JULIE DUNN TRIO featuring
Julie Dunn - piano/vocals
Andy Christie - guitar
Quinny Lawrence - drums
Sunday 20th April 2008 at the Hobby Horse Inn, Minehead
3-5 p.m. £6
This performance sees acclaimed Bristol-based guitarist Andy Christie (Code Red, Ian Briggs, Mas Baca) joining julie on piano and vocals and drummer Quinny Lawrence as a taster of things to come!
Recent Reviews:-
Dunn, Horler & Coe - what's it all about? jazz services uk tour 2008
Vibrant West Country based singer Julie Dunn appears with her illustrious band of top jazz artists headed up by pianist John Horler, voted "Critics choice Jazz pianist of the year 2002" supported by Zoltan Dekany on Bass with Quinny Lawrence on Drums and featuring the insurpassable Tony Coe on Saxes and Clarinet. Part of of a national Jazz Services sponsored UK tour, this performance promises to be an exciting blend of fresh new arrangements of well-loved jazz standards together with sensitive interpretations of some of the most beautiful ballads ever written - a true feast for the ears!
The new album, what's it all about, is out now on 33 jazz and can be purchased online via www.jazzcds.co.uk , Rays Jazz Shop in Foyles, Tottenham Court Road plus other retail outlets and in the West Country at Partners, Beaminster, Acorn Music & White Pebble in Yeovil.
See www.juliedunn.co.uk and www.johnhorler.co.uk for more information.
RECENT QUOTES:
"JULIE HAS A BEAUTIFULLY APPEALING SOUND"
norma winstone, 1st lady of british jazz
"SHE EFFORTLESSLY SINGS IN HER DISTINCTLY RICH & SMOOTH VOCAL STYLE"
alex hobbis, wessex muse
"A MASTERCLASS IN SMALL BAND JAZZ.."
keith ames, musician mag
"Julie's tone is rich and warm and she glides around the deft Oscar Peterson-style arrangements with the confidence that only the most experienced vocalists can muster...
But above all I loved Julie's relaxed, understated vocals which recall those vocal giants of my childhood yet caricature none of them.. "
Tony Cummings, Crossrhythms
Julie Dunn
About Me
- Diane Blackman
- Minehead, West Somerset, United Kingdom
- Hi, I'm Diane and I work for the S.P.R.A. (Society for the Protection and Re-homing of Animals) which is an animal rescue charity based in Devon but working also in Somerset. As part of a programme of fund-raising events, and also being a music lover myself, I am promoting "Jazz in the Afternoon" - a series of jazz performances by world class musicians. These take place on Sunday afternoons at the Hobby Horse Inn on the seafront in Minehead and we have managed to arrange one every month until at least September 2008. I live in a small village outstide Minehead with my two sons, my devoted dog Ronnie and an assortment of chickens. I would love to hear from anyone who shares an interest in music (all kinds), animals, animal rescue, the beautiful Somerset countryside, Reiki or chickens!
Minehead, West Somerset
The Harbour
Society for the Protection and Re-homing of Animals
Seeking a Permanent future for Rescued Animals
1 comment:
Wow! What a great afternoon in the company of Julie Dunn and her Trio (Andy Christie, guitar and Qunny Lawrence, drums). Two hours of well balanced Latin, jazz standards and colourful arrangements of film themes with the catchy, bluesy Waiting Room Blues penned by Julie herself. Highlights were the opening number Softly As In A Morning Sunrise (one of my all time faves) and a stunning version of Ellington's Caravan as an encore (played especially for me, I like to think, as I called for an encore at the end when the clapping finally ceased!) I enjoyed the music so much I bought Julie's latest CD which turns out to be every bit as good as the live event with the addition of Tony Coe on saxophone. All in all a brilliant and enjoyable gig and Diane Blackman deserves a huge thank you from jazz-lovers everywhere for bringing such artistes to West Somerset. Diane has a great programme of jazz lined up for the summer - so I urge everyone to make the next one and show Diane the support she needs to keep it going. If you love jazz or simply just like it, make a note of the dates, ring them on the calendar and make sure you get there. You won't be disappointed.
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