Blues

An Evening of Jazz, Blues and Improvisation with Sam Richards

Part of University of Plymouth Music Week 2018

A feast of jazz, blues and improvisation is hosted by Sam Richards with a full complement of performers.

The evening features final year students and jazz/blues duo, Dylan Ellis and Angelica Cashman, and concludes with a set from final year bass clarinet and sax player, Alex Lloyd with his Alex Lloyd Trio.

Nestled somewhere in the middle the audience will be treated to a Conduction session. This is a technique of ensemble improvisation, which will be directed by Sam Richards and performed by Music to Our Ears.

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