mike westbrook

The Piano and Me: Jazz giant in rare one man show

A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.

The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.

Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...

The Piano and Me

Event Date: 
09/03/2024 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Bridge Inn, Topsham

A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.

The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.

Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...

Legendary jazzman in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/19/2015 - 11:15am

This Saturday, 21st November, there will be a rare chance to spend an informal afternoon with Mike Westbrook, musician and Britain’s foremost avant garde jazz composer.

Mike has been composing, performing and directing internationally for many years. He has produced more than 40 albums, and written for television, theatre and a huge range of other projects, many with his wife, singer, songwriter and artist, Kate Westbrook.

At this event, presented by the Devonshire Association Music Section, Mike, with Kate, will be talking about his work, using recordings with films and...

A Bigger Show: Mike Westbrook Big Band

Event Date: 
30/07/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Mike Westbrook & Company the Uncommon Orchestra A Bigger Show LIVE Album Recording

Tickets in advance £10, concessions £8, on the night £12 (£10)

The 22-­‐piece band returns to the Barnfield for a ‘live’-­‐in-­concert recording of the Westbrooks’ latest jazz extravaganza, A Bigger Show, currently touring the West Country. Produced by Jazz/Rock supremo Jon Hiseman, the double CD will be released on ASC Records in October. “Come and be a part of what promises to be a truly historic album” ‘An exhilarating contemporary spin on the big band tradition’ The Guardian Kate...