THE NJE + OMAR PUENTE + AHMED DICKINSON AT VORTEX, LONDON

An evening for the Play for Cuba Appeal www.playforcuba.org raising funds and collecting musical instruments to fill a shipping container to send to Cuba for young musicians across the island.

The NJE (Near Jazz Experience) are made up of multi-instrumentalist Terry Edwards, bassistMark Bedford and drummer Simon Charterton. The three have an amazing and eclectic musical history but are best known for their work as members of Madness and the Higsons. The mainstay of the NJE sound are Edwards’ double-sax technique – playing alto & tenor simultaneously, Charterton’s polyrhythmic funk patterns and Bedford’s fluid but grounding basslines.

Imagine Cross Can’s rhythm section with Roland Kirk, Motown and the Third Stream and you’ll get somewhere near where The NJE are coming from. http://thenje.co.uk/

“The NJE are first class musicians delivering first class music. What’s not to love?” – Jazz In Europe

Omar Puente is a world class Cuban jazz violinist. Having successfully released two albums, Omar has garnered the respect of the modern thriving Jazz community and has developed a truly unique sound.omarpuente.com

“Omar Puente’s contribution to 20th and 21st century violin playing has now become legendary. His generous nature, his commitment to good music, his enjoyment of life and his respect for his colleagues are all characteristics which make him a true violin great” – Nigel Kennedy

Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas Described as “a true pioneer” (Classic FM Magazine), award winning London-based Cuban guitarist, Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas, is one of the finest performers of the Cuban classical guitar school.ahmeddickinson.com/

There is a special solidarity price of £15 for those who want to support Play for Cuba and bring a musical instrument for donation on the evening – the instruments will be collected at the event and stored until being sent to Cuba in April 2019. When you buy your ticket please let us know what instrument you are bringing.

Time: 7.30 – 11.00, Tickets: £20

BUY TICKETS ONLINE HERE or call 020 7490 5715 weekdays 9.30-5.30.

Or buy tickets via the venue here

Suite Homenaje al Filin available on cubafilin.com

 Ñico Rojas' Suite Homenaje al Filin, composed in the 90s and transcribed by Ahmed Dickinson while he was a guitar student in Havana is finally available on cubafilin.com. 

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GUITAR SPECTACULAR AT BARBICAN CENTRE

An exciting evening of music for guitar performed by Guildhall alumni. With music by Walton, Marais, Stravinsky, Bowers, Assad, Brouwer and Martin, as well as Basque and Sephardic songs arranged by Francisco Javier Jáuregui.

Part of the Guildhall Faculty Artist Series, in support of the School's Scholarships Fund.

Promoted by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

On general sale from 6 August 2018. Priority booking for Guildhall Circle members from 30 July 2018.

Performers

Neus Plana and Maria Camahort Duo flute and guitar

Duo Atlantica: Gudrún Ólafsdóttir and Francisco Javier Jáuregui soprano and guitar

Mēla Guitar Quartet

Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas guitar

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BEYOND BACH

A Journey through the Ages.

Exploring a variety of Baroque dance movements by Bach, one of the most influential composers of the Classical Music genres. Adventure with us as we travel through the Argentinian 1920s-1950s Tango Movement with Carlos Gardel and Piazzolla. Ahmed Dickinson Cárdenas, joins Classical Violinist Satoko Fukuda to form a Duo of exquisite contrasts. Tea and cakes available during the interval; followed by CD signing after the concert.

Sat. 22nd September 2018, 3pm. St Botolph without Bishopsgate, Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3TL

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MUSIC FOR FLUTE AND GUITAR

 Flutist Nicola Tagoe and Ahmed Dickinson present a concert with well known and exciting new compositions for guitar and flute.

27th October 2018, Riplay Art Centre (BMM Concert Series) 24 Sundridge Ave, Bromley BR1 2PX