Pianist Julian Phillips presents an evening of boogie woogie.

Julian Phillips began teaching himself to play Boogie Woogie at the age of 14, influenced by and interpreting the music of Jimmy Yancey, Montana Taylor, Leroy Carr, ‘Cripple’ Clarence Lofton and Clarence ‘Pinetop’ Smith. He is well known for his accordion playing, an instrument that blends seamlessly with the swing and rhythm of Boogie Woogie. He has played at festivals and concerts all over Europe and America, and was one of the founders of the UK Boogie Woogie Festival, which used to be held annually in Sturminster Newton.

Based in Dorset, Izi Onslow has been singing classically since she was eleven but didn’t discover Boogie and Blues until much later. This occurred thanks to Julian Phillips and Big John Carter, who introduced her to (amongst others) the vocals of Ella Mae Morse, Ann Cole and Ruth Durand, and since then Izi hasn’t looked back. Izi has performed at numerous events and festivals both in the UK and abroad, and has had the opportunity to meet and perform with some of the top musicians on the international blues scene. Izi is a frequent collaborator with Julian Phillips and Axel Keim, and her education in Boogie and Blues continues to expand. 

Axel Keim spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, USA and moved to Germany in the early seventies, where he started performing in blues venues. He then travelled to UK in the late seventies where he began to play more seriously, and stayed for the duration. He reflects on this musical genre:  ‘I now play for my own amazement.’

Performance starts at 7:30pm, doors from 6:30pm with bar available.

Tickets:
General admission: £18
Students: £5 with valid student ID
Children 12 and under: Free, accompanied by a paying adult (max 3 children per adult)

Tickets can also be purchased by ringing 01460 54973 or visiting us during opening hours.