Those who enjoyed the Adriano Adewale concert last year will be delighted to learn that Adriano’s bassist, Nathan Riki Thompson and an international line up of multi-instrumentalists (including Adriano) will be playing material from his stunning debut album “Under Ubi’s Tree”.
Nathan’s music reflects the sounds and traditions absorbed during his travels through Africa, Australasia, Finland and the UK.
This Australian double-bass player, composer and teacher now based in London lived in Africa (mostly Tanzania) for five years where he learnt to play the ilimba (thumb piano) and filimbi (flute) under the tutelage of Hukwe Zawose.
His African-inspired debut album is named in memory of days spent music-making under the tree with Zawose’s father, Ubi!
Thompson successfully combines elaborate African and European sounds of vividly coloured ancient and modern elements to create his unique compositions.
Expect an evening of World Jazz that will surprise and inspire in equal measure. Accompanying Nathan: Brazilian Adriano Adewale on percussion and Berimbau. British/South African Jan Hendrickse on ney and traditional wind instruments and UK artist Simon Allen on hammered dulcimer, waterphone and percussion.
What others have said:
About Nathan Thompson:
“Quietly melodic “world jazz”. Thomson has created a very personal sound world and the resultant album exudes considerable warmth and charm.” By Ian Mann (Review of Thompson’s debut album: “Under Ubi’s Tree”) 11 Feb 2009 Jazzmann.com
About Adriano Adewale:
“Adewale’s compositions are simple but uncliched, featuring different percussive combinations on nearly every track. It’s beautifully recorded.”
*** The Guardian
Bits and Bobs:
Nathan Thompson Adriano Adewale
Performance Date/Time: Sat 22 May Performance 8pm Doors 7pm
Location: The Anthony Minghella Theatre
Ticket Price: £10 / *£9 (Friends Concession)
Box Office: 01983 822490
