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Fish Tales, a commission from Grimsby Jazz is an amazing new work co-written by Alan Barnes and Pat McCarthy with poetry by Josie Moon. It tours the UK for the first time from July 2017 with support from Arts Council England. The music and poetry draws on the vibrant, dark and dangerous history of Grimsby's fishing trade and explores the myths, the misadventures and the realities of the fishing life.

It is a tribute to the contribution made by those in the fishing industry who were instrumental in feeding the nation and protecting it in times of war. A powerful and exciting evening of jazz and poetry evocative of any fishing port, and guaranteed to stir the memories of fishing communities everywhere.

Arrangements by Alan Barnes, one of the most renowned and in-demand composers, arrangers and saxophonists on the UK and European Jazz scene. Well known for his themed compositions Alan has brought together a unique combination of all-star musicians.
Line up

Alan Barnes alto, baritone saxes, clarinet, flute, Gilad Atzmon soprano, alto saxes, bass clarinet, Dean Masser tenor sax, clarinet, Mark Nightingale trombone, Neil Yates trumpet, flugelhorn, Dave Green double bass, Pat McCarthy guitar, John Perry/ Sebastiaan de Krom drums, spoken word Josie Moon.

“Fish Tales” was inspired by a visit to Grimsby and meeting with the poet Josie Moon. It’s a unique line-up, bringing together some of the best regional and London musicians, playing great straight-ahead music, and Josie really can work a crowd”.

“I hope we have done justice to the memory of all those people who gave their lives to bringing the fish in”. Alan Barnes

Appreciation and thanks to artist Dale Mackie whose amazing paintings have brought alive the subject matter on the CD and posters. Cleethorpes born, Dale has strong affinity with the Town’s fishing heritage.

Thurs 6th July Kardomah94, 94 Alfred Gelder St, Hull HU1 2AN www.kardomah94.com/ Tel: 01482 317941  8.00pm start.

 Fri 14th July Grimsby Central Hall Duncombe Street, Grimsby DN32 7EG http://ift.tt/2njdR54 Box Office 01472355025 7.30pm start.

Sat 15th July Swanage Jazz Festival Swanage Dorset Tel: 01929 426127 www.swanagejazz.org 9.00 -11.00pm

Sat 29th July Llandudno Jazz Festival, Bodafon Farm Park, Bodafon Road, Llandudno LL30 1BW. http://ift.tt/2o7n3Nv  10.15 – 11.30 pm

Wed 11th October Swansea Jazzland, St James Club, Swansea, SA1 6DR http://ift.tt/2o7qXWI Tel 07802912789 Time 8.30 – 11.00 pm

 Thurs 12th October Leeds Seven Jazz 31A Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD
 www.sevenleeds.co.uk Tickets: 01132626777 Time 7.45pm -11.15pm

 Fri 13th October Wakefield Jazz at Wakefield Sports Club (College Grove), Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF1 3RR http://ift.tt/1PaYKTP Tel: 01977680542 Time 8.30 – 11pm

Sun 15th October Herts Jazz Festival Hawthorne Theatre, The Campus Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX http://ift.tt/2njqRYc Tel: 0300 3039 620. Time 4.45 - 6.15 pm

 Thurs 19th October Folkestone Jazz Club, Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone. CT20 3HL. http://ift.tt/2o7fEO9 Tickets: 01303 277175 or e: twinklewood@btinternet.com

Sat 11th November Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EY http://ift.tt/1J9bhoj Box Office: 01522 873894

Sun 12th November Wigan Jazz at The Courts, Gerrard Winstanley House, Crawford Street, Wigan, WN1 1NA. www.theoldcourts.com Box office: 01942 410499

 Sat 18th November The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE http://ift.tt/1l3inCl Tel: 01743234970

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