Alec Dankworth – bass guitar
Emily Dankworth – vocals
Brandon Allen – saxophones
Paul Clarvis – percussion
Internationally acclaimed jazz bassist and composer Alec Dankworth has, from a long-standing love of music from the Iberian peninsula, formed World Spirit, a quartet whose music crosses the Straights of Gibraltar into Africa and beyond.
Alec, son of jazz legends Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine, has worked with artists as diverse as Stephane Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim and Van Morrison. Now, joining forces with his daughter Emily Dankworth, leading tenor saxophonist Brandon Allen and world percussionist Paul Clarvis, Alec Dankworth’s World Spirit explore melodies from Africa, South America and other continents from a jazz perspective in this special tour as part of Artsreach’s 25th year of touring professional performers to rural venues in Dorset.
With tunes by Duke Ellington, Bela Flek, Antonio-Carlos Jobim, Abdullah Ibrahim and WC Handy originating from Ireland, Venezuela, Bulgaria, South Africa, Mali and Brazil, World Spirit offers an evening of global song and improvisation. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Thur 5 February, 7:30pm. Melbury Osmond Village Hall. 01935 83410
Fri 6 February, 7:30pm. The Exchange, Sturminster Newton. 01258 475137
Sat 7 February, 7:30pm. Portesham Village Hall. 01305 871925
Sun 8 February, 7:30pm. Studland Village Hall. 01929 450204
