A gig on Friday 27th September. The event starts at 19:30.
Cotham Club
presents:
AZHAAR SAFFAR ENSEMBLE
Superb 'tropical sunshine' world-jazz.
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A VIBRANT, IRREVERENT HYBRID OF JAZZ ENERGY, TROPICAL WARMTH, GLOBAL RHYTHMS, AND INFECTIOUS FUNK GROOVES.
'One of the most distinctive acts on the jazz world scene.'
BBC Radio Wales
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Iraqi/Welsh virtuoso violinist Azhaar Saffar showcases her poetic original compositions, a melting pot of influences from her nomadic wanderings that embraces Latin, Brazilian, African and Arabic music. Azhaar's glorious, soaring modern jazz violin and beautiful vocals lead a stunning international jazz band to an electric live performance.
A burst of tropical sunshine, an exhilarating beat feast; dance away in true carnival spirit.
Azhaar Saffar made her reputation fronting internationally acclaimed Brazilian jazz group, Sirius B, which released six albums and was a popular live attraction. She has travelled widely, visiting and performing in the Middle East, West Africa, South America and Central America, absorbing the music of these regions and incorporating them in her own sound.
She has performed all over Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica and the USA, including international festivals such as Montreux Jazz, Mai Jazz, EFG London Jazz, Brecon Jazz, Birmingham Jazz, Glastonbury and Larmer Tree, made regular appearances at Camden's Jazz Cafe, opened at the Barbican Centre for Caetano Veloso and Aierto Moreira, and jammed with Carlinhos Brown and Jair Rodrigues.
'The perfect jazz dance band.'
Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove (DJ and music historian)
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For further concerts in the 2024 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.
'Community-focused gigs welcoming an array of global musicians and gig-goers of all ages, genders, neurotypes and ethnicities.'
Bristol 24/7
epic cross-generational gigs (+) grassroots vibes (+) warmest crowds (in) brilliant space (w/) unique atmosphere (+) intimate feel (=) great night out
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Tickets:
£12 in advance | £15 on the door | £5 concessions | £2 under-18s
£5 concession tickets are available for: recipients of Universal and Pension Credit or Jobseekers Allowance; full time students (NUS or valid student ID card); people with registered disabilities; and members of the Musicians' Union (The MU)
£2 concession tickets are available for: accompanied under-18s
free tickets are available for: asylum seekers/refugees; personal/care assistants or essential companions; and accompanied under-5s
pay it forward: if you're feeling generous and you have the means, please consider choosing this rate | each Pay It Forward ticket helps to subsidise concession tickets, and enables us to engage all communities of Bristol, helping more people experience the delight of watching live music
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
presents:
AZHAAR SAFFAR ENSEMBLE
Superb 'tropical sunshine' world-jazz.
-
A VIBRANT, IRREVERENT HYBRID OF JAZZ ENERGY, TROPICAL WARMTH, GLOBAL RHYTHMS, AND INFECTIOUS FUNK GROOVES.
'One of the most distinctive acts on the jazz world scene.'
BBC Radio Wales
-
Iraqi/Welsh virtuoso violinist Azhaar Saffar showcases her poetic original compositions, a melting pot of influences from her nomadic wanderings that embraces Latin, Brazilian, African and Arabic music. Azhaar's glorious, soaring modern jazz violin and beautiful vocals lead a stunning international jazz band to an electric live performance.
A burst of tropical sunshine, an exhilarating beat feast; dance away in true carnival spirit.
Azhaar Saffar made her reputation fronting internationally acclaimed Brazilian jazz group, Sirius B, which released six albums and was a popular live attraction. She has travelled widely, visiting and performing in the Middle East, West Africa, South America and Central America, absorbing the music of these regions and incorporating them in her own sound.
She has performed all over Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica and the USA, including international festivals such as Montreux Jazz, Mai Jazz, EFG London Jazz, Brecon Jazz, Birmingham Jazz, Glastonbury and Larmer Tree, made regular appearances at Camden's Jazz Cafe, opened at the Barbican Centre for Caetano Veloso and Aierto Moreira, and jammed with Carlinhos Brown and Jair Rodrigues.
'The perfect jazz dance band.'
Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove (DJ and music historian)
-
For further concerts in the 2024 Cotham Club season, visit: hdfst.uk/cotham-club
-
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.
'Community-focused gigs welcoming an array of global musicians and gig-goers of all ages, genders, neurotypes and ethnicities.'
Bristol 24/7
epic cross-generational gigs (+) grassroots vibes (+) warmest crowds (in) brilliant space (w/) unique atmosphere (+) intimate feel (=) great night out
-
Tickets:
£12 in advance | £15 on the door | £5 concessions | £2 under-18s
£5 concession tickets are available for: recipients of Universal and Pension Credit or Jobseekers Allowance; full time students (NUS or valid student ID card); people with registered disabilities; and members of the Musicians' Union (The MU)
£2 concession tickets are available for: accompanied under-18s
free tickets are available for: asylum seekers/refugees; personal/care assistants or essential companions; and accompanied under-5s
pay it forward: if you're feeling generous and you have the means, please consider choosing this rate | each Pay It Forward ticket helps to subsidise concession tickets, and enables us to engage all communities of Bristol, helping more people experience the delight of watching live music
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
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