combines various elements of jazz, soul, R&B and world music to create a captivating hybrid style.
Throughout her career as a vocalist and songwriter the elements of nature versus urban existence have provided a dramatic resource of images to express her vision of life through words and music.
Joan’s career has included performing with Tony Kofi, Bobby Mcferrin, Byron Wallen, Pee Wee Ellis and Clive Deemer; Just to name a few and for this performance it is Byron Wallen who joins Joan on stage. A leading figure of the British Jazz Scene and a firm favourite of the Vaults’ audience this will be a very special night!

“she can deliver any song she chooses with power and conviction, and any opportunity to see her performing has to be a treat for the ears. When Joan steps out, you can bet there’ll be a well satisfied audience somewhere.” Venue

“forthright and unaffected singing with style and intelligence.” The Guardian

Byron Wallen is “one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive” (Jazzwise Magazine). Widely recognised as a seminal figure in world jazz, he is constantly travelling the world recording, teaching and performing.

“Byron’s always absorbing music genuinely draws in the disparate elements of African and Eastern cultures, while retaining true jazz spirit … ”

Jazz Factory Celebrates 20 years!

20th Anniversary Gala Concert                                                                                  Monday 26th November 2018                                                                                  Wiltshire Music Centre                                                                                                                8pm – Free entry with retiring collection

Jazz Factory is celebrating 20 years of jazz education. During that time over 500 people from all walks of life have been members and over 40 jazz professionals have led the workshops.  

To celebrate two world-renowned jazz musicians, Iain Ballamy and Huw Warren will be leading our workshops and appearing at the Showcase Concert on Monday 26^th November. 

There will be a mixture of  the usual group format as well as the group performances led by Iain and Huw. There will also be a chance to see them in action and there may even be a few other surprises. This is a real treat for members and for everyone attending the concert. 

ECM recording artist Iain Ballamy is an internationally recognised saxophonist and composer who has been variously described as urbane, original, freethinking and uncompromising.

Find out more www.iainballamy.com

Welsh pianist and composer Huw Warren has achieved an international reputation for innovative and eclectic music making over a thirty year career.

Find out more www.huwwarren.wordpress.com

Please spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there. It’s certainly not to be missed.