Roger Beaujolais Acoustic Trio


photo: Tom Benjamin

This trio from vibraphone maestro Roger Beaujolais is an offshoot from the more ambient side of his nature as featured in his ballad playing on his quintet albums & almost exclusively on his "Sentimental" CD released in 2005. Quite often the beautiful, atmospheric sound of the vibraphone is lost in fast solos on standard jazz repertoire. This is a rare opportunity to hear the acoustic sound of the vibes in a natural setting where no detail will be lost. The repertoire will consist of some of Roger's compositions from his albums interspersed with arrangements of some well known (& some less well known) jazz standards. Roger will be joined by top London double bass player Simon Thorpe who is a member of his quintet. On acoustic guitar will be Chris Glassfield who has made a name for himself in the world where jazz crosses over with classical & new age music. This will be a unique concert in the church and one not to be missed.