Upcoming gigs – Winter 2018
28th November 8.30pm – Tom Ward / Alan Wilkinson @ Flim Flam, Ryan’s N16, Stoke Newington
Last minute addition – playing duo bass clarinets and altos with the legendary Alan Wilkinson.
1-9th December – Cotovelo @ PortaJazz, Portugal
Launching the recording of the Cotovelo project from last year, including a few other gigs in the Porto area.
15th December 7pm – Tom Ward / John Edwards @ BRÅK, waterintobeer, Brockley
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! I’m delighted/terrified to be playing duo with the legendary bassist John Edwards. Also on the bill, Corey Mwamba & Sam Andreae. Not to be missed!
Tom Ward / Adam Fairhall – Susurrus Reviews
“piano and sax dialogues, ranging from hyperactive tail chasing to the calm layering of pellucid tones” – Daniel Spicer, WIRE Magazine
“accordion slurs and squeaks merge with the bass clarinet’s swooning honks” – Daniel Spicer, WIRE Magazine
“an intensely cohesive duo interaction on this recording, just imagine Konitz and Tristano under the influence of Schoenberg” – Selwyn Harris, Jazzwise
Matt London Rituals recording at LSO
A pleasure to record in the lovely Jerwood Hall with Matt London & the crew.
Madwort/Keeffe/Willberg @ Hundred Years Gallery
Last minute gig for a new trio of myself with Otto Willberg & Charlotte Keeffe! We’re sharing the bill with MIMAN from Norway, featuring Andreas Røysum, Egil Kalman and Hans Kjorstad.
BRÅK – John Pope
BRÅK Christmas Special!!
OMG I’m playing with the legendary John Edwards!!!
TONUS @ Cafe Oto
At Cafe Oto!!!
We also have this new album available:
Reviews for the album:
“When the baritone, alto (played low) and bass clarinet combine in complex harmonies, the effect is quite luxurious.” Just outside
Dirk has released the live recording from Cafe Oto on Soundcloud!
Tom Ward / Adam Fairhall Tour 2018
Having a great time so far…
“A fascinating and stimulating performance enjoyed by all of the not unsubstantial audience.” – Bebop Spoken Here
Tom Ward / Adam Fairhall – Susurrus
Pre-orders are open – album released next Monday!