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Saturday 13th March 2010 - Jim Mullen Organ Trio
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Jim Mullen (guitar) has been a major figure on the European jazz scene for many years, perhaps best known for his long and fruitful association with the late Dick Morrissey in Morrissey/Mullen. He is the first choice guitarist for many visiting Americans, having performed regularly with Jimmy Smith, Mose Allison, Gene Harris and Terry Callier, for example. His own current quartet includes Gareth Williams, Mick Hutton and Gary Husband, and he is also part of The Organ Trio with Mike Gorman and Matt Skelton.
Born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 26, 1945, Jim Mullen began his musical life aged 8 playing "Tea-chest bass" in the neighbourhood skiffle group. He got his first guitar the same year, and when an older friend introduced him to jazz, he was hooked.
After leaving school he trained as a journalist while playing on the local music scene. He formed a group with Malcolm Duncan and Roger Ball (later of the Average White Band) and they worked throughout Scotland playing Coltrane tunes and originals. It was in this group that he started attracting attention and in 1969 he moved to London, going on to work in the groups of Pete Brown, Brian Auger, Vinegar Joe and Kokomo.
In 1975 he met sax player Dick Morrissey and began a 15 year association which produced 7 albums and became one of Britain's top club bands. After the demise of Morrissey Mullen he worked with jazz vocalist Claire Martin (3 albums) and formed a series of quartets (3 albums). As a sideman he is in demand by visiting U.S. stars like Gene Harris, Mose Allison, Jimmy Smith, Weldon Irvine, Percy Sledge, Teddy Edwards, Plas Johnson, Jimmy Witherspoon, and Terry Callier.
Jim Mullen is winner of "Best Guitar" in the British Telecom Jazz Awards (1994 and 1996), "Best Guitar" in the Post Office Jazz Awards 2000 and winner of "Best Guitar" in the Hamlet Cigar British Jazz Awards 2002.
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE01743 234970 or 01743 281281
Tickets £10/£8 from above or at the door
Passport to Leisure Holders £7
Under 16s Free
Doors open 7 pm
Performance starts at 8 pm
*** LEARN TO IMPROVISE MUSIC ***
Due to unforeseen circumstances (the weather!) we have had to delay the start of our intended Improvised Music Course, but we intend to re-commence this activity as soon as possible. Further information will be available via the website in due course.
Review of John Turville at The Hive in January
Future events at the Hive will be as follows:-
2010
Saturday 10 April
Saturday 8 May
Saturday 12 June
Saturday 10 July
(no event in August)
Saturday 11 September
Saturday 9 October
Saturday 13 November
Saturday 12 DecemberMagic Hat Ensemble
The Severn Seven
Mark Nightingale + Shrewsbury Jazz Trio
Bobby WellinsSam Crockatt
Shrewsbury Jazz Orchestra
‘Ready for Freddie’
Jazz Jam (3-6 pm)
Please note : All 2010 events may be subject to a possible price review in due course.
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