New Commissions:

Jason Yarde: Random Wishes & Abstract Dreams (pictured)
With his 10-piece band Acoutastic Bombastic
Jason Yarde alto, soprano, baritone saxes, voice, percussion, piano
Marcina Arnold vocals, percussion, guitar
Amanda Drummond viola, vocals, percussion
Julian Siegel tenor, soprano saxes, bass clarinet, flute, bass, voice
Paul Jayasinha trumpet, cello, voice
Trevor Mires trumpet
Orphy Robinson vibes, marimba, steel pan, percussion, soprano sax, voice
Benet McLean piano, violin, alto sax, vocals
Neil Charles double bass, guitar, percussion, voice
Seb Rochford drums, piano, percussion, voice, guitar

Jason Yarde

Jason was subsequently nominated for a BBC Jazz Award for the Jazz on 3 Innovation Award.

Latest news

Jason is touring with various bands this summer including Hugh Masekela and the LSO at the Barbican in July 2007.

International Collaboration:

Bobby Previte & Birmingham Conservatoire: Miles Davis' Bitches Brew Project

www.conservatoire.uce.ac.uk

www.bobbyprevite.com