A Jazz Celebration – Remembering the Life of Philippa SchuylerPosted in Arts, Media Archive, United Kingdom, Women on 2012-01-04 00:41Z by Steven |
A Jazz Celebration – Remembering the Life of Philippa Schuyler
Southbank Centre
London, England
The Clore Ballroom
2012-01-27, 17:30Z
Charismatic New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist Abram Wilson debuts original music inspired by the life of the Harlem born, mixed race classical piano prodigy, Philippa Schuyler, who died tragically young in 1967.
Wilson and his band of musicians explore new compositional ground with music ranging from the roughest blues to the most melodic swing. Soulful trumpet playing complements the vocals as Wilson tells the sensitive story of an extraordinary and gifted musician’s troubled life.
With a band featuring Alex Davies (bass), Dave Hamblett (drums) and Reuben James (piano), the multi-award winning Wilson has created a unique style of melodic compositions that swing and groove. His sound is reminiscent of Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis.
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