Matt Owens: Keys
St Ann's Church
Matt Owens bass / Kirsty Almeida vocals / John Ellis piano & keyboards / Richards Wetherall piano & keyboards / Rick Weedon drums & percussion
Matt Owens’ suite Keys explores writing for two keyboard instruments in combination with bass percussion and vocals. It was premiered in the 2014 manchester jazz festival. This year’s performance will coincide with the release of the studio recording of the work.
Matt Owens’ music has featured in films such as four times BAFTA Award winning film Patagonia, Best Christmas Ever and BIFA double-nominated film Albatross. Matt’s compositions have featured on a wealth of TV programmes around the world, including Top Gear, EastEnders and the hit TV series Arrow. His bass playing and arranging provides the foundation for many established artists’ recordings and live projects.
In 2015 Matt released his debut album The Aviators’ Ball, combining a jazz quartet with a classical wind quartet. The album was critically acclaimed, described as “one of the most gorgeous albums you’ll hear this year” (Echoes Magazine) and featured BBC Folk Award Vocalist if the Year Ríoghnach Connolly. It still receives regular air play on France’s national radio station FIP.
Highly regarded performances of Matt’s compositions include the 2009 Manchester Jazz Commission Ten, his 2014 suite Keys for two keyboard instruments (including St Ann’s mighty church organ), bass and vocals and the 22-piece Latin big band La Gran Descarga which had everyone on their feet for concerts at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall and Salford’s Lowry Theatre.
Date: thursday 22 may
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Price: £9.50
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