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Friday May 31st
Verdict Jazz: Preserving the Soul of Jazz Music
Join us in preserving the vibrant legacy of jazz music at Verdict Jazz! Our crowdfunding project aims to support the continued growth and impact of our organization in celebrating this timeless art form
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Protecting, securing and improving
16% of UK Grassroots Music Venues were Lost in the Last 12 Months
125 Spaces Permanently Closed to Live Music.
4000 Jobs Lost
14,500 Events No Longer Possible
193,230 Opportunities Lost for Musicians
38% of Remaining Venues Post Financial Loss – Whole Sector Records 0.5% Profit Margin on £501m Turnover Despite Increased Ticket Demand.
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For the last 12 years The Verdict has been an internationally renowned hub of Jazz and the creative performance arts, hosting many established and emerging artists that work within all aspects of the music and creative industries
As running costs rise up to 30% in some cases it has become increasingly difficult to maintain fundamental expenses, such as utilities, musicians fees, and various running costs.
Help us to sustain Verdict Jazz as a top level grass roots music venue in this financially challenging time.
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About Verdict Jazz
The Verdict is a multi award winning grass roots music venue, the only full time Jazz venue outside of London in the South of England, it has been named as one of the 10 top jazz clubs in Europe by The Guardian also being nominated as Jazz Venue of the year by the All Party Parlimentary Jazz Awards in 2022 and 2023. Weekly hosting the best in jazz music with top International acts, playing blues, swing, funk, Latin Jazz and fusion.
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In 2023 we hosted 165 Performances, workshops, masterclasses bringing world class music and education to Brighton and the South of England for thousands of attendees while continuing our position as a vital and key music venue in the National and International touring network for 100's of musicians.
Verdict Jazz is dedicated to honoring the rich history and cultural significance of jazz through live performances, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives. Based in the heart of Brighton, our organization is committed to keeping the spirit of jazz alive.
THE VERDICT
12th Anniversary Celebration
Nominated Jazz Venue of the Year 2022/23
The Verdict is a multi award winning grass roots music venue, the only full time Jazz venue outside of London in the south of England, it has been named as one of the 10 top jazz clubs in Europe by The Guardian. Weekly hosting the best in jazz music with Top International acts, playing blues, swing, funk, Latin Jazz and fusion.
The New Conrad Miller Trio
Friday May 31
Doors 7pm Show 8.30pm
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The New Conrad Miller Trio
Wildflowers is our new and already 4th album
The title refers to a composition by Wayne Shorter on his LP ‚SPEAK NO EVIL‘ (released in 1966).
For us wildflowers have several symbolic meanings including happiness, joy, and remembrance. As a trio we had so much fun and joy while recording this album. Therefore, we hope to spread that positive energy, whenever you hear us playing live, or while listening to our album. We are all Wildflowers in our own unique way.
Enjoy!
Randy Brecker: This is a romantic set by the trio. every track strikes an emotional nerve and every track has a strong groove thatll capture your heart along with your mindreally liked this!
Jan Akkerman: A total unique style in exploring harmonical technical possibilities in a more Latin as well as a bebop approach. The themes for improvisation sound like common ground, until the trio takes off into in almost separate ways still form a unity in timing and swing. A delight for the heart, ears and soul.
Heavily swinging main stream Jazz on a high level, Con Alma is a highly attractive package - for example for friends of Tingvall or Emil Brandqvist Trio." (Rolf Thomas in JAZZTHING February/March 2020)
„Vigorously swinging… Here jazz gets ventilated!“ (Jochen Siemens in STERN 3/2018, 4/5 stars)
"Molenaar’s touch on the keys,always leaves space for the elegant bass lines and the dancing cymbals of his companions.
But finally it’s the latin tinted showpieces such as "Bossa Del Calvito“ or „No Dancing“ (the song name is a good joke) that distinguish the band from the masses of piano trios."
(Rolf Thomas in JAZZTHING February/March 2018)
„High-torque and self-confident, but never over-produced and equipped with tremendous jazz grip - a blessing“ (Gregor Poschoreck on SOULTRAINONLINE, 4/5 stars)
„A very vivid mix of styles - inspiring and pretty relaxing jazz“ (Christian Kautz on LIKEHIFI, 4/5 stars)
R.U.M. Band feat Ama Lia
Saturday June1
Doors 7pm Show 8.30pm
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AMA LIA - VOCALS
MICHAEL BAILEY - MUSICAL DIRECTOR & BASS
RICHARD BAILEY - DRUMS
LIX RUIZ - KEYS
PAUL SILVER - SAX
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R.U.M. is a rhythmic, underground ,movement. A heavyweight collective featuring poly-rhythms, story telling and uplifting root soul sounds. Collectively they have played for a who’s who artist roster. Now with their own tightly defined sound and an eagerly anticipated debut album set for 2024, this super group is ready to blow.
Hailing from all corners of the globe including the Caribbean, Greece, Australia and the UK, credits include Johnny Nash, Jimmy Ruffin, Bob Marley, Gregory Isaac, Eric Clapton, Pete Townsend, Jimmy Page, Chaka Khan, Bee Gees, Jeff Beck, Steve Winwood, Bony M, Lionel Richie, Beyoncé, Ali Campbell of UB40, Omar, Incognito, John Legend and Joss Stone.
Featuring iconic drummer Richard Bailey, having played with Johnny Nash and a young Bob Marley and later recording Jeff Beck's landmark album Blow by Blow.
Bassist Michael Bailey performing and recording with Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Mick Taylor of The Stones.
Felix ‘Lix’ Ruiz previously played keyboards for the likes of Gregory Isaac and Damon Albarn and funk vocalist
Ama Lia with credits including Beyoncé, Lionel Richie and John Legend.
Effortless is their delivery of musical styles between soul, funk, latin, reggae, ska, jazz and calypso with grooves for days.