Post Bop Jazz Showcase

Saturday -
February
08,
2025
7:30
Oxford's best young jazz musicians
Post-Bop Jazz Showcase

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It's time to welcome back Oxford's best young jazz musicians, comprising students from all around the city. The evening will be led by multi-instrumentalist, Oxford University Music student, and RAM Junior Academy Jazz course member Eva Fidler.

Eva Fidler: Saxophone
Sheen Bendon: Trombone
Noah Stone: Drums
Adam Cole: Bass
Alexander McNamee: Piano


The Band

Noah Stone

Oxfordshire based drummer, composer and band leader Noah Stone, won scholarships to both the Royal Academy of Music and The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire under the tutelage of Gareth Lockrane, Jeff Williams, Clark Tracey and Mike Williams among others. He has played at many highly regarded jazz venues across the U.K., such as Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express and has also performed at Cheltenham, Trondheim and Siena Jazz festivals. Noah has been part of various jazz orchestras and large ensembles, has undertaken session work for the BBC and played for many theatre productions. Noah has had the fortunate pleasure to play alongside some of the best National and International jazz musicians. Noah was the recipient of the 2018 Tony Levin Drum Prize. Currently a member of various bands whilst working on his own projects, Noah is also a passionate educator.


The Music

Dynamic Rhythms: Immerse yourself in a night of post-bop brilliance as Oxford's best young jazz virtuosos bring new life to timeless standards with their dynamic rhythms and inject a burst of energy into classic post-bop tunes.

Electrifying Performances: They will be bringing us electrifying performances where each note re-tells a much loved story with contemporary flair.

A New Generation: We are celebrating a brand-new generation of stunning talent, where tradition meets innovation and a relaxed mood from some of the most promising and exciting young jazz players on the Oxford jazz scene.

Eva's Post-Bop Spotify Playlist

Eva Fidler's Wayne Shorter recital with Alexander McNamee:
JDP Lunchtime Concert November 2023
(NB clip starts at 34' 05")

Audition Video


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