Sat 20 November 10, Doors 8:00pm Concert 8:30pm ASAF SIRKIS TRIO Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex One of the British jazz scene's most creative drummers, Asaf Sirkis is renowned for his near miraculous improvisational skills. Fusing North African and Middle Eastern musical influences his trio generates a compelling intensity, transcending traditional musical boundaries and exploing improvised pieces with the kind of refined grade only available to true musical pioneers. Expect dazzling eruptions of drum mastery as Sirkis and his band play music from their new album 'Letting Go'. "...Sirkis has earned a reputation as one of the world's premier drummers." All About Jazz www.asafsirkis.co.uk www.myspace.com/asafsirkis Tickets: £10 / £7 concessions Booking information: Ticket Hotline: 01206 573948 Book Online: www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/artson5 In person: University Gallery Monday – Friday 11 – 5, Saturday 12 – 4 Tickets

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