Events

BEN SHANKLAND, jazz piano, at Café Yukari

7 STAR ARTS presents BEN SHANKLAND, jazz pianist & composer

Tickets £18 – advance booking only, no on the door sales

Doors open 7pm for Japanese tea & cakes

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Winner of 2023 BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year,  Edinburgh-born pianist and composer Ben Shankland is, despite his young  age, already gaining recognition on the UK jazz scene. He began his musical journey studying classical piano and bassoon, which greatly  developed his general musicality before finding an interest in jazz in his teens. Before long, he was hooked and began honing his craft as a member of Scotland’s finest youth jazz orchestras, with mentorship from  pianists John Turville and Alan Benzie, and saxophonists Tommy Smith and Mike Williams.

‘He is the perfect all-round musician, thoroughly grounded in the history and feel of jazz.’ – John Turville, Jazz Pianist
‘Great effervescence and jazz creativity’ – Tommy Smith, Jazz Saxophonist


Café
Yukari is an intimate, friendly venue close to Kew Gardens tube station which boasts a beautiful Fazioli grand piano. Concert-goers enjoy high-quality music in a convivial setting and a chance to mingle with other music lovers and meet the artists.

Praise for 7 Star Arts at Cafe Yukari:

“a truly uplifting evening of beautiful music!”
“such a friendly atmosphere…”
“Inspiring, inspired”
“What a charming experience …to listen to first-class music while outside, beyond the fairy lights, commuters pour out of Kew Gardens Station”

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Tickets are non-refundable, unless the event is cancelled

 

 

 

SWEET HARMONY at Ham House Stables

Experience something different with 7 Star Arts…..

A celebration of Shakespeare in Music & Words with Susan Porrett (reader), Sarah Williamson (clarinet) and Viv McLean (piano)

Following previous sold-out events Ham House Stables, 7 Star Arts is delighted return with Sweet Harmony, a words and music concert celebrating the genius of William Shakespeare, appropriately presented just a few days after the Bard’s birthday on 23 April.

Join pianist Viv McLean, clarinettist Sarah Williamson and actress Susan Porrett for delightful programme of piano music interspersed with readings from Shakespeare’s plays and sonnets, plus a chance to mingle with other music lovers, meet the artist – and even some of the horses! – in a relaxed, intimate salon-style setting

Tickets £25 (includes welcome drink)

Tickets must be booked in advance – no on the door sales. Limited capacity – early booking recommended. Dogs welcome – but please book.

Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start

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