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Michael Janisch’s Paradigm Shift
4 October, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
£15
Shetland Arts presents Michael Janish’s Paradigm Shift
American bassist, producer and record label owner Michael Janisch has performed with everyone from Sir John Dankworth to Quincy Jones to Shirley Horn, Julian Joseph and Tommy Smith. He’s been a bassist on Strictly Come Dancing, Later with Jools Holland and has appeared on Michael Parkinson’s show– chances are you’ve already heard his bass playing. Tonight he presents his new band Paradigm Shift in support of his new double disc album of the same name, on a 30 + date tour of the UK.
Paradigm Shift features all new original music composed by the leader with some choice originals by his bandmates that were all recorded live on their recent inaugural European tour. The music is strongly rooted in jazz’s rich history but looks forward incorporating many different styles with Janisch himself nodding to innovators Charles Mingus, John Coltrane and modern giants Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter as inspiration.
On the night of the show, all audience members will receive a free 15 track sampler album from Michael’s Whirlwind Recordings label featuring major artists.
His band features BASCA-Award / Grammy Award winning musicians, and some of the most sought after, versatile and experienced musicians of their generation in London-based soprano saxophonist Jason Yarde (Sam Rivers, Hermeto Pascoal, Jazz Warriors); tenor saxophonist Paul Booth (Steve Winwood, Steely Dan, Eric Clapton); Grammy-award winning French pianist Cédric Hanriot (Dianna Reeves, John Patitucci) and the NYC-based drum prodigy Colin Stranahan (Fred Hersch, Terence Blanchard, Kurt Rosenwinkel).
This will be a rare opportunity to see such elite performers working at the forefront of contemporary jazz.
To book wheelchair bays, or to book specific seating, please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555, or book in person at Mareel or Islesburgh.
. To book wheelchair bays, or to book specific seating, please contact Shetland Box Office on 01595 745 555, or book in person at Mareel or Islesburgh.