Most workshops are led by a paid tutor, always an experienced jazz musician. We have had some of the UK's leading names as tutors. Some workshops are led by Jazz Cooperative members. These can be good fun, and offer an opportunity for members to try out arrangements, experience band-leading or just choose their favourite jazz standards.

As we don't know who will turn up, the line-up at a session is unpredictable. Usually we get a good band, with drums, bass, piano, guitar, several saxes, a trumpet a singer and maybe a trombone or clarinet. The content of the session is determined by the tutor, and over the season we will play a range of different styles of jazz, including swing, be-bop, modern, funk and so on. One week we could be playing Duke Ellington tunes, and the next, Miles Davis or John Coltrane. We also see a variety of teaching styles. The emphasis tends to be on group playing, rather than instrumental technique.

There is a range of levels of musicianship amongst the members. Some play regularly in public, others are less experienced, but all are welcome. You don't have to be a member to turn up and play at one of our workshops: try it out a few times and if you like it, become a member.

We occasionally hold other events, such as a concert, masterclass or special tutorial session. It is also possible that members may wish to arrange personal lessons with a visiting tutor.

See http://cjc.jazzcreation.com/ or contact info@cjc.jazzcreation.com for details

Most workshops are led by a paid tutor, always an experienced jazz musician. We have had some of the UK's leading names as tutors. Some workshops are led by Jazz Cooperative members. These can be good fun, and offer an opportunity for members to try out arrangements, experience band-leading or just choose their favourite jazz standards.

As we don't know who will turn up, the line-up at a session is unpredictable. Usually we get a good band, with drums, bass, piano, guitar, several saxes, a trumpet a singer and maybe a trombone or clarinet. The content of the session is determined by the tutor, and over the season we will play a range of different styles of jazz, including swing, be-bop, modern, funk and so on. One week we could be playing Duke Ellington tunes, and the next, Miles Davis or John Coltrane. We also see a variety of teaching styles. The emphasis tends to be on group playing, rather than instrumental technique.

There is a range of levels of musicianship amongst the members. Some play regularly in public, others are less experienced, but all are welcome. You don't have to be a member to turn up and play at one of our workshops: try it out a few times and if you like it, become a member.

We occasionally hold other events, such as a concert, masterclass or special tutorial session. It is also possible that members may wish to arrange personal lessons with a visiting tutor.

See http://cjc.jazzcreation.com/ or contact info@cjc.jazzcreation.com for details

Most workshops are led by a paid tutor, always an experienced jazz musician. We have had some of the UK's leading names as tutors. Some workshops are led by Jazz Cooperative members. These can be good fun, and offer an opportunity for members to try out arrangements, experience band-leading or just choose their favourite jazz standards.

As we don't know who will turn up, the line-up at a session is unpredictable. Usually we get a good band, with drums, bass, piano, guitar, several saxes, a trumpet a singer and maybe a trombone or clarinet. The content of the session is determined by the tutor, and over the season we will play a range of different styles of jazz, including swing, be-bop, modern, funk and so on. One week we could be playing Duke Ellington tunes, and the next, Miles Davis or John Coltrane. We also see a variety of teaching styles. The emphasis tends to be on group playing, rather than instrumental technique.

There is a range of levels of musicianship amongst the members. Some play regularly in public, others are less experienced, but all are welcome. You don't have to be a member to turn up and play at one of our workshops: try it out a few times and if you like it, become a member.

We occasionally hold other events, such as a concert, masterclass or special tutorial session. It is also possible that members may wish to arrange personal lessons with a visiting tutor.

See http://cjc.jazzcreation.com/ or contact info@cjc.jazzcreation.com for details

BLAKLAVA
Super-heavy hooks from the heart of the Fens. Somewhere between bad milk and good sex - 3 long riffs played through an amp on its edge being pounded by drums and splendid chimes. Formerly known as Righteous Bastards, Blaklava are Tony Martin's favourite band.

Blaklava's last gig for the forseeable future - Luther 'Rim shot' Stephens is off to volunteer in Ethiopia, and to teach celery trenching techniques.

MEN OF UNITUS
Sexy cacophony and ultrasonic welding vibrations from Luton.

CANAVERAL
Crusader jams, Gravitational waves, Plasma, Lamé and the focused rays of Sol our infallible sun. Last Canaveral jam withbenevolent leader FreshHell before his invvvvvvasion of other continents.

A Crushing Death & Grief Gig - www.crushingdeath.com/

For all sessions amps, drums and PA are provided along with a few guitars. Entrance is just £2 to cover hire of the hall and equipment repairs. Come down as a band and try out new songs or come on your own and join in with others. If you are not too sure just pop along to watch and see what you think. It doesn't mater if you aren't in a band or if you only know a few chords still come along and get involved.

Telephone 01353 616991 for more info or visit http://www.eastspace.net/eeljam/

15th Jan: Andy Bowie, Torben Rees and the Peter Shepherd Trio present The Alimentum Cam Jam - "All local players welcome at this friendly jam session, led by the Cream of Cambridge."

20th Jan: Joe Stilgoe Quartet - "Dashing singer-pianist signed to Candid Records."

27th Jan: Barry Green Quartet - "Compelling pianist and composer on his national Jazz Services tour."

The Tuesday night Jazz Club format comprises two 45 minutes sets starting around 8.45pm and 10pm. Diners will be able to book tables in the restaurant (performance area) for the duration of the night, or drinkers can use the cocktail bar area which is open for business as usual on Jazz Club nights.

There will be a special three course fixed price menu operating on these evenings, set at just £35 per person, exclusive of drinks.

Booking Info:
www.restaurantalimentum.co.uk
Phone 01223 413000

15th Jan: Andy Bowie, Torben Rees and the Peter Shepherd Trio present The Alimentum Cam Jam - "All local players welcome at this friendly jam session, led by the Cream of Cambridge."

20th Jan: Joe Stilgoe Quartet - "Dashing singer-pianist signed to Candid Records."

27th Jan: Barry Green Quartet - "Compelling pianist and composer on his national Jazz Services tour."

The Tuesday night Jazz Club format comprises two 45 minutes sets starting around 8.45pm and 10pm. Diners will be able to book tables in the restaurant (performance area) for the duration of the night, or drinkers can use the cocktail bar area which is open for business as usual on Jazz Club nights.

There will be a special three course fixed price menu operating on these evenings, set at just £35 per person, exclusive of drinks.

Booking Info:
www.restaurantalimentum.co.uk
Telephone: 01223 413000

15th Jan: Andy Bowie, Torben Rees and the Peter Shepherd Trio present The Alimentum Cam Jam - "All local players welcome at this friendly jam session, led by the Cream of Cambridge."

20th Jan: Joe Stilgoe Quartet - "Dashing singer-pianist signed to Candid Records."

27th Jan: Barry Green Quartet - "Compelling pianist and composer on his national Jazz Services tour."

The Tuesday night Jazz Club format comprises two 45 minutes sets starting around 8.45pm and 10pm. Diners will be able to book tables in the restaurant (performance area) for the duration of the night, or drinkers can use the cocktail bar area which is open for business as usual on Jazz Club nights.

There will be a special three course fixed price menu operating on these evenings, set at just £35 per person, exclusive of drinks.

Booking Info:
www.restaurantalimentum.co.uk
Telephone: 01223 413000

A new work has been especially composed for the occasion by Clare College alumnus Phil Earis, and will be performed by the bell-ringers starting at 7:15 p.m.

Local churches, college chapels and alumni groups worldwide are invited to participate. Encourage your local bell-ringing community to get involved and help celebrate this landmark occasion. Register via the website: www.800.cam.ac.uk/events/26/

Additionally, there will be a light show projected onto Senate House and Old Schools from 17 January to 19 January. The light show, produced by world-renowned light artist Ross Ashton, will trace 800 years of Cambridge's history.

Bells have been used by centuries, for both religious and secular occasions. They have been used to tell time, celebrate weddings, warn of fire or attack, call people to worship, signal curfew, and signify victory over adversary.

Anne L Ryan is a charismatic singer whose influences draw on various contemporary and world musical styles, composed and improvisatory, producing performances of profound intensity that can be deeply meditative as well as highly celebratory. Her captivating singing is a celebration of the power and versatility of the human voice. Inspired by the sean-nós of her Celtic roots, with neatly tempered world music influences, she sings both a cappella works and with accompaniments - electro-acoustic soundscapes, quartz crystal sound bowl, electronic sound diffusion and acoustic instruments.

£8 £7 concessions £6 advance - call 01223 300085 or free online www.adcticketing.com

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