JAZZ lovers are in for a treat with two shows heading to Future Yard in Birkenhead later this year.
Anika Nilles, widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the world, is at the Argyle Street venue with her band Nevell on Monday, April 8, prior to their huge sold out show at Ronnie Scott's.
She will offer a drumming workshop (6pm, seating available) and Nevell jazz showcase (8.30pm). Having recently toured with guitar legend and Grammy Award winner Jeff Beck, she has been described as 'a force of nature' in the jazz world.
With her band Nevell, she creates a masterfully innovative mixture of jazz, funk and progressive elements; carefully combining virtuosity with catchy melodies.
As if that booking wasn't impressive enough, American jazz fusion titans Everything Yes are set to grace the Wirral venue on Thurs, May 2.
Spearheaded by enigmatic drummer Zack Graybeal, known famously as Zack Grooves on his platforms, the audience is in for a treat from these 'charismatic and high tempo trailblazers'.
The five-piece jazz fusion outfit is widely regarded as being one of the most entertaining live jazz bands in the US, led by Zack Grooves who has gone viral with his drumming prowess.
Jazz lovers can thank Events 471 for these top bookings, who are doing great things to place big international acts alongside local talent at Wirral venues.
With an ethical approach, they are helping develop local artist and bands whilst bringing a wide and diverse range of genres to the area. With over 2,000 tickets sold across 17 events in their first year, they’re doing a fine job.
Events 471's Carrick Moran said: "We are trying to keep our offering as diverse as possible, covering all genres, whilst giving local artists and bands the opportunity to flourish and express themselves too.
"In terms of these particular bookings, we’re proud to be bringing such big hitters of the jazz scene to Birkenhead."
He continued: "We also have regular jazz and poetry nights at Start Yard in Birkenhead, just around the corner from Future Yard.
"On the first Wednesday of every month we showcase top local jazz acts and Wordsmithery events on the third Wednesday — the evenings have gone down really well.
"It's been a great start to 2024 so far and we have a diverse programme of events lined up — with something for everyone.”
Tickets are from https://www.events471.co.uk/
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