April 10 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
“Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness”
-The Guardian
Cape Town-born pianist/composer Phillip Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett, and Charles Lloyd.
As a key member of the popular London-based world jazz ensemble Zubop and its offshoot ZubopGambia, with BBC World Music award-winner Juldeh Camara, Clouts created a solid body of work with African roots and since moving to Dorset in 2006 he has responded to his new surroundings with impressionistic compositions that complement his world music interests, resonating with strong themes and packing a mighty rhythmical punch.
Clouts’ African inspirations extend beyond Cape jazz to Gnawa music and Afrobeat, and further to pan-European folksong and soul-jazz. Performing as The Philip Clouts Quartet the pianist is joined by saxophonist Samuel Eagles, bassist Tim Fairhall and drummer Ted Carrasco to bring his musical journey alive with superb musicianship and infectious vigour.
Show will be SEATED. £10 advance, £14 on the door.
As this gig falls on a Friday there will be wood-fired pizza available from 5-9pm. Be sure to book a slot for food by calling 01597811226.