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Friday Tonic

Friday Tonic
Wind down at the end of the working week and experience some great music and performance for free, whatever the style. Our Friday Tonic series profiles the best in jazz, improvised musics and emerging artists, as well as occasionally featuring other genres and art forms, linking into other festivals and happenings at Southbank Centre.

events in this series

Twelves Trio

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Twelves Trio

Friday 16 January 2009

Formed around 18 months ago the Twelves Trio play a mixture of original compositions and free improvisations- exploring the crack between the written and the composed.

Admission Free

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Tomorrow's Warriors

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Tomorrow's Warriors

Friday 23 January 2009

This brand new edition of the critically acclaimed Tomorrow's Warriors hits the road with this distinctive young band bringing a fresh take on modern acoustic jazz but maintaining a strong sense of the jazz tradition.

Admission Free

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Dan Ecclestone Band

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Dan Ecclestone Band

Friday 30 January 2009

Pianist Dan Ecclestone's music reflects his love of film soundtracks, American Minimalism, 1970s progressive rock and electronica as well as the classic collaborations of Gil Evans and Miles Davis.

Admission Free

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Speakers Corner Quartet

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Speakers Corner Quartet

Friday 6 February 2009

Fresh from a headline show at London’s legendary Jazz Cafe as well as recently performing as part of Herbie Remixed at Royal Festival Hall, this innovative four-piece built notoriety after a series of packed out improvised performances at the monthly cult hip-hop night, Speakers Corner.

Admission free

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Mishka Adams

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Mishka Adams

Friday 20 February 2009

Anglo-Filipino songstress Mishka Adams is a rising jazz star famous for her enchanting voice.

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Sarah Gillespie

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Sarah Gillespie

Friday 27 February 2009

A sonic reflection of the contemporary London street, Greenwich-born singer-songwriter Sarah Gillespie performs a melting-pot mix of urban-folk and middle-eastern blues.

Admission free

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