Welcoming two great ENSEMBLES for Lockdown Jazz Sessions #21!

Lockdown Jazz Sessions are fortnightly gigs performed by musicians from their own homes. Using zoom, the audience has the chance to be present and together at the online gig, even unmuting themselves to applaud.

First Set: Lockheart/Davies/Stringer Trio

The Lockheart/Davies/Stringer trio is comprised of three young musicians: Saxophonist Dan Lockheart, Guitarist Torin Davies, and Bassist Louis Stringer, who are currently studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Inspired by the great tenor led trios of the likes of Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson and more recently Walter Smith III, this trio will be bringing an intimate set of music consisting of standards and modern tunes from their home in Birmingham. Expect good vibes from three up and coming musicians on the Birmingham scene.

Second Set: MITYA

MITYA is a co-led duo featuring alto saxophonist Sam Norris (RAM) and pianist Jay Verma (GSMD). Formed in 2016, the pair perform both standard and original music with a focus on creating intricate polyphonic textures, often using simple musical ideas as seeds from which to grow complex improvised forms.

Their unique approach has drawn praise from composer and improvised counterpoint expert Bruno Heinen and they have performed variously throughout the UK, most notably as part of NQ Jazz Digital’s 2020 summer livestream series. Sam and Jay are currently working on a suite of co-written music to be recorded post-lockdown.

How does a Lockdown Jazz Session Work?

Upon buying a ticket you will receive a link to click on when the event starts which will take you into a zoom call. You will see Robyn the host, the musicians performing and some of the other audience members. You may share your video and say hello, even unmute yourself to clap between songs, but you are also welcome to listen and watch without being visible. Everyone but the performer is muted during the music.

7-7.15pm: Session opens, audience joins

7.15-7.45pm: First Set

7.45-8pm: Interval

8-8.30pm: Second Set

Tickets are £5 Concession, £10 Standard and £15 Support.

We are offering free tickets to those who cannot afford to buy them at the moment, if you would like to join us but do not have the funds then please email saying so using the contact button below. You don't need to explain why you need the free ticket.