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The Coronet Theatre Jazz Festival: Portrait - Four Corners

(This is a past event and is no longer running)

9:00pm

Delve deeper into Byron Wallen‘s discography as he presents Portrait, a live performance with his band Four Corners of his first recorded album in 13 years. Wallen is ‘one of the most innovative, exciting and original trumpet players alive’ (Jazzwise Magazine) and this much anticipated project is inspired by his experiences with musicians on his travels around the world creating a one of a kind sound.

 

Portrait: Reflections on Belonging (2020)
“This album was conceived whilst sitting in the central square in Woolwich, an area of South East London. I was struck by the community around me with its mixture of cultures and nationalities, from Nepalese elders to young Nigerian men, Somali mothers with their children, a new Eastern European contingent and descendants of families who used to work in the docks and at the Arsenal. Music paved my way to travel and see the world, meeting people from all different cultures and walks of life. The study of music and the process of striving to become a better musician furnished me with a deeper knowledge of self and a gift I could share on so many different levels. In PORTRAIT I am meditating on identity, culture and what it means to belong. The compositions, workshops, performances, and social interaction born out of this project deepened my artistic and personal relationships with the people in my neighbourhood. The album pays tribute to the heart, soul and vibrant provenance of the community I call my home.” – Byron Wallen

 

Line Up: 

Byron Wallen – trumpet

Rob Luft – guitar

Paul Michael – bass

Rod Youngs – drums

 

OTHER SET available on 16 JUN

Each band costs £15. Book three or more events and get 10% off.

7:30pm – Indigo (Byron Wallen Band)

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Byron Wallen (b. 1969) was raised in a musical family and as a child studied classical piano, euphonium, trumpet, flute and drums. In the mid 1980’s the trumpet became Wallen’s primary instrument of choice. Wallen’s first major work, Tarot Suite, (1994) was inspired by a love of mythology and symbolism, which reflected the archetypal journey of human life through an interdisciplinary pan-continental approach. Wallen’s study of cognitive psychology has aided his transition towards conceptualising music as a medium for healing. Wallen raises awareness and invokes change by unlocking boundaries through the nature and science of sound. Widely recognised as a seminal figure in Jazz, Wallen is an acclaimed writer and producer whose original scores have been commissioned by The London Science Museum; PRS For Music, The BBC, Jerwood Foundation, Southbank Centre, National Theatre, Arts Council, FIFA and Sage Gateshead. He has also composed soundscapes for Universal Pictures, Warner Bros and Game of Thrones. Wallen’s current PRS commission ‘Anthem for Woolwich’ forges new links between schools, venues, musicians and residents to strengthen the resilience and promote the cohesion of the community. Wallen has received the BBC Jazz Innovation award (2003) and has been nominated several times for the MOBO award.

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