See and hear the explosive charisma and virtuosity of trombonist Dennis Rollins. Dennis' reputation as an artist of excellence who is comfortable performing many genres of music has resulted in his working with some of this country's and, indeed, the world's top jazz and pop personalities. Consequently, Dennis has toured the world extensively. Though appreciated for his distinctive approach to the trombone, Dennis' style has often been compared to that of the great Fred Wesley.
This is an evening of dynamic music and dance presented by the trombonist Dennis Rollins. He guides you through the origins of African music and its wide variety of genres and styles reflected in Blues, Swing, Motown, Funk, Reggae, Hip-Hop and Garage. He combines sampling technology and his own improvisations skills with dancer Perry Louis to create colourful textured patterns of this powerful story of tragedy and transcendence.
SEE ..the explosive charisma and virtuosity that is Dennis Rollins
HEAR..the soundscapes so intricately woven into a sumptuous collage
LEARN..how Black music evolved out of Africa.
Tickets £8/£7
