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Jazz@the'Cap is run by a small group of jazz musicians who are keen to make up for the lack of local jazz venues. Gigs take place at Madcap, Wolverton, Milton Keynes. more... |
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Sept 24th (Friday) Dennis Rollins and The Bag Ladies + The Mark Wheeler Trio Doors open 7:30pm Licensed bar and hot dogs Madcap booking office - 01908 320179 Online booking: 
 Financial assistance is acknowledged from Arts Gateway MK - 'Funding and Support for the Arts' |
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Dennis Rollins guesting with The Bag Ladies Well-known on the British and international jazz scene, Dennis Rollins is celebrated for his versatility and unique approach to the underrated trombone. Born in the Midlands to Jamaican parents, and raised in South Yorkshire, Dennis cut his teeth at the age of 14 studying and performing with The Doncaster Youth Jazz Association. After years of study, Dennis moved to London and began playing with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), and the legendary all-black jazz big band The Jazz Warriors. Over the years, Dennis has established a reputation as an artist of excellence winning numerous prestigious awards including the BBC Jazz Award for Best Band in 2007 and the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Award for Trombone in 2008. Dennis Rollins has lent his unique and stylish talents to some of this country's, and indeed the world's, top jazz and pop personalities such as Courtney Pine, Bab Maal, Jamiroquai, US3, Brand New Heavies and Blur and is currently a popular and crowd-pleasing member of Maceo Parker's band. The Bag Ladies are an incredibly together seven-piece jazz funk band with vocals, horns, keyboards and funkloads of rhythm. Regulars at Jazz@TheCap, they are well chuffed to be playing alongside Dennis and are looking forward to a great night's jazz funk. www.dennisrollins.com www.the-bag-ladies.co.uk |
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In support: The Mark Wheeler Trio Playing jazz and soul grooves. |
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