Jazz (not) at The Poly special!

Jazz at The Poly is back - just not at The Poly!

This special Poly jazz session is decamping to Emmanuel Baptist Church on Western Terrace, owing to ongoing building works in The Poly's theatre. 

Ed Jones comes to Jazz at The Poly supported by the exciting organ and guitar trio made up of leading jazz players from the south west. 

Expect an exciting evening of jazz classics, enriched with the unexpected rhythms and harmonies of Ed’s original compositions, and including unique arrangements of classic songs. Definitely an evening not to be missed! 

Jazz saxophonist, composer and band leader Ed Jones has played extensively, nationally and internationally, with an impressive range of projects and artists - including jazz legends Horace Silver, George Benson, and Dianne Reeves. He's also played with an impressive list of crossover artists like Incognito, Us3, Jamie Cullum, and R/B legends D’Angelo, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Carlene Anderson, and Omar.​

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“One of the most fluent and forceful saxophonists in Europe” - Jack Massarik, Evening Standard.

“One of Europe’s most exciting and innovative bandleaders”- BBC Music Magazine.

“A formidable saxophonist. Ed Jones may have hit his highest profile through his work with bands US3 and Incognito, but he’s an improviser to his fingertips, a player of forceful imagination, and one of the Uk’s most distinctive saxophonists.” John Fordham, The Guardian.

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Ed Jones - saxes

Jack Williams - keyboard

Jess Molins - guitar

Keith Michael - drums

 

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Adult: £13.00 + £1 Poly Fund 

Concession & Members: £9 + £1 Poly Fund

Covid-safety measures:

This event will be held indoors at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Seating will be distanced, and doors and windows will be open to ensure good airflow.

This is a ticket-less event: simply come to the church with your transaction number and name, and you will be checked on at the door. No need to come to The Poly to collect paper tickets.  

We continue to recommend that you sign in to the NHS Track and Trace app or paper form on arrival, and wear a face covering when moving around the venue (unless you are exempt). Coverings may be removed when seated.  

Pre-booked drinks will be available from the Sports Club next door. Ticketholders will be sent details of the menu in advance.  

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WHAT IS 'NOT' AT THE POLY?

During necessary works in The Poly theatre we will be running a series of events with partner venues in our community. Look out for the ‘NOT’ The Poly brand for some more fantastic performances in the near future.