A unique and unmissable chance to see Jerry Dammers and friends in concert. The founder of The Specials and 2 Tone records, writer of Ghost Town and Free Nelson Mandela, started his 18 piece orchestra as a 'tribute band' to space jazz maverick Sun Ra. Dammers has now expanded the repertoire….. from Cedric 'Im' Brookes’ spiritual reggae, to Alice Coltrane’s eastern mysticism…… from Tommy McCook’s deep jazzy ska, to Martin Denny’s dark exotica… and two or three versions of Dammers’ own songs.

Some of the country’s best jazz musicians perform, with occasional vocalists, inside Dammers’ rhythmic setting, which draws on funk, reggae, rock , and recent styles such as hip hop, jungle or dubstep. The orchestra has received rave reviews from both jazz and rock/pop critics…. in Dammers’ words, 'aimed at everyone'. This vivid visual and theatrical event was placed highly in the ten What to see in 2010 recommended by The Guardian’s pop and jazz critics.

'Triumphant, glorious, exhilarating' (Uncut), 'One of the best things I have seen and heard' (Mr Scruff DJ), 'Now this is really special (The Observer).

Mr Scruff & Kelvin Brown– *5.30pm, Circle Foyer

Mr Scruff & Kelvin Brown will be playing a lovely selection of heavy space dub jazz oddities to get you in the mood for the main gig. Join us from 5.30pm and make your way up to the Circle Foyer where you will be enticed by a DJ session, pizza, tea and a few drinks. Perfect for an after work refuel before Mr. Dammers & Co. work their magic! Follow the links at the side for more information on Mr. Scruff & Kelvin Brown.

*Applies to ticket holders only.

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