To Jazz Thru Life

The mission of the upcoming project ‘To Jazz Thru Life’ is to encourage new audiences to experience jazz, while warmly welcoming current jazz fans. These days, it’s a common misconception that jazz is only for older audiences or certain backgrounds. Jazz is music of freedom, courage, and improvisation. Thanks to the support of Arts Council England, we are able to bring top UK jazz musicians to the city of Lincoln. 

The aim of the project is to encourage new audiences to listen to jazz music. The mission of the organisation is to expand jazz audience as it recognises jazz music is at risk due to aging audience and now attendance to jazz gigs. Thanks to the funding the tickets prices are affordable and offer generous student prices. 
In total 4 gigs will happen throughout the year starting on Saturday 7 March. Three gigs will take place at The Birdcage Pub Lincoln, this an opportunity to experience top UK jazz musicians in jazzy setting of the Birdcage Pub
Here’s a short overview of the programme:  

Nik Svarc Organ Trio - Saturday 7 March 
Leeds-based guitarist Nik Svarc leads his powerhouse organ trio, Svarc–Hanley–Longhawn (SHL). This collaborative band performs original music uniting jazz, funk, and improvisation, with a strong focus on group-written material and extended improvisation.

Rob Cope’s Joyride – Saturday 9 May 
Rob Cope’s Joy Ride performs high-energy tunes with soaring melodies and prolific improvisation. Performed by top UK jazz musicians, the band delivers a powerful sound and promises to delight audiences.  Rob is a freelance jazz musician and saxophonist with a Master’s in Music Performance from the Royal Academy of Music (2010–2012). 

Johnny Hunter’s ‘Now It Can Be Told’ – Saturday 5 September 
Johnny Hunter is a Manchester-based drummer and composer who comes from a background in both the avant-garde and more mainstream jazz. He performed with the band Leda Atomica before moving into jazz and free improvisation. His latest project, ‘Now It Can Be Told’, showcases his post-rock roots, exploring electronics in jazz. 

The ‘To Jazz Thru Life’ series is organised by JAZZCATZ CIC and supported by Arts Council England, inviting everyone to enjoy and love jazz music. 

Tickets: £14, students: £9

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The series concludes with major show at The Drill later this year, featuring an international act to be announced soon.