American saxophonist Dave Lewis’s raw and lyrical sound is perfectly matched by the soulful intensity and searing blues vocals of Lizzie Deane.
The band lays down the deepest grooves with space for virtuosic improvisation and breathtaking interplay.
These guys pick up the standard from where the Crusaders, Rufus and the Meters left off. With their original material and the evocative lyrics Fi Carroll, 1UP bring their own contemporary edge to the groove. Above all it’s a band of outstanding musicians who play as one.The band members are : Dave Lewis (Sax), Lizzie Deane (Vocals), Adam Phillips (Guitar), Al Cherry (Guitar), Robin Aspland (Keys), Neville Malcolm (Bass), Rod Youngs (Drums), Pete Eckford (Perc),
Amongst others 1UP musicians have performed, recorded and toured with: John Martyn, The Blockheads, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Pee Wee Ellis & Fred Wesley, Boy George, Albert Lee, Paloma Faith, Van Morrison, George Coleman, Gil Scott Heron, Ronnie Laws, Jazz Jamaica, Dj Vadim, George Benson, Roy Ayers, Tom Jones, Tina Turner & David Bowie.
Quotes “It’s really, really good.” Paul Jones BBC Radio 2
“Kinda jazzy, kinda bluesy, kinda souly - lot’s of influences - great singing, great playing - this album is very good - very enjoyable.” Paul Long BBC producer
"....tight chunky grooves and very exciting and funky sax... Dave Lewis sets a standard of powerful, fiery solos.....More please!"
Snowboy, Blues and Soul. “ spirit of Joplin was in the room....” Ian Shaw
ABOUT THE 'THE INTERNATIONAL' (MUSICIAN -2) VENUE
Although a new venue for Leicester Jazzhouse, 'The International" (MUSICIAN -2) has run an eclectic range of events for a number of years.
The owner of the current Musician venue now manages the Musician -2. The performance space is on the ground floor with wheelchair access, a bar, large stage area, professional stage lighting and sound. Seating will be cabaret style for Jazzhouse gigs.
CAR PARKING: There is a multi-story carpark immediately opposite the 'The International' building in Garden Street, Leicester and the venue is in easy walking distance from the Haymarket Bus Station. For more information check out the website at:
https://www.the-international.co.uk
Early announcement
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.
