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Meet Lorenzo Bellini, the virtuoso Italian pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Deeply influenced by New York pi...
03/06/2025

Meet Lorenzo Bellini, the virtuoso Italian pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Deeply influenced by New York pianists Mulgrew Miller and Kenny Kirkland, Bellini’s sound blends harmonic depth with melodic clarity and a gospel-infused atmosphere.

Having completed his undergrad at Berklee College of Music in (Boston) before receiving a scholarship for a Masters in Jazz Piano at the Royal Academy of Music (London), Lorenzo is respected internationally for his craft.

Join us at Granby Winter Garden this Wednesday 4th June 2025 to get to know Lorenzo and his work and for those who want to stay late, experience a composition workshop. Tickets are available now at www.thewombatjazzclub.co.uk 🎟️

Calling all jazz and gospel fans… This week, we have the internationally renowned Vienna based pianist, composer, Lorenz...
02/06/2025

Calling all jazz and gospel fans… This week, we have the internationally renowned Vienna based pianist, composer, Lorenzo Bellini, joining us for The Jazz Project at Granby Winter Garden.

🎹 Deeply influenced by New York pianists Mulgrew Miller and Kenny Kirkland, Bellini’s sound blends harmonic depth with melodic clarity and a gospel-infused atmosphere. 

In 2021, marking the end of his studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston (USA), he released his debut album of original compositions, Love Grain.

After 4 years in the states, Lorenzo received a scholarship from the Royal Academy of Music in London (UK), enrolling in the Master’s programme in Jazz Piano.

During this time, has performed with artists such as Tiger Okoshi, Ni Maxine, Dennis Montgomery, Christelle Pascall, and Roberta Gentile.

📝 As an educator, Lorenzo Bellini teaches at The Gospel University, an international institution and learning platform.

This event marks the release of his second album, Source, a breathtaking body of work recorded with his Italian quartet and released by GleAM Records. 

Expect a stripped-back performance of extracts from the album followed by an interview, leading into a very special composition workshop. A new format for the event…

🗓️: Wednesday 4th June 2025
📍: Granby Winter Garden
⏰: 5 - 8PM
🎟️: £7 (plus booking fee)
Tickets available now at www.thewombatjazzclub.co.uk

Note: This composition workshop takes the format of a lecture, covering melody, harmony and rhythm, so bring something to take notes with and keep an eye out for the next jam announcement.

TONIGHT! Catch Andrew Ibi AKA Black Jazz Heads tonight opening for Ni Maxine at LEAF on Bold Street then playing on into...
11/05/2025

TONIGHT! Catch Andrew Ibi AKA Black Jazz Heads tonight opening for Ni Maxine at LEAF on Bold Street then playing on into the after-party at SUONO. 10:30PM til late.

Here is a look back at our last book launch at The Winter Garden, an extension of ‘The Jazz Project’ which brings live m...
03/03/2025

Here is a look back at our last book launch at The Winter Garden, an extension of ‘The Jazz Project’ which brings live music and literature lovers together. Our in conversation with VARAIDZO (author of ‘Manny And The Baby’) which is highly recommended by our host Ni Maxine, was a treat.

Will you be in the room on Wednesday for the ‘Unapologetic Expression’ event? This is a chance to hear about what made the UK Jazz explosion happen from author, agent and musician André Marmot, and jam with local musicians.

Last tickets available now here: https://deadinkbookshop.com/products/andre-marmot-in-conversation-with-ni-maxine?srsltid=AfmBOoouyZlqz_aBnQIfWSVZsXbrxqQmQIKo-eoZuQGSSJ2Q9yzsaGrq

This has been a hard week for the global music community. On Monday, we lost a legend, Roberta Flack. ‘Internationally h...
01/03/2025

This has been a hard week for the global music community. On Monday, we lost a legend, Roberta Flack.

‘Internationally hailed as one of the greatest songstresses of our time, GRAMMY Award winning Roberta Flack remains unparalleled in her ability to tell a story through her music. Her songs bring insight into our lives, loves, culture and politics, while effortlessly traversing a broad musical landscape from pop to soul to folk to jazz. She was the first solo artist to win the GRAMMY Award Record of the Year for two (2) consecutive years: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face won the 1973 GRAMMY and Killing Me Softly with His Song won the 1974 GRAMMY.

Classically trained on the piano from an early age, Ms. Flack received a music scholarship at age 15 to attend Howard University. Discovered while singing at the Washington, DC nightclub Mr. Henry’s by jazz musician Les McCann, she was immediately signed to Atlantic Records. With a string of hits, including, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Where Is the Love (a duet with former Howard University classmate Donny Hathaway), Killing Me Softly With His Song, Feel Like Makin’ Love, The Closer I Get to You, Tonight I Celebrate My Love, and Set the Night to Music, Roberta Flack has inspired countless artists with her musical brilliance and honesty.

Described by Reverend Jesse Jackson as “socially relevant and politically unafraid”, Ms. Flack is very active as a humanitarian and mentor. She founded the Roberta Flack School of Music at the Hyde Leadership Charter School in the Bronx, providing an innovative and inspiring music education program to underprivileged students free of charge.’

Roberta Flack’s 1969 debut album, ‘First Take’ is a brilliant introduction, for those who are yet to discover this great artist. May her legacy live on!

Source: www.robertaflack.com

It’s been a white since we got for a dance. Should we bring it back? Let us know in the comments 📝
26/02/2025

It’s been a white since we got for a dance. Should we bring it back? Let us know in the comments 📝

Join us at Granby Winter Garden on Wednesday 5th March 2025 for an ‘In Conversation’ with author Andre Marmot on ‘The In...
25/02/2025

Join us at Granby Winter Garden on Wednesday 5th March 2025 for an ‘In Conversation’ with author Andre Marmot on ‘The Inside Story of the UK Jazz Explosion’ in his masterpiece, ‘Unapologetic Expression’.

Doors at 6PM. Tickets £5 (£25 including a copy of the book) made available bDead Ink Bookshop residents Dead Ink Book Shop in collaboration with .

This event marks the launch of The Wombat Jazz Club 2025 series at Granby Winter Garden, so keep your eyes on peeled for more exciting jazz happenings!

Get tickets here: https://deadinkbookshop.com/products/andre-marmot-in-conversation-with-ni-maxine?srsltid=AfmBOoprRSG-C41bnawRpHwnczLxXpXK0O5819eePs2yLTGMK4o3hvwP

POV: You heard through the grapevine that something is happening on Wednesday 5th March 2025… Save the date!
23/02/2025

POV: You heard through the grapevine that something is happening on Wednesday 5th March 2025… Save the date!

Get to know the brilliant bassist/ vocalist/ band-leader/ composer Parabhen Lad on tonight’s festival highlights show on...
12/01/2025

Get to know the brilliant bassist/ vocalist/ band-leader/ composer Parabhen Lad on tonight’s festival highlights show on Jazz FM.

Tune in to find out about her journey in music with a taste of what’s to come in her upcoming performance with ‘Parabhen and The Oleanders’ on Saturday 18th January 2025 at the Ullet Road Unitarian Church.

Get tickets here: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Unitarian-Church-Liverpool/Isnt-it-good-to-be-lost-in-the-wood/40480178/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0ZFT2s4-MIOId-SpXeXctf9SNYbyNbFYScI_tBUwFytFWJ5bBZ0ZeHbwg_aem_Wf8WTUQDDMA7tBxiIxhcAw

Tune in to Jazz FM at 9PM for The Wombat Jazz Festival Highlights with live recordings from The Concert Room at St Georg...
12/01/2025

Tune in to Jazz FM at 9PM for The Wombat Jazz Festival Highlights with live recordings from The Concert Room at St George’s Hall on the 1st September 2024. Relive debut live sets from Buster Swaby and Parabhen Lad plus The Grapes Band!

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