Shear Brass - Celebrating Sir George Shearing

Shear Brass - Celebrating Sir George Shearing

Thursday 25 March 2027

Times: 7.30pm

Prices: £22 including £2 booking fee

Venue: The Apex

Event information

  • End time to be confirmed.

  • Times are subject to change


Thursday 25 March 2027, 7.30pm


Event details

Led by Sir George Shearing’s great nephew, drummer Carl Gorham, Shear Brass comes to The Apex for the first time with a fresh and dynamic new approach to the music of one of Britain’s greatest ever jazz pianists and composers.

Combining the punch of a big band with the intimacy of a small group, this hard-swinging, highly melodic outfit showcases some of the UK’s most gifted soloists.

Whether reinterpreting classics such as ‘Conception’ and ‘Lullaby of Birdland’ or re-introducing lesser-known tunes such as ‘Black Satin’ and ‘Children’s Waltz’, its richly varied live show mirrors Shearing’s own development, encompassing swing, be-bop, cool and Latin jazz, topped off with some of the most celebrated vocal numbers of the 20th century.

The show is compered by Carl who brings a unique perspective to proceedings, fusing family history and biography laced with some of the trademark Shearing wit.

“An absolute treat for all music lovers everywhere.” — Jools Holland
“They don’t come much better than this musical feast.” — Jazzwise
“A lovely new take on his legacy.” — BBC Music Magazine

Band line up includes (subject to change):
Jason Mcdermid – Trumpet/Arrangements
Alistair White – Trombone
Pete Long – Saxes/Clarinet
James Pearson – Piano
Anthony Kerr – Vibraphone
Alec Dankworth – Bass
Carl Gorham – Drums
Satin Singh – Percussion
Sarah Moule – Vocals

Starts: 7.30pm
Tickets: £22
Venue: The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

Prices include £2 booking fee

This event is promoted by The Apex

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