Jess performs a mixed classical repertoire with pianist David Jones, Head of Accompanying, at the Royal Northern College of Music at the Heron Theatre, Beetham.
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21st January 2015: Jess with Brian Parkinson at Zeffirellis
17th October 2014: Jazz Night at Gillam’s
Jess plays with jazz guitarist Brian Parkinson for jazz night at Gillam’s Tearoom.
13th October 2014: Concert at the House of the Duke of Westminster
Jess is one of four Junior Royal Northern College of Music students to perform in the Duke of Westminster’s house!
5th December 2014: BBC Young Musician 2014 Category Finalists Concert
A selection of BBC Young Musician of the Year Category Finalists, who are also students at the Junior Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, give a mixed recital. These outstanding young musicians are among the country’s finest and this is a concert not to be missed.
A concert Jess has organised and, as a BBC Young Musician Woodwind Finalist and recipient of the Walter Todd Bursary, will be performing in.
24th September 2014: Jess Gillam and Brian Parkinson at Zeffirellis
Jess gives a mixed recital of classical and jazz with jazz guitarist Brian Parkinson at Zeffirellis Jazz Bar in Ambleside. Enjoy a meal or just a drink whilst listening in an informal atmosphere. Free Entry.
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15th May 2015: Snake Davis + the Suspicions with guest Jess Gillam
Saxophone legend Snake Davis returns to Ulverston for a concert organised by Jess for the fifth time, with his 8 piece soul band! After taking Ulverston by storm at a sell out gig last year, Snake and the band perform Motown, Atlanta and Northern Soul classics. Snake Davis is the most prolific session saxophonist of the past 25 years, having performed and recorded with artists such as Amy Winehouse, James Brown, Kylie, Ray Charles, Take That, Paul McCartney, M-People, Ruby Turner and Lis Stansfield to name but a few. A night guaranteed to get you up onto the dance floor, be sure to book early!
Snake and the band will be joined on stage by Jess for another guest appearance. Snake described Jess as “one of the best young saxophonists in the UK”.
19th July 2014: Jess performs at Charles Hazelwood’s Orchestival
Awards for Young Musicians, who awarded Jess the Robert Lewin Scholarship in 2014, the Helen Sibthorpe Award as the’ set young musician in the North West’ in 2013 and a special award in 2011, have invited Jess, alongside other young musicians, to perform at Charles Hazelwood’s Orchestival at the Bath and Somerset show ground.
11th July 2014: Jess plays with Jools Holland & his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
8th June 2014: Jess performs at TEDxNewcastle
After performing at TEDxManchester to 1,000 people, Jess is invited back to perform at TEDxNewcastle.