Stroud Jazz Club Jam with Ashley John Long

Ashley John Long is an award-winning virtuoso double bassist and composer active in a diverse range of musical idioms including jazz and improvisation, early and contemporary chamber music, and as a soloist.
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He has performed and recorded internationally with some of the UK's leading Jazz musicians, as well as accompanying visiting international artists, whilst his work as a soloist has seen the premiers of numerous new works for solo bass. A virtuoso improviser, Ash has developed a unique approach to the instrument, creating innovative new performance techniques including methods of preparing the bass and performed and recorded with some of the genre's leading players and released a solo disc Psi on FMR in 2017. His work in contemporary music sees him performing as principal double bass with various ensembles, as well as playing a great deal of chamber music in addition to solo recitals.

All are invited to these sessions - whether you’d like to play or just listen and enjoy. Please bring your friends and spread the word.
Pay upon entry, either £6, £8 or £10 (you decide) - cash or card.

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