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Bookings open for January course

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We have just finished a fantastic weekend at Grafham Water at our September course. We had two fantastic instrumental groups, who learned a lot from Josh and Nick, as well as a brilliant group of singers working with Ruth. After busy days of learning, the jam sessions went on well into the night, and we finished with a great student concert on Sunday.

We are now looking forward to our January course. This is the popular long/short jazz weekend, where you can for the “long weekend” arriving on Thursday evening, or the “short weekend” arriving on Friday evening. The dates are 21/22-24 January 2027. Booking is available via the Grafham Water Centre website: https://www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk/groups-and-clubs/specialist-groups

September Weekend, 2021

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We are really excited that we are able to run the September Jazz weekend 24-26 September 2021.

The tutors will be Josh, Nick and Ruth. We’re thrilled to be able to get together and make music together again. Booking is through the Grafham Water Centre on 01480 810521.

We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Some changes at Grafham Jazz

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A very Happy New Year to everyone! We are starting the new year with some new and exciting updates to the Jazz Course at Grafham Water.

After two decades running Jazz at Grafham, Martin is handing over the Course Director role to Josh Kemp. Martin will still be there, playing and mentoring.

Tutor Nick Tomalin at the piano
Nick Tomalin

We are also pleased to announce a fantastic new course tutor for the January Jazz Weekend – Nick Tomalin. Nick is a hugely experienced pianist and composer living and working in London. He studied at Leeds College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

During his twenty-year career, Nick has performed at many prestigious jazz venues in London, including the 606 Club, the Jazz Café, The Vortex, and Ronnie Scott’s. As well as performing and recording with his own band, Nick has appeared as a sideman for Mark Lockheart, Stan Sulzman, Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, Mark Nightingale, and Alan Barnes amongst many others. Nick also has a wide experience as a jazz educator, running the Jazz Education branch of the E17 Jazz Collective for many years.