We are thrilled to welcome Rupert and Amye to the next concert in our next Music in the Malthouse series, with Sonatas for Cello and Piano by Brahms and Rachmaninov.
Rupert Egerton-Smith has a varied concert career which has included performances in Carnegie Hall, Paris’ Salle Gaveau, London clubs and Lebanese palaces. Over 1500 people attended his recital of the Bach-Busoni Chaconne and Chopin B minor sonata at the Berlin Philharmonie. France 2 broadcast his live performances of Scarlatti sonatas and Balakirev’s Islamey. Of his debut recording, the UK Daily Telegraph wrote, “the sheer technical accomplishment in Ravel’s Gaspard de la Nuit is stunning and the real strength of the disc.” He won 1st prize in the Bradshaw and Bouno piano competition and was appointed Artist-in-Residence with the Orchestra of St. John’s in 2022.
Future engagements include performances of Mozart 23rd Piano Concerto, Beethoven ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto, Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto, and recitals in the UK, the Middle East and New York.
Rupert Egerton-Smith is represented worldwide exclusively through Alexander & Buono International.
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Amye began playing the cello when she was 6. When she was 11 she won a full scholarship to the Royal College of Music Junior Department where she studied under Elizabeth Angel and Lowri Blake. She decided not to follow a career in music and went instead to Imperial College London to study Medicine. She now practices as a GP in Exeter. Music plays a major role in her life and she holds the position of principal cello in both the Devon Philharmonic orchestra and Exeter Camerata. She has appeared as soloist with Exeter Camerata, the Dartmouth Symphony orchestra and also the EX4 Chamber orchestra. Amye loves chamber music and collaborates with lots of different groups in Devon. She plays a cello made in 2019 by Taunton based luthier James Stephenson.
A mixture of mellow, blues infused tunes.
SAM GREEN TRIO
SATURDAY 20TH JULY 2024
Doors and food 6pm Music 8.00pm
£20 FOOD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FROM BIG BEAR BURGERS FROM 6PM. THIS EVENT IS OUTSIDE AND NOT UNDER COVER
THE BLUES DOCTOR
WEDNESDAY 22ND MAY & 19TH JUNE 2024
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
NO BOOKING NECESSARY ENTRY BY DONATION FOR THE UKRAINE INTERFAMILY CLINIC
We can't wait to welcome The Sam Green Trio back after his last sold out gig at the inn last.
The Sam Green Trio combine Slide Guitar, beats, bass and vocal harmonies, Sam Green and his band are a traditional trio with a modern twist. Their sound has been dubbed ‘Future Blues’ and evokes the Mississippi Delta through a cinematic lense.
“One of the hot new acts making the summer swing at Glastonbury Festival”
The Independent Newspaper
"Hill-Billy Beats and catchy choruses" Rapture Magazine
"A classic retro sound. Kicking out the Country blues jams!!" BBC Introducing
Socials - @samgreenmusic.hq
APPASSIONATO
Amye Farrell - Cello
Rupert Egerton-Smith - Piano
WEDNESDAY 12TH JUNE 2024
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£20
AN OSCAR FOR ELLA
WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY 2024
7.30 pm, DOORS 7.00pm
Craig Milverton and Joanna Eden invite you to an evening celebrating the work of Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald two of jazz’s greatest artists. When Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald first met for ‘Jazz at the Philharmonic’ they found they were a natural pairing and a legend was born.
From the throw-away ‘A Tisket A Tasket’ which brought Ella to fame in the forties with the Chick Webb Orchestra, to later songbook album classics like Porter's ‘Every Time We Say Goodbye’ and Gershwin’s ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’, Eden mines the rich seam of Ella Fitzgerald’s unrivalled canon with humility, style and obvious deep affection.
"The full house clamoured for an encore to which Joanna fittingly responded with the enduring Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye" - London Jazz Review
“Sophisticated, stylish vocals” - Jazz Journal
“[Craig Milverton is] Britain’s nearest to Oscar Peterson and the best to come along in the last 20 years” - Digby Fairweather
With six solo albums to her credit, Joanna Eden is considered one of the finest singer-pianists in the UK with a style that covers a broad spectrum, through jazz, soul, bossa nova and blues. Joanna’s interaction with her audience is warm and she has built up a huge following over her 20 year, performing regularly at Ronnie Scott’s Club, The Stables & Apex concert halls. The quality of Joanna’s live work is reflected by the stellar list of artists she and her world class band have supported including Van Morrison, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum, Roy Hargrove and The Buena Vista Social Club.
Craig Milverton is very much in demand as a solo pianist, with his virtuoso ability and comprehensive knowledge of the entire jazz spectrum. He is also sought after as a skilled accompanist to a range of star vocalists. His trios are regularly required to back visiting American soloists at festivals and venues across the country including Scott Hamilton, Ken Peplowski and Warren Vache. Few British pianists have Craig’s thorough knowledge and grasp of jazz styles. His love of the music shines through and he is a natural at whatever he plays.
CRAIG MILVERTON - Piano
JOANNA EDEN - Vocals
GAZ BROOKFIELD
SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024
7.30 pm, DOORS 7.00pm
We are so pleased to be welcoming Gaz back to the inn! I know this will sell out quickly so please do book to avoid disappointment.
West country based Gaz Brookfield is predominantly a solo musician. Although, on occasion you will find him on stage with his band, The Company of Thieves.
Since winning Acoustic Magazine's singer/songwriter of the year back in 2010 he has spent his time on the road, building a strong and loyal following all over the UK and beyond.
He was the first independent musician to sell out Bristol's, The Fleece, (450 cap), and The Bierkeller, (750 cap), and SWX, (1000 cap).
Gaz has an impressive back catalogue of nine studio albums. The latest of which, Morning Walking Club, went straight in at #1 in the Official UK Folk Album Charts, #3 in the Official UK Indie Breaker Charts, #6 in the Official UK Download Charts, #10 in the Official UK Indie Album Charts, and even #37 in the Official UK Album Sales Charts.
Not a bad result for this fiercely independent musician, with no record label, no manager, and no agent - just a guitar, a van, and a steadfastly belligerent refusal to give in.
