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Guildhall Jazz Orchestra with Jim McNeely

,Milton Court Concert Hall
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Jim McNeely joins Scott Stroman to direct Guildhall Jazz Orchestra in a performance of McNeely’s Paul Klee Suite.

Originally written for the Swiss Jazz Orchestra and inspired by the paintings of Klee, the Paul Klee Suite stands for McNeely’s open-mindedness and receptiveness to a variety of art forms. This fascinating work also reveals some of Klee’s musical background, his own concern with polyphony and rhythm in his work. 

Jim McNeely was born in Chicago. In 1975, having received a BMus in composition from the University of Illinois, he moved to New York City. 1981 saw the beginning of Jim’s four-year tenure as pianist/composer with the Stan Getz Quartet. From 1990 until 1995 he held the piano chair in the Phil Woods Quintet. At the present time, he leads his own tentet, his own trio, and he appears as soloist at concerts and festivals worldwide. 

Tagged with: Contemporary music Guildhall School

Programme

  • Bob Brookmeyer   Suite for Three (Oatts)
  • Scott Stroman   Reflections
  • Jim McNeely   Paul Klee Suite

Performers

  • Guildhall Jazz Orchestra  
  • Scott Stroman   director
  • Jim McNeely   piano & co-director

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