Celebrating all things diverse and progressive in music of black origin, Vibraphonic returns to Exeter this spring with a line up of jazz, hip hop, dubstep, soul, blues, drum n’ bass and urban music. Look out for events across the city through March.

BENEFIT TO GINGER BAKER – THE PEE WEE ELLIS TRIO WITH JASON REBELLO AND ALEC DANKWORTH
We are sad to announce that Ginger Baker has been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and is awaiting further treatment before resuming his musical endeavours. As a result he has had to cancel all upcoming tour dates.

As a result Exeter Phoenix is supporting the Ginger Baker Benefit Fund with this special gig (in place of Ginger Bakers Jazz Confusion) featuring a host of his fellow musicians, each with impressive musical credentials of their own. Ticket price has been reduced to £15.

PEE WEE ELLIS
Famed from his appearance on many of James Brown’s most notable recordings and co-writing Cold Sweat and Say It Loud I’m Black and I’m Proud, Pee Wee Ellis is an American saxophonist, composer and arranger. During his long and fascinating career, Ellis also recorded with the likes of Van Morrison, The JB Horns and Maceo Parker.

JASON REBELLO
British pianist, songwriter and record producer Jason Rebello has been a bandmember for the likes of Sting and Beck, and has also worked with Chaka Khan, Des’ree, Mica Paris, Carleen Anderson, Manu Katché, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.

ALEC DANKWORTH
Alec Dankworth is an award-winning jazz bassist and composer who, in addition to leading several groups of his own, has worked with an amazing list of artists including Van Morrison, Stephanne Grappelli, Abdullah Ibrahim, and The Dave Brubeck Quartet. He is known for his energetic stage presence, versatility of style and some of the most imaginative bass solos around.

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