What’s on this 2024-25 season
Julian Bliss Septet
Blackburn Theatre, Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury
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.
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.
DIRECTIONS
Coming up in 2024-25
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Sunday, 23rd February, 2025, 3.00 pmMaidment Auditorium, Shrewsbury School
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Friday, 7th March, 2025, 7.30 pmSt Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
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Sunday, 23rd March, 2025, 3.00 pmFestival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton
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Friday, 4th April, 2025, 7.30 pmSt Alkmund's Church
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Friday, 25th April 2025, 7.30 pmAshton Auditorium, Barnes Theatre, Shrewsbury School
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Friday, 9th May 2025, 7.30 pmBlackburn Theatre, Prestfelde School, Shrewsbury
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Friday, 6th June 2025, 7.30 pmSt Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
Previously in 2024-25
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Friday, 20th September, 2024, 7.30 pmSt Alkmund's Church, Shrewsbury
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Thursday, 17th October, 2024, 1.00 pmUnitarian Church, Shrewsbury
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Thursday, 17th October, 2024, 7.00 pmSt Alkmund's Church, Whitchurch
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Sunday, 20th October, 2024, 3.00 pmMaidment Auditorium, Shrewsbury School
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Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, 7.00 pmSt Mary Magdalene, Bridgnorth
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Friday, 15th November, 2024, 7.30 pmSt Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
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Friday, 6th December, 2024, 7.00 pmSt Chad's Church, Shrewsbury
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Sunday, 19th January, 2025, 2.30 pmSt Chad's Church, Shrewsbury