Jazz Services - A voice for jazz

9 Burley Street

Leeds

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W Yorkshire

 

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Initially a trio, Ma started out playing a hybrid of jazz/improv/rock/psychedelica, as heard on debut album, "Jyketie". Ma?s integration of live electronic processing into their live sets came through collaboration with Brit-improv legend Steve Arguelles on laptop. After a successful Mini-UK tour, the continuation of this expanded line-up was sought, and a more permanent member was found in old friend, Matt Calvert. With his inclusion and the whole group being processed through his set up, the size of Ma2s sound expanded to include - alongside more dubby elements and beats - sonic explorations of soundscapes that defy the size of the group. "The Last" was produced and mixed by Calvert. The album was released "Loop Records" to critical acclaim. Since the recording, Ma have already been developing new material, the latest of which has included 2 auxiliary percussionists for live shows, and experimenting in smaller formations. They have recently taken part in various festivals including the Polyamory Sound festival in Vienna, and also the London and Greenwich Jazz Festivals. Tom Challenger graduated with a first class honours degree from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. A member of the Loop Collective, he has helped to organise the annual Loop Festival and also set up the Loop Records "subsidiary", Mini Loop. With Ma, a debut album ("Jyketie") was released in 2008, and first UK tour saw collaboration with drummer/sound manipulator Steve Arguelles. Matt Calvert joined Ma in 2009, releasing their latest album "The Last", to critical acclaim. Tom is a member of Loop Collective band, Outhouse. Outhouse, have been broadcast on Radio 3 and WDR radio. Additionally they have toured the UK and Europe and released the album "Straw, Sticks and Bricks" (Babel Label). Outhouse, also work as "Outhouse Ruhabi", a collaboration with Wolof Drummers from The Gambia and Senegal. Tom is also a member of Trip Hop and Electronica pioneers, Red Snapper. Additionally, Tom also pursues an ongoing project called "La Ferme" - a series of duos and solo performances. Tom can be heard performing as a sideman in varied situations; from Bruno Heinen's "Tierkreis"; to Porpoise Corpus; to the Hannes Riepler Quintet. He has performed and collaborated with an array of musicians including Michael Garrick, John Taylor, Lol Coxhill, The Herbaliser, Plaid and The Bays. As an educator, he has taught at the GSMD since 2007, and leads numerous ensembles in the London boroughs of Camden and Newham and Tower Hamlets. Matt Calvert is a Guitarist/Composer/Electronic Musician/Producer. Aside from Ma, He can also be heard with Three Trapped Tigers and his own project Evil Ex - both have released new records in 2011 to critical acclaim. He continues to explore other avenues - expect more music to be available soon. Dave Smith is one of the finest young drummers on the British jazz scene. Drawing on a wide range of influences, from West African percussion to classic jazz drumming, his explosive style and musical sensitivity give him the versatility to play in many musical environments. Dave is best known for his work co-leading Outhouse, a Loop Collective group. Additionally Dave leads Outhouse Ruhabi. They showcased their new music in May 2008 at the Cheltenham Jazz Festival, recorded for BBC Radio 3 and made an album that was released as part of a 15-date UK tour in October 2009. Aside from Ma and other projects, Dave performs with Mark Lockheart's "In Deep", Iness Mezel, Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara and has worked with international artists such as Donny McCaslin, Ralph Alessi, Eddie Henderson, and Ingrid Jensson. Ross Stanley is possibly the hardest working Organist in UK jazz right now. Alongside Ma, he works extensively with Steve Howe, Gareth Lockrane's Grooveyard, Dennis Rollins and Tom Jones. Aside from being an accomplished jazz organist, Ross is also a precocious classical and jazz pianist.

 

Friday, May 11, 2012

8.00pm

£8.00/£5.00

0113 2454505