Jazz Preview: Humour in reply to Larkin, the love-hate critic
"There is a sense of humour in the response," said promoter David Porter.
The evening is part of the Larkin 25 season marking the death in 1985 of the poet who was librarian at Hull University for 30 years.
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Hide AdPoet, composer and trombonist Paul Taylor joins forces with Hull bassist Dave Ellis and other local musicians in pieces provoked or inspired by Larkin's opinions as a jazz
critic.
Three appearances in Yorkshire within a week by John Etheridge is a bonus for admirers of this splendid guitarist, whose versatility is boundless.
At the Millennium Hall in Sheffield tonight, he can be heard with violinist Christian Garrick in a tribute to Stephane Grappelli, with whom he spent five years.
Etheridge's Trio North – a proven partnership with bassist Ben Crosland and drummer Dave Tyas – can be heard at Scarborough Jazz on Wednesday, and The Venue at Leeds College of Music, on Thursday.
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Hide AdWakefield Jazz, which celebrated its 800th gig last week, welcomes tenor saxophonist Karen Sharp and pianist Nikki Iles
tonight.
And tomorrow night's double bill at The Shed in Hovingham village hall features the innovative Troyka and Led Bib.