Shirley Smart Sextet — live event
Doors 7:45 PM, Music 8:30 PM - 2 set(s) of music Line-up Shirley Smart - Cello Alistair Martin - Trumpet James Arben - Tenor Saxophone John Crawford - Piano Marcus Penrose - Double bass Demi Garcia Sabat - Drum kit About Shirley Smart's Sextet draws on a background of 10 years living in Jerusalem and working with the overlapping worlds of jazz, Arabic, Turkish and North African music. Her music draws upon this rich tapestry of influences to create an evening of vibrant melodies, grooves, swing and lively improvisation. Showcasing her unique ability to explore the potential of the cello in a jazz context, performing multiple roles as bassist, lead and soloist on the instrument, and featuring also some of the UK's leading lights in world-influenced jazz,this dynamic group promises an evening of inspired music-making. Originally trained under Raphael Wallfisch at the Guildhall School of Music, and Janos Starker in Paris, Shirley subsequently moved to Jerusalem, where she worked with some…
Starts: 2026-01-15T19:45:00Z
Ends: 2026-01-15T21:45:00Z
Where: 11 Gillett Square, England, United Kingdom
Price: $0.0