Tickets now only on the door
Sizzling Cubano danza música.
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ALL SPICY RHYTHMS AND IRRESISTIBLE GROOVES, THIS INTOXICATING BAND FEED THE LATIN SOUL WITH THEIR RED HOT, FEEL-GOOD, TRULY SENSATIONAL SALSA DURA AND LATIN-JAZZ DANCE MUSIC.

'A feast of danceable rhythms.' Bristol 24/7

Jim Blomfield: keyboards
Martin Kern: tenor saxophone
Ivan Moreno: vocals, percussion
Sol Ahmed: bass
Jason Gaines: congas

Latin America has always been a musical powerhouse. Discover its fabulous sounds as piano virtuoso and fearsome salsero Jim Blomfield leads this thrilling ensemble, showcasing great, slinky and infectious salsa dura and Latin-jazz dance music.

With a dynamic and hugely entertaining set of sparkling originals and timeless classics Saoco Collective brings the heat of Cuba to a chilly Bristol evening; this fizzing Friday night party is a must, 'as authentic a slice of Cubana as you could hope to find this side of Havana' (Bristol 24/7).

Jim Blomfield: 'A technically brilliant and powerful jazz player… one of the UK's foremost Latin-jazz pianists.' Bristol 24/7 / 'Exemplary.' All About Jazz / 'A superb musician.' The Guardian

'A sound full of spiritual joy.' Songlines Magazine
'Soulful… sparkling.' Bristol 24/7

Support: The Flamenco Folks

An exhilarating mix of folk and flamenco, Spain's most iconic music and dance tradition, with precise, powerful dance in intense conversation with rapid-fire flamenco guitar and passionate vocals. A terrific, authentic performance.

[ Please note: due to circumstances beyond our control Michel Padrón is no longer able to join us as previously advertised. Jim Blomfield, regular pianist with K'Chevere and the Michel Padrón Ensemble, and performer with Latin legends Asere and Roberta Pla, leads the Saoco Collective for this performance. ]
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For further concerts in the 2023 Cotham Club season, visit: hdfst.uk/cotham-club
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Cotham Club: a brilliant, eclectic, monthly live global music club with a passion for community at its core.

Music, with all its subtlety and spirit, has immense power to unite people. It is the universal language of mankind. The sounds of Africa, America, Eurasia and Oceania have always found a home in Bristol and there are few better examples of the city’s cultural cross-pollination than Cotham Club, a celebration in sound of what unites rather than divides. Each month we showcase some of the most diverse and brilliant musicians from Bristol and beyond, linking audiences to great music and to each other.

epic cross-generational gigs (+) grassroots vibes (+) warmest crowds (in) brilliant space (w/) unique atmosphere (+) intimate feel (=) great night out
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Venue address:
Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Road ( top of St Michael's Hill ), Cotham, Bristol BS6 6DR

Eat & drink:
choose from a selection of wine, beer, cider, hot drinks, soft drinks and snacks from 30 minutes before performance start and during the interval | free nibbles/ sweet treats available at selected events

Toilets:
accessible toilets available

Travel:
bus: Firstbus service 72 (Bristol Temple Meads Station to UWE Frenchay Campus): firstbus.co.uk

train: 10 minute walk from Clifton Down Train Station: gwr.com | 15 minute walk from Redland Train Station: gwr.com

walking: 15 minute walk up St Michael's Hill from Christmas Steps | 10 minute walk from Everyman Cinema, Whiteladies Road | 15 minute walk from The Arches, Cheltenham Road

Car parking:
on-street parking available | limited on-site accessible parking available for Blue Badge holders

Entry requirements: no age restrictions — Read more — Read less