What’s on this 2024-25 season

Julian Bliss Septet

Friday, 9th May 2025, 7.30 pm
Blackburn Theatre, Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury
The Septet standing against a dark grey background. They are all wearing plain dark blue single-breasted jackets with white shirts and matching blue ties.
Western classical, swing and jazz complement the rich heritage of Latin and wider American traditions

Formed in 2010, The Julian Bliss Septet quickly became widely known for their trademark inspiring jazz-fuelled shows which have captivated audiences across the globe. Their dazzling virtuosity, extraordinary musicianship and charming humour shines through their programmes of swing, Latin, American and jazz music. 

Listen to the Septet (until 8th January) in concert at the Wigmore Hall on BBC Sounds at https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0025myr

The Septet’s early shows were inspired by the great Benny Goodman whose iconic music captivated Julian Bliss as a young musician. Taking a fresh, modern approach to Goodman’s work, the Septet’s first album (“The King of Swing”) and live performances gained widespread critical and popular acclaim and these programmes remain in great demand today.

The Septet’s early shows were inspired by the great Benny Goodman whose iconic music captivated Julian Bliss as a young musician. Taking a fresh, modern approach to Goodman’s work, the Septet’s first album (‘The King of Swing’) and live performances gained widespread critical and popular acclaim and these programmes remain in great demand today.

 

A recording of the  Gershwin programme “I got rhythm” released in 2021 received rave reviews: “impressive recording by talented clarinettist Julian Bliss and his excellent Septet .. Bliss’s quick-fire clarinet starts weaving free-flowing improvisational lines around the tune from the very outset .. jaw-dropping, side-stepping vibes solo .. the whole ensemble is on fire” – Gramophone.

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£20
Children and full-time students £10

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