National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland with Mike Walker

  • Friday | 08.07.11
  • 6.30pm
  • Band on the Wall, Manchester
  • £10 General...

 

Scotland’s finest young jazz musicians are joined by sensational jazz, fusion and funk guitarist Mike Walker and saxophonist Iain Dixon, in a performance of new works composed for this tour.

Named by The Guardian as “one of the most powerful jazz guitarists in Europe.” Walker here performs with long-time musical collaborator, Iain Dixon.  Brazilian rhythms, urban beats and vocal samples are introduces to fluent improvisation, creating a surprising, uplifting and spectacular jazz-fusion concert.

Directed By Malcolm Edmonstone & Andrew Bain
Soloists: Mike Walker (Guitar) and Iain Dixon (Saxophone)

This seated event will begin at 7pm but our Picturehouse Cafe Bar is open from 5.30pm for delicious food and drinks.  Special Offer! Book your meal in advance and get free ‘lucky dip’ tickets for a future concert – click here now for details

 

 

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