GIG DIARY

A new project for the Neil Maya Quartet , The Charlie Parker Story, celebrating the music of one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, alto saxophonist, Charlie Parker.

Ticket prices: Standard:£16, Student:£10

A gig at the Market Theatre Ledbury

Hear the music of the greatest sax player. Alto saxophonist Charlie Parker
was one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time, forging a brand new genre
in jazz, bebop, with fast tempos, virtuosic technique and advanced harmonies. In this
project the quartet celebrates some of Charlie’s finest compositions as well as some
great jazz standards that Charlie brought to prominence. In between numbers Neil
will also talk about some moments from Charlie’s eventful life and the influence he had on jazz.

The Dave Hankin Big Band (which Neil Maya plays lead tenor in) is coming to the Woolwell Centre Plymouth

Tickets £14 https://www.woolwellcentre.co.uk/events/the-dave-hankin-big-band-swing-jazz-afternoon or Contact: lynn@woolwellcentre.co.uk 01752 695888

The Drat Pack starring Adam in The Hat at Plymouth Jazz Club -

Ticket Price £15 on the door.

Ticket price is standard at the RBL for non-members
PJC Members get a £3.00 discount on most ticket prices; note that prices can vary from gig to gig.
Students pay £7 for most gigs, depending on ticket price.

Gig with the drat pack for Southwest Lindyhoppers in Exeter at St James' Church Hall starring Mama Tokus on vocals

2 x 45min sets between 9 to 11pm

For tickets and more information contact Derek and Jane - 01392 490022 or 07821 721043

email: janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com or  
dkswlhexr@gmail.com

Neil Maya Quartet's, A tribute To Stan Getz playing at Chittlehampton Village Hall for Beaford Arts

 Tickets available from: https://beaford.org/events

The quartet will take you through some of Getz’s most famous recordings as well as a few surprises. Neil will also give a brief history of Getz’s somewhat colourful and full life.

Expect to hear: The Girl From Ipanema, Corcovado, What The World Needs Now, Four Brothers, Captain Marvel, One Note Samba, Yesterdays, My Funny Valentine, The Peacocks, It might as well be spring time and many more.

The Jazz Funk Emporium

Lovely gig at http://www.breadandrosesplymouth.co.uk/

£5 entrance

Playing some seriously funky tunes

With Neil Maya Saxes, Tom Ball Keyboards, Jesse Molins Guitar, Kev Sanders Bass, Ben Waring, drums.