Sunday Jazz – DPQ Spiritual – Sun 4th Aug

Doors 12.45am. Start 1.30pm. Adv ticket £13. OTD ticket £16.

At CICCIC we love the fact that creativity and music making can be inspired by one’s values and beliefs, and as we support creativity no matter where it comes from, it is a real honour to have DPQ Spiritual honouring us with some of the best musicians on the circuit.

You’ll be taken on a musical journey where Christian beliefs from the likes of Coltrane and other great artists will be shared and performed along with bands own compositions and even the odd the gospel song with a jazz twist.

“Daniel Pogorzelski is one the finest saxophone players I have ever experienced, and if you haven’t seen him perform then this is one opportunity you can’t miss. World class quality.”  – Andrew Knutt, CICCIC

A Word from the Band

Music, in our belief, has the ability to bring blessings and healing. It is an amazing and powerful gift and through this project, our aim is to express all this with God’s help. We strongly believe that spirituality in music serves as a powerful tool, allowing us to communicate our emotions, thoughts and ‘inner life’ in a unique and worshipful way which often isn’t possible in any other way.

Led by our beliefs in the holy spirit and drawing inspiration from biblical figures and prophets, as well as musicians such as John Coltrane, Kirk Whalum, Billy Harper, Jimmy Greeme, Pharaoch Sanders, Mahilia Jackson, and many others, we decided to pursue a journey of exploration to convey the blessings of music, and its spirituality, particularly in the realm of jazz.

About the Players

Daniel Pogorzelski is experienced tenor and soprano saxophone player. During the day, he works as a professional woodwind instrument technician, but outside of his day job, he is known among his friends for his passion for jazz music.

Daniel fell in love with the genre many years ago. While residing in Poland, he took lessons from the renowned Polish saxophonist Piotr Baron and was simultaneously engaged in multiple fusion jazz projects and avant-garde experiments. Currently, he plays primarily with several projects, including tribute to John Coltrane, big bands, spiritual jazz, and gospel. In addition to his other musical pursuits, Daniel Pogorzelski leads an exciting project with his DPQ Jazz Quartet, also performing a blend of straight ahead acoustic jazz influenced by 50s/60s/Blue Note Era as well as Cuban Jazz, Latin, and Fusion music, along with the Cafe Square – Cuban Jazz Fusion Quartet/Quintet.

Federico Leonori (double bass) is based in Bristol, he is often seen playing with various bands throughout the UK and mainland Europe but started playing the bass guitar in his teens. The accidental discovery of Mingus’s music was his inspiration in starting to play jazz and the double bass. He later enrolled for a Master Degree in Classical Double Bass at the Santa Cecilia Conservatory of his hometown Rome, while pursuing an active performing schedule in Classical Orchestras, Jazz Big bands and small groups.

He graduated under the guidance of one of the leading European double bass player, Daniele Roccato, in 2014. During his studies, he deepened his knowledge of the jazz idiom by attending masterclasses and workshops. Federico was also lucky enough to have the chance to study with many jazz legends including John Abercrombie, Uri Caine, Cameron Brown, Eddie Gomez & Dave Liebman.

Tom Wijesinghe is a pianist based in Bristol. He plays regularly as a session player and sideman with a range of local artists. He also plays keyboards in SEMPER, a contemporary jazz fusion sextet. Their latest single ‘Private Caller’ is out now on all platforms.

Alongside performing, Tom is a music therapist. A graduate of Oxford University, he has an particular academic interest in improvisation and spirituality within clinical contexts.

Paolo Adamo is an Italian, Bristol based jazz drummer and session musician and grew up in a tiny village in the Italian region of Molise and was raised in a musical environment. He showed an early interest in music and in particular a very profound love of the drums.

In 2012 he moved to Bristol in order to follow his dream of being a professional musician. In the ensuing decade, he has collaborated and performed with master musicians including Andy Sheppard, Jake McMurchie, John Law, John-Paul Gard, Ben Thomas, Lee Godhall, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, John Dalton, Alex Merrit, Tammy Payne, Luke Annesley and many more. Paolo’s biggest influences are Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Jeff Ballard, Brian Blade and Bill Stewart His fellow musicians describe his playing as musical, energetic, and colourful. He is highly sought after and enjoys playing a diversity of music.

Paolo appears in many musical projects such as Joe Northwood trio, Nurdle, Ibou Tall & The Jazzmates, Mankala, Tammy Payne’s band “Jukes” featuring Will Harris (bass), Ruth Hamond (keys) and Joe Bradford (trombone).

Please note: Online tickets close 45 minutes before the event, but tickets may be available on the door. Call 01823 337477.