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The Brass Monkeys are an eclectic improvising wild bunch influenced by jazz, blues, reggae, country, free improvisation, soul, folk? Performing an exciting mix of original material and unusual classics The Brass Monkeys offer a reverent but iconoclastic take on the history of musical improvisation.
The repertoire is half original and a range of material from all kinds of sources including tunes by Herbie Nicols, Bill Frisell, Lillian Hardin-Armstrong, Archie Shepp, Jonas Gwangwa, Lester Bowie, Taj Mahal, Thelonious Monk, Dudu Pukwana??? The key element in all our music is the opportunity for interplay between the musicians which is at the organic heart of this band. This is achieved in part by a combination of improvising contexts; solos, duos, trios and full ensemble interactions stimulate the essential spontaneity.
Go to 8brassmonkeys.co.uk for more info, music and photos.
?Really enjoyable show from @8brassmonkeys? I loved the contrast between ensemble polyphony and the sparse drums and tuba backing for featured soloist/duet/trio on material encompassing originals, Monk, Frisell, Nichols, folk, klezmer and more.?
?A fun evening with @8BrassMonkeys? moving from unruly polyphony to heartfelt chorale via Nichols, Monk, Lil Hardin, Lester Bowie, Shepp and more.? John Sharpe @JazzSnipe
Tuba player Ben Higham writes, ?We have put together a great line-up that embraces an exciting mix of youth and experience.?
The musicians making up Brass Monkeys are:
Trumpets/flugels
Chris Dowding (Natural Causes, Rude 2.0)
Charlotte Keeffe (Space Painters, The Anthropology Band)
French horn
Jim Rattigan (Pavilion, Haden/Bley Liberation Music Orchestra)
Trombones
Annie Whitehead (Rude 2.0, Penguin Café Orchestra)
Kieran McLeod (New World, Julian Argüelles Septet)
Saxes/clarinets
Paul Jolly (The People Band, Loverly)
Tuba/leader
Ben Higham (Monk Inc., Arthur, Loverly)
Drums
Olly Blackman (Hackney Colliery Band, Quadracerotops)
Ashburton Arts Centre is a community-owned and run place where the arts of all kinds happen.
It opened in 2018 in the town's old Methodist Church. Come see world-class live music, theatre, etc plus local performers, classes and community events.
15 West Street,
Ashburton,
Devon,
England,
TQ13 7DT.
07980 680052
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