9—11 September 2016

ISLAY JAZZ FESTIVAL 2016

9—11 SEPTEMBER 2016 Presented by Jazz Scotland and Islay Arts Association Welcome ISLAY JAZZ Nowhere else in the world offers such an extraordinary context for a Jazz Festival of FESTIVAL 2016 international class as Islay. What we hope to create is a giant house party where musicians, local audiences and visitors meet and enjoy each other’s company whilst creating and listening to music that always feels immediate and often intimate, in the unique settings of the island’s distilleries, village halls, hotels, and the RSPB Centre. The Lagavulin™ Islay Jazz Festival 2016 will form part of the celebrations for 200 years of Lagavulin. Everyone involved in the Festival thanks Lagavulin for the support, especially Fraser Fiﬁ eld and Graeme Stephen Pocion De Fe this year, where to mark the bicentenary, we present the most ambitious and exciting programme in our 17 year history. In this vintage year the programme offers an impressive international cast, from a host of Islay Jazz Festival favourites to some of the most exciting young musicians changing the face of today’s Scottish Jazz scene, it’s all packed into a weekend that’s rich with musical excitement. We look forward to sharing a dram with old and new friends. Fiona Alexander, Jazz Scotland Stuart Todd, Islay Arts Association

Ulf Wakenius Ryan Quigley

www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk 0845 111 0302 FRIDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 1. Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius SATURDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER Two of the greatest guitarists in the world. Each played for nearly a decade with jazz 6. Haf tor Medbøe, Espen Eriksen, 10. Martin Taylor & Friends 13.Ryan Quigley International legends, Stephane Grappelli and Oscar Peterson. They’re steeped in jazz tradition, Gunnar Halle The world’s foremost exponent of solo Quintet but extraordinarily alive to creating new Guitarist, Haftor Medbøe is joined by two jazz guitar playing. Martin Taylor is a All-star, new project from trumpet virtuoso music. Together they play with almost of Norway’s most exciting musicians: Espen phenomenon. A musician who transcends his “bright, bursting trumpet breaks and poised superhuman fl uency, astounding technique, Eriksen (piano) and Gunnar Halle (trumpet). instrument, who can make a solo guitar fi ll a construction … world-class” (The Guardian). and musicality – for lovers of beautiful melody Meditative, majestic music, crossing genre room like an orchestra. He plays both solo, Quigley and Paul Booth (tenor sax) features and spontaneous improvisation. boundaries, sparkling with fi re and passion. and in duo with the ever tasteful and swinging with three great American jazz stars: Geoff 6.30-7.30pm Lagavulin Distillery, £15 Noon-1.30pm, Lagavulin Distillery, £10 velvet voiced singer, Alison Burns and with Keezer (piano), Michael Janisch (bass) and fellow guitar maestro, Ulf Wakenius. drum sensation, Clarence Penn. 2.Graeme Stephen and Fraser 7. Ulf Wakenius Trio 6-7.30pm, Rhinns Hall, Portnahaven, £15 10.30pm-midnight, Bruichladdich Hall, £15. Fifi eld / The Islay Jazz Quartet BYOB From Oscar Peterson and Ray Brown to 11. Martin Kershaw Quartet Piper, saxophonist and guitarist fl ow Herbie Hancock the “Swedish Guitar Genius” traditional-sounding airs into the realms of (Downbeat) is a giant of contemporary jazz. The alto saxophonist’s Quartet has reinvented jazz. Standard jazz tunes from the Islay Jazz Swinging and grooving modern jazz, with itself with Kershaw’s trademark lyricism Quartet led by Brian Palmer (drums) open Brian Shiels and Alyn Cosker. steeled by a musical intelligence that makes the concert. 12.30-2pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £10 for music that satisfi es head and heart. And with the skill, energy and musical nous of Paul 7-8.45pm Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £10 Harrison (piano), Mario Caribe (bass) and Alyn 8. Pixel Cosker (drums) in the band, there’s constant 3. Pixel Second chance to hear one of the most rhythmic and harmonic excitement too. Instantly recognisable, the Norwegian band exciting young bands in Europe - this is 8-9.30pm, Bruichladdich Hall, £12.50 have a unique concept all their own. A straight where lovers of Gerry Mulligan or Ornette shot of earthy and ethereal jazz and indie rock Coleman’s Quartets can meet progressive 12. James Tormé energy, they merge knotty jazz compositions rockers and fi nd common ground. with boisterous grooves that are both catchy 3-4.30pm, Laphroaig Distillery, £12 Stellar American singer celebrates the great and satisfying. Fronted by Ellen Andrea Wang American songbook with songs made famous by Miles Davis, Nat King Cole, (bass, vocals), with Jonas Vemoy (trumpet ), 9. Colin Steele and Enrico Tomasso Harald Lassen (saxophone) and Jon Audun Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Ray Charles and Two trumpet stars join a crack rhythm team to Baar (drums). Mel Tormé (of course). Swinging, fun-loving celebrate the music of great jazz trumpeters music - all served up with sophistication, 8.30-10pm Lagavulin Distillery, £12.50 from Louis Armstrong to Chet Baker. swagger and brio. 4-5.30pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £12.50 8.30-10pm, Lagavulin Distillery, £20 4. Al ison Affl eck, Colin Steele and Graeme Stephen A new collaboration formed especially for the Festival. Award winning singer Alison Affl eck is joined by acclaimed guitarist Graeme Stephen and Islay favourite Colin Steele. They’ll celebrate the Great American Songbook and the tunes of Tin Pan Alley. 9.15-10.15pm Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £10

5. Pocion De Fe An original spicy mix of afrobeat, Caribbean rhythms, Cuban salsa, and African mambo, with Spanish vocals. Expect tight funky grooves and irresistible horn licks. 10.30-midnight, Bruichladdich Hall, £10. BYOB Ulf Wakenius Pixel Martin Taylor Martin Kershaw Clarence Penn James Tormé

www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk 0845 111 0302 SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER VISITING ISLAY WEEKENDER TICKETS Islay is the most southerly of the Weekender Ticket available from: Hebridean islands. 0845 111 0302 (+44 131 467 3660) 14. Johnstone/Jarvie/Henderson 16. Fergus McCreadie Trio Three young Scottish jazz stars, infl uenced The young pianist, McCreadie, made waves Ornithologists, photographers, golfers, Ticket: £85 - guarantees admission to eight by the ECM sound, Scottish folk music, last year when he played solo. Now he returns anglers and of course whisky enthusiasts specifi ed concerts OR seven specifi c and contemporary American jazz and also with his trio featuring David Bowden (bass) all fi nd Islay a joy. The wares of the nine one wild card which is redeemable (subject American songbook standards, and and Stephen Henderson (drums). Probably distilleries can be tasted throughout the to availability) on the door of the relevant occasionally interpretations of pop songs. the most exciting new Scottish jazz talent island. concert. Peter Johnstone (piano), Brodie Jarvie (bass) for a decade. Originally inspired by Oscar For more information about travel and Stephen Henderson (drums). Peterson, he now ranges across the entire accommodation please visit INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Noon-1.30pm, RSPB, £10. jazz piano tradition, infusing his performances www.lagavulinislayjazzfestival.co.uk Tickets for individual concerts are Light lunch available. Bird watching walk with huge personal emotion. One of Scotland’s “essential” distilleries, available, as follows: available before the concert. 3-4.30pm, Ardbeg Distillery £10 Lagavulin™ is a place of pilgrimage for Mario Caribe (photo: Brian Vass) many adorers of this defi nitive Islay single PRESENTED BY: Until Thursday 8th September: 15. Ugly Bug Ragtime Three 17. Mario Caribe Quartet malt Scotch whisky. The distillery works Jazz Scotland and Islay Arts Association Online: www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk - simply with Enrico Tomasso Blending the melodic and rhythmic infl uences its magic on a cramped, romantic site by Contact: [email protected] click the buy button next to the concert. The swingiest, happiest of 20’s and 30’s jazz of his homeland with an exploratory the sea, across a small bay from the ruins If phoning from outwith the UK please call By Phone: 0845 111 0302 from the wee band with the big, big sound contemporary jazz sensibility, Mario’s music of Dunyvaig Castle. The intensity of this +44 131 467 3660 (+44 131 467 3660) featuring the clarinet and saxophone of ranges from luscious ballads to sizzling majestic whisky comes from the heavily peated malt from the Port Ellen Maltings, John Burgess; the banjo and guitar of Ross uptempo burners. He is joined by Martin Tickets may be available on the door, the four traditionally-shaped copper stills, Design by: edenconsultancygroup.co.uk Milligan; and the ever swinging bass of Andy Kershaw (saxophone), Kevin MacKenzie please note that many capacities are a leisurely fermentation and distillation Sharkey joined for this special gig by swing (guitar) and Alyn Cosker (drums). limited, so we strongly recommend regime, with a wide spirit cut that captures trumpeter par excellence, Enrico Tomasso. 5.30-7pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £12.50 advance booking. more of the richly-peated tastes and a long Noon-2pm, Ardbeg Distillery, £12.50. THANKS TO: maturation of 16 years in refi ll casks. Until Friday 9th September: Light lunch available. 18. Mercy Mercy, Mercy A supergroup fronted by alto saxophonist, For more information please visit On Islay - Ileach Offi ce, Main Street, Martin Kershaw, and trumpeter, Colin Steele, www.malts.com Bowmore, PA43 7JH. 01496 810355 playing the music of Cannonball and Nat A warm welcome awaits at the Lagavulin On Saturday and Sunday there will be Adderley: soulful, funky swinging jazz with Distillery Visitors Centre, open all year round a notice in the window of the Ileach passionate solos and catchy tunes. Paul with seasonal variation for guided tours. advising which concerts will have tickets Harrison (piano), Brian Shiels (bass) and Alyn available on the door. Cosker (drums). For those visitors looking for something a 8.30-10.30pm, Bruichladdich Hall, £15. BYOB little extra, we would recommend booking on a sensory tasting, to celebrate the 200 year legacy of Lagavulin (Mon to Fri – 11.00 & 13.30 / Sat and Sun – 10.30 & 13.30). Join the distillery team and immerse yourself in the taste, smell and sounds that makes Lagavulin an award winning whisky. This experience is one to be enjoyed time and time again. Those who book on the tasting will be given a Lagavulin sensory tasting kit to take home. Please book directly with Lagavulin on +44 (0) 1496 302749 or via [email protected]

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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (photo: Bebop Spoken Here) Fergus McCreadie Trio for the facts. www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk 0845 111 0302 SUNDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER VISITING ISLAY WEEKENDER TICKETS Islay is the most southerly of the Weekender Ticket available from: Hebridean islands. 0845 111 0302 (+44 131 467 3660) 14. Johnstone/Jarvie/Henderson 16. Fergus McCreadie Trio Three young Scottish jazz stars, infl uenced The young pianist, McCreadie, made waves Ornithologists, photographers, golfers, Ticket: £85 - guarantees admission to eight by the ECM sound, Scottish folk music, last year when he played solo. Now he returns anglers and of course whisky enthusiasts specifi ed concerts OR seven specifi c and contemporary American jazz and also with his trio featuring David Bowden (bass) all fi nd Islay a joy. The wares of the nine one wild card which is redeemable (subject American songbook standards, and and Stephen Henderson (drums). Probably distilleries can be tasted throughout the to availability) on the door of the relevant occasionally interpretations of pop songs. the most exciting new Scottish jazz talent island. concert. Peter Johnstone (piano), Brodie Jarvie (bass) for a decade. Originally inspired by Oscar For more information about travel and Stephen Henderson (drums). Peterson, he now ranges across the entire accommodation please visit INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Noon-1.30pm, RSPB, £10. jazz piano tradition, infusing his performances www.lagavulinislayjazzfestival.co.uk Tickets for individual concerts are Light lunch available. Bird watching walk with huge personal emotion. One of Scotland’s “essential” distilleries, available, as follows: available before the concert. 3-4.30pm, Ardbeg Distillery £10 Lagavulin™ is a place of pilgrimage for Mario Caribe (photo: Brian Vass) many adorers of this defi nitive Islay single PRESENTED BY: Until Thursday 8th September: 15. Ugly Bug Ragtime Three 17. Mario Caribe Quartet malt Scotch whisky. The distillery works Jazz Scotland and Islay Arts Association Online: www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk - simply with Enrico Tomasso Blending the melodic and rhythmic infl uences its magic on a cramped, romantic site by Contact: [email protected] click the buy button next to the concert. The swingiest, happiest of 20’s and 30’s jazz of his homeland with an exploratory the sea, across a small bay from the ruins If phoning from outwith the UK please call By Phone: 0845 111 0302 from the wee band with the big, big sound contemporary jazz sensibility, Mario’s music of Dunyvaig Castle. The intensity of this +44 131 467 3660 (+44 131 467 3660) featuring the clarinet and saxophone of ranges from luscious ballads to sizzling majestic whisky comes from the heavily peated malt from the Port Ellen Maltings, John Burgess; the banjo and guitar of Ross uptempo burners. He is joined by Martin Tickets may be available on the door, the four traditionally-shaped copper stills, Design by: edenconsultancygroup.co.uk Milligan; and the ever swinging bass of Andy Kershaw (saxophone), Kevin MacKenzie please note that many capacities are a leisurely fermentation and distillation Sharkey joined for this special gig by swing (guitar) and Alyn Cosker (drums). limited, so we strongly recommend regime, with a wide spirit cut that captures trumpeter par excellence, Enrico Tomasso. 5.30-7pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £12.50 advance booking. more of the richly-peated tastes and a long Noon-2pm, Ardbeg Distillery, £12.50. THANKS TO: maturation of 16 years in refi ll casks. Until Friday 9th September: Light lunch available. 18. Mercy Mercy, Mercy A supergroup fronted by alto saxophonist, For more information please visit On Islay - Ileach Offi ce, Main Street, Martin Kershaw, and trumpeter, Colin Steele, www.malts.com Bowmore, PA43 7JH. 01496 810355 playing the music of Cannonball and Nat A warm welcome awaits at the Lagavulin On Saturday and Sunday there will be Adderley: soulful, funky swinging jazz with Distillery Visitors Centre, open all year round a notice in the window of the Ileach passionate solos and catchy tunes. Paul with seasonal variation for guided tours. advising which concerts will have tickets Harrison (piano), Brian Shiels (bass) and Alyn available on the door. Cosker (drums). For those visitors looking for something a 8.30-10.30pm, Bruichladdich Hall, £15. BYOB little extra, we would recommend booking on a sensory tasting, to celebrate the 200 year legacy of Lagavulin (Mon to Fri – 11.00 & 13.30 / Sat and Sun – 10.30 & 13.30). Join the distillery team and immerse yourself in the taste, smell and sounds that makes Lagavulin an award winning whisky. This experience is one to be enjoyed time and time again. Those who book on the tasting will be given a Lagavulin sensory tasting kit to take home. Please book directly with Lagavulin on +44 (0) 1496 302749 or via [email protected]

Please drink responsibly check

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (photo: Bebop Spoken Here) Fergus McCreadie Trio for the facts. www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk 0845 111 0302