Seven concerts… seventeen (so far) listed musicians. Lists below…
Derek Hook started the Ambleside Days Festival, “a Contemporary Music Festival in the heart of the English Lake District”, in 2017. This year’s edition builds to a large ensemble concert led by Nikki Iles. In addition to the music there is the vibe of the festival which emanates from the musicians, what Mike Collins has described as an “an impossible-to-miss openness and enjoyment of being together”. Festival preview…
SEVENTEEN MUSICIANS FOR AMBLESIDE DAYS 2024
Yazz Ahmed (Trumpet)
Brigitte Beraha (Vocals)
Zsofia Boros (Guitar)
Conor Chaplin (Bass)
Pete Churchill (Piano and vocal)
Immy Churchill (Vocals)
Hermine Deurloo (Harmonica)
Tim Garland (Saxophone)
Frank Harrison (Piano)
Nikki Iles (Piano)
Mark Lockhart (Saxophone)
James Maddren (Drums)
Gwilym Simcock (Piano)
Asaf Sirkis (Drums)
Nick Smart (Trumpet)
Mike Walker (Guitar)
Steve Watts (Bass)
CONCERTS OF AMBLESIDE DAYS 2024
Thursday 29 August
7.30 pm Zsofia Boros solo guitar
Intermission
Hermine Deurloo Harmonica, Gwilym Simcock piano and Mike Walker Guitar.
Friday 30 August
2.00 pm : Brigitte Beraha vocals with Frank Harrison piano
7.30 pm : Frank Harrison Trio Frank Harrison Piano, Steve Watts Double Bass and Asaf Sirkis Drums, joined by Mark Lockheart Saxophone
Intermission
The Lighthouse Trio: Tim Garland Saxophones, Gwilym Simcock Piano, Asaf Sirkis Percussion joined by special guest Yazz Ahmed Trumpet
Saturday 31 August
2.00 pm Zsofia Boros Guitar
7.30 pm Gwilym Simcock Quartet with Conor Chaplin bass, TBC drums, Nick Smart trumpet
Intermission .
Mike Walker Guitar, Nikki Iles Piano, Steve Watts Bass, Mark Lockheart Saxophone, James Maddren Drums and Immy Churchill Vocals
Sunday 1 September
2.00 pm Frank Harrison piano, Hermine Deurloo Harmonica, and Conor Chaplin Bass
7.30 pm Nikki Iles 12 piece Band and guests
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