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Guildhall Induction Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Choir

,Milton Court Concert Hall
Guildhall School saxophonist in performance

Directors Scott Stroman, Liz Swain and Clare Wheeler lead the Guildhall Induction Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Choir in a performance in collaboration with award-winning singer-pianist Liane Carroll.

Hastings based Liane Carroll has been a pillar of the British jazz and soul scene for over thirty-five years and has dedicated her career to creating a deep and abiding connection with audiences all over the world through her exceptional talent, versatility and ability to truly interpret a song. Carroll has collaborated with such diverse artists as Paul McCartney, Gerry Rafferty, Long John Baldry, Ian Shaw, Claire Martin OBE and drum and bass outfit London Elektricity. Caroll’s five most recent albums (Slow Down, Up and Down, Ballads, Seaside, The Right To Love) all earned a four star review in The Guardian.

The first half of the concert will feature smaller Jazz Ensembles performing together for the first time to mark the end of a week-long induction project working on arrangements with Guildhall Jazz tutors.

Tagged with: Guildhall School Young Barbican Contemporary music

Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

A recording of this concert will be available to watch online for free after the performance (broadcast dates to be announced).

Performers

  • Guildhall Induction Jazz Orchestra  
  • Scott Stroman   director
  • Liane Carroll   voice
  • Malcolm Edmonstone   arranger
  • Guildhall Induction Jazz Choir  
  • Clare Wheeler, Liz Swain   directors

Milton Court Concert Hall

Location
Milton Court Concert Hall is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.  

Address
Milton Court
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Nearby public transport
We are within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, Old Street, St Paul’s and Moorgate. The nearest train stations are Liverpool Street and Farringdon. Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street

Car and bicycle parking
We have free bicycle spaces and paid car parking spaces available