Sunday 21 Jun 2026
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm AFTERNOON WORKSHOP
On Sunday June 21st the astonishing saxophonist Iain Ballamy will be offering an afternoon workshop as well as an evening concert as part of the Bristol Jazz festival’s Jazz in the Loft series at the Tobacco Factory, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF
The workshop will take place at 14:30 with doors at 14:00.
As an educator, Iain holds Saxophone professor positions at the Royal Academy of Music and Guildhall School of Music, developing innovative approaches to teaching, improvisation and composition that inspire the next generation of musicians.
This session will be a practical ensemble workshop for all instrumentalists and vocalists.
Whether you are wanting to brush up on your skills, absorb the expertise and experience of a master, or just have fun and be inspired… This is for you, so bring your instruments!
There is no age restriction, but under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs.
EVENING CONCERT
You can then come along for the evening concert, or just rock up for the concert @ 7:30pm. Doors @ 7
Joining Iain on SUNDAY JUNE 21st for the evening concert, is the superb pianist Gareth Williams and exceptional double bassist Nick Pini.
This trio has performed many times and shares a rapport and empathy which communicates directly to the listener leaving a strong and lasting impression.
The repertoire draws upon the music of Bill Evans, Tom Jobim, Harry Warren, the great American songbook and some original works, showing imaginative and contemporary interpretations and approaches to present familiar works in new settings, pushing the boundaries of harmony and melodic subtlety.
