June 14th – Pyne/Riches/Ward @ Arch One
First outing of a new collaborative project with Martin Pyne (vibes) and Ed Riches (guitar), alongside Deemer and Cath Roberts.
June 26th – Article XI @ LUME Fest, IKLEKTIK Art Lab, Waterloo
I’ll be playing tenor sax with Anton Hunter’s awesome Article XI project.
June 28th – Beats & Pieces Big Band @ Watermill Jazz, Dorking
July 7th – Bennett/Hunter/Ward @ Brighton Alt Jazz Festival fundraiser, Verdict Jazz Club, Brighton
Another new collaborative trio, this time with Seth Bennett (double bass) and Anton Hunter (guitar) organised especially in support of the awesome Brighton Alternative Jazz Festival. Also on the bill are some very exciting things, including a set from improvising guitarist Ian Brighton.
July 29th – “What happens in our brain when we improvise” @ Manchester Jazz Festival
Dr Graeme Wilson lectures, hopefully illuminated with musical creations in duo with Adam Fairhall (piano).
August 5th – Ti/om @ V22, Forest Hill
A duo set with Tim Fairhall (double bass) as part of a Raw Tonk showcase night in our current homeland of South-East London