Gregson Gig Series #12: Iles, Chisnall, Walker on the 23rd March

These three artists have played together in various settings over decades and represent jazz musicianship of the highest quality. This will be a great opportunity to see these esteemed members of the UK jazz scene up-close, performing together for us in the intimate space of the Olive Bar. 

 

Sunday 23rd March doors 18:30

£15 cash or card on the door

Gregson Arts Centre, Moor Gate, Lancaster LA1 3PY

Mike Walker is a jazz guitarist, improviser, composer and educator. Described as one of the most powerful jazz guitarists in Europe, Mike is noted for his creativity in a number of musical settings and within a broad spectrum of jazz. His inspirational playing and dynamic musicality has seen him in demand since the 1980s. He has collaborated with and operated as a side man for the likes of Kenny Wheeler, Julian Arguelles, Nikki Iles, George Russell and Norma Winstone. His own writing has found expression in multiple arenas, including with his band The Impossible Gentlemen with whom he has toured extensively. https://mikejswalker.com/home/index.php

Richard Iles is a jazz trumpeter, composer and educator based in the North West. After leaving the Leeds College of Music in 1980 Richard became a founding member of the Creative Jazz Orchestra performing with Kenny Wheeler, Mike Gibbs, Vince Mendoza, Peter Erskine, and Bill Frisell as well as being a member of the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra working with John Scofield and Gary Burton amongst others. He is principal lecturer in jazz at Leeds Conservatoire and teaches at Chethams School of Music and Salford University.

https://soundcloud.com/richard-31

https://richardiles69.wixsite.com/website/blank-1

https://www.facebook.com/richard.iles.18

 

 

Les Chisnall is a jazz pianist and has worked with some of the world’s finest jazz musicians, including Kenny Wheeler, John Taylor, Mike Walker and Ian Bellamy to name but a few. As a composer Les has written for orchestra, piano, organ and choir. Parallel to his playing career Les teaches at Chethams School of Music and LIPA and gives masterclasses at RNCM.

https://www.facebook.com/leschisnall