Ma Boyle’s have announced their next run of Jazz Saturdays from mid-March into April, starting this weekend on Saturday 12 March.
Whilst the intimate hideaway is famed for its fabulous food and drink, the historic maritime hotspot also hosts something with a distinctly musical flavour each and every weekend.
Working with promoters ParrJazz, Ma Boyle’s hosts Jazz Saturdays with some of the region’s most talented names performing, covering all the classic jazz bases whilst infusing it with modern vibrancy. Regulars Blink Monk, Rob Stringer and Frank Griffith star with debutants including The Beau Trio and Crab across the coming weeks.
Iain Hoskins, Ma Boyle’s owner, says: “Jazz just feels right at Ma Boyle’s – the way the venue is lit, with its low ceilings and cosy feel, and we’re tucked away from the madness of the city. It really resonates with our customers and we have people from all of the city coming for the evening, it’s really special to see. ParrJazz are great with their bookings and who we have performing here, there’s lots more exciting bookings for spring too.”
Expect seductive grooves and aural delights each Saturday with some very talented artists dropping in. It’s free entry for all Jazz Saturday shows which start from 8.30pm. Reservations are via www.maboyles.com
Saturday 12 March – BLIND MONK
Ma Boyle’s welcomes back the renegade Blind Monk in all their blazing glory. On sax is Bob Whittaker and double bass is Hugo Harrison
Saturday 19 March – THE BEAU TRIO
Beau Trio’s unusual line up of Cello, Guitar and Flugelhorn blend to bring to life a repertoire of Brazilian Choro music, French folk songs and some original compositions.
Saturday 26 March – ROB STRINGER
Highly gifted and regarded virtuoso pianist and singer Rob Stringer returns to Ma Boyle’s, influenced by the greats including Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday, Miles Davis and Harry Connick Jr.
Saturday 2 April – CRAB
World jazz trio featuring Matt Nickson on Saxophone, Michael Cretu on Bass and Chris Cruiks Percussion. Bringing together the disparate influences from Romanian folk music, jazz improvisation and African rhythms into a vibrant session.
Saturday 9 April – BLIND MONK
Blind Monk are back in April with another dose of their fresh, modern spin on the classic sax, bass and drums jazz format.
Saturday 16 April – FRANK GRIFFITH
Originating from the West Coast, renowned Saxophonist, Clarinetist and Arranger, Frank Griffith developed his distinctive New York jazz sound living and performing in the city for over 20 years at this Bank Holiday weekend special.
Further dates will be announced soon.
Ma Boyle’s Alehouse & Eatery, 7 Tower Gardens, Liverpool, L3 1LG
www.maboyles.com
