AWARD WINNING VIBRAPHONIST PRESENTS NEW QUARTET FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF ‘THE AIR IN FRONT OF YOU’
Kenny Wheeler Jazz Prize winner Jonny Mansfield is critically regarded as one of the UK’s outstanding young jazz talents. Having been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award, a Parliamentary Jazz Award and having been awarded Tebbut Exhibition Award, Richard Turner Award and the Royal Academy of Music’s Principals Prize, Jonny signed to Edition Records to release his debut album ‘Elftet’. His second album ‘The Air in Front of You’, released on Resonant Postcards presents compositions written whilst studying for a masters in Psychology. The album has been met with resounding acclaim from numerous esteemed news outlets. Jazzwise lauds the album's impressive compositional sophistication, stating, "Mansfield’s compositional sophistication is impressive: the chamber writing blends seamlessly into improvised solo passages." The Scotsman highlights Mansfield's exceptional talent in creating a distinctive sonic realm. Additionally, Polish news outlet Laboratorium praises Mansfield's unique approach to composition and improvisation, hailing him as "one of the great British jazz talents.”
There is an underlying shared commitment to create a kaleidoscope of colours that allows for familiar folk-like melodies to guide the listener through extemporaneous soundscapes. Improvisation is at the core of the performances, which is emphasised by the contrasting musical backgrounds between the members in the ensemble.
Full-price £14
Student ID and under 18 £5
Leicester Jazz House supports and promotes the principles of ACE and others regarding the importance of equality, diversity and inclusivity. This includes the acknowledgement that there is much more work to be done to make our society and culture free of prejudice and discrimination in the arts.
Leicester Jazz House CIC is a volunteer-run not-for-profit organisation bringing contemporary jazz of the highest quality to Leicestershire audiences through the programme of events mainly at the Musician Venue, Attenborough Arts Centre and Y Theatre; and also promoting jazz in other ways, including through education.
