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SUMMARY:Support Act: Noah Chiari Quintet - Doors 6:45 for 7:10-7:50pm
DESCRIPTION:A Support Act as part of BJazz “Showcasing Emerging Talent” initiative. Early doors 6:45 then from 7:10 to 7:50pm Noah Chiari returns to BJazz\, this time with a Quintet to play a range of jazz\, from classic standards to some of their own compositions. The band are hard working young musicians\, playing jazz in a variety of line-ups across mainstream venues in the UK: \nNoah Chiari sax & lead\, Ed Wren piano\, Manuel Humaran guitar\, George Balmont bass\, Oscar Williams drums \nTICKETS: tickets cover the main concert\,  Ben Holder Quartet\, which starts at 8:00pm. Go here for tickets. \nNoah Chiari: Noah Chiari is a Saxophonist currently in his final year of study at the Royal Academy of Music. Originally from Southampton\, Noah found a love of Jazz in his early teens and subsequently moved to London to study at The Purcell School for Young Musicians at 16 to further develop his skills. Despite the fact he started out as an Alto player\, he specialises in the Baritone\, having been inspired by players like Nick Brignola\, Gary Smulyan and Ronnie Cuber. Noah has performed in many highly regarded locations\, such as Pizza Express Live in Soho\, Vortex Jazz Club\, Glastonbury Festival and The Barbican with the Jules Buckley Orchestra. Alongside his performances\, he has had the privilege of collaborating with The Commonwealth Resounds organisation\, arranging and producing a tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II\, which was broadcast on national radio. \nEd Wren (Pianist): Ed Wren is a jazz pianist and songwriter based in London. Drawing on influences from the straight-ahead tradition through Steely Dan to Brad Mehldau\, Ed is known for his soulful and melodic approach to improvisation\, and his creative philosophy aims at discovering a new contemporary sound through which he can channel the harmonic language of the blues. Since moving to London in 2023\, Ed has performed at Pizza Express\, The Spice of Life and The Green Note and is working actively as a jazz pianist and teacher in the city and across the wider country. \nManuel Humaran is a 21 year old guitarist who is currently in his third year at the Royal Academy Of Music in the jazz department. He was born in Wales and moved to Argentina from the age of 8 till 15. He started the Junior Jazz program at the Royal Academy of Music and participated in it for 3 years. Since his time in London he has played in various different venues across the city\, both with his band and playing in different ensembles\, and has been taught by some of the biggest names in the jazz scene. \nGeorge Balmont (Bassist): Moving to London from Southampton in 2022 to study at the Royal Academy of Music\, George Balmont is a busy electric and double bassist. Performing in a wide range of musical situations and genres\, he has appeared at festivals including Brick Lane Jazz Festival\, Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Kendal Calling and has been seen alongside the likes of Ivo Neame\, Derek Nash\, Tony Kofi and Huw Warren. \nOscar Williams (Drummer): Born in Manchester\, Oscar Williams started playing drums at age 11. After his first professional gig playing a friends’ parents birthday party at age 15\, Oscar fell in love with Jazz and is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music developing his craft. He has played a variety of venues with different bands spanning from Oliver’s in Greenwich and Glastonbury to playing West Side Story in the Bridgewater Hall and Liverpool Philharmonic hall. Oscar is an active part of the London Jazz Scene and in November is playing as part of London Jazz Festival.
URL:https://bjazz.org/concerts/showcasing-emerging-talent-noah-chiari-quartet-710-750pm-2/
LOCATION:Civic Centre\, 161-163 High street\, Berkhamsted\, Hertfordshire\, HP4 3HB\, United Kingdom
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