Abbotsford Convent Concert - Litton, Langham & Furniss
THE CONCERT:
A great concert with some wonderful solo performances by Spats, Martin and Paul Furniss. Thanks to everyone who attended for your support, watch out for more JDE promoted events in the future. The Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne has an extraordinary history. It's no longer used as a convent, but it once housed over 100 nuns and more than a thousand girls. On Friday 6th November, the convent will host a special one-off jazz concert featuring the cream of local and international talent. UK virtuosos Martin Litton (Piano) and Thomas 'Spats' Langham (banjo/guitar/vocals) will be joined by the fantastic Sydney reedsman Paul Furniss. Local musicians Ian Smith on drums and Mark Elton on double bass will round out what is sure to be a memorable evening. 
The evening's format will be a concert (i.e no tables) held within the intimate setting of the 'Linen Room' at the Convent. Alcohol will be available for purchase but there will be no food. Meals however can be purchased prior to the concert at a 'supper market' held on the grounds of the convent from 5pm. Why not arrive early, enjoy some food and bric-a-brac at the market and then relax to the wonderful sounds of Litton, Langham & Furniss? A great Spring evening! THE MUSICIANS:  MARTIN LITTON - Piano Martin's early career included periods with Harry Gold and His Pieces of Eight and Kenny Ball’s Jazzmen, with whom he toured the Middle East and Russia. Later work included...more... THOMAS 'SPATS' LANGHAM - Guitar/Banjo/Vocals Spats was playing ukulele at a very early age. He took up the tenor banjo at the age of 13 with a local band in his native Buxton, Derbyshire, later studying music...more... PAUL FURNISS - Clarinet/Saxophones Paul is one of Australia's most respected jazz musicians and has had continuing associations with musicians such as Tom Baker and...more... IAN SMITH - Drums and Vocals Ian Smith is a one of the most popular and versatile musicians on the Melbourne scene. As well as being a wonderful drummer and vocalist...more... MARK ELTON - Double Bass/Tuba A highly regarded musician in the Melbourne music scene, Mark has established himself as one of Australia’s leading Double Bassists. He plays regularly with...more... SNEAK PREVIEW:Martin and Spats performing Harry Reser's "Lollipops" at the 2009 Wangaratta Jazz Festival.
|