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Rory is feeling puzzled.

26/2/2020

 
Tomorrow's Mix. First prize to whoever can name the most tunes. 🎷
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Just 3 days to go

24/2/2020

 
http://www.rorymusic.co.uk/blog/jazz-evening-the-oxford-blue

Just 3 days to go until The Oxford Blue Old Windsor hosts its first evening of live jazz, where guests will be treated to the smooth sounds of top-rated UK saxophonist Rory This Thursday 27th February, 7pm.
Rory is currently playing a series of live shows across the capital from Mayfair to Shoreditch as well as packing out venues closer to home such as Epsom Downs Racecourse.

Rory will play a perfectly executed combination of contemporary Jazz, alongside well-loved modern classics, from Miles Davies and Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse and Gnarls Barkley.
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Bask in the heady mix of live music, fine wine, great company and a delicious menu of well-loved pub classics prepared by chef patron, Steven Ellis.
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We look forward to welcoming you to The Oxford Blue Old Windsor.
Enquiries: 01753 861954
[email protected]
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Jazz Evening Menu: https://www.oxfordbluepub.co.uk/priv.../events/jazz-evening/
Book Here: https://www.oxfordbluepub.co.uk/book-a-table/
Listen to Rory: https://soundcloud.com/.../rory-duffy-solo-saxophone-demo
www.rorymusic.co.uk
https://facebook.com/events/201892167675027

Jazz Evening @ The Oxford Blue

20/2/2020

 
Live Jazz  
Thursday February 27th 
&
Three-Course Classic Pub Menu


Live Music played 7:00pm - 9:00pm
3 Courses £45pp

​Just one week to go until The Oxford Blue hosts its first evening of live jazz, where guests will be treated to the smooth sounds of top-rated UK saxophonist Rory Duffy.

Rory is currently playing a series of live shows across the capital from Mayfair to Shoreditch as well as packing out venues closer to home such as Epsom Racecourse.

Rory will play a perfectly executed combination of contemporary Jazz, alongside well-loved modern classics, from Miles Davies and Nina Simone to Amy Winehouse and Gnarls Barkley

Bask in the heady mix of live music, fine wine, great company and a delicious menu of well-loved pub classics prepared by chef patron, Steven Ellis.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Oxford Blue 
 
Enquiries: 01753 861954
[email protected]
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Jazz Evening Menu
Book Here
Listen to Rory

Wonderful sounds of Jazz and a 3-course menu to knock your socks off.

19/2/2020

 
Have you booked your table for the very first live Jazz and Classics evening at The Oxford Blue Old Windsor This Thursday, Feb 27th, 7-9pm?
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Wonderful sounds of Jazz and a 3-course menu to knock your socks off. It's going to be an awesome night down the pub.
www.oxfordbluepub.co.uk
Book your table online or call 01753 331072
FB event: The Oxford Blue Live Jazz & Classics
www.rorymusic.co.uk
www.redandblackmusic.co.uk/…/rory-the-oxford-blue-old-winds…

#berkshirelife #livejazz #windsor #ascotfoodie #livemusicberkshire #classicpubfood #windsorgreatpark #windsoreats #fishandchips #windsormusicscene #windsormusic #livemusic
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Rory is listening to Jazz music.

19/2/2020

 
I wanted to let you all know about the Jazz Night at The Oxford Blue Old Windsor taking place Thursday 27th Feb. It’s something new and I’m very excited to bring jazz Bossa Nova and soul to this unique venue...
Looking forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable evening. #roryjazz
Limited tickets available via the links below, we look forward to sharing an evening of joyful jazz and fine dining with you.
Enquiries: 01753 861954
[email protected]
Rory
The Oxford Blue Live Jazz & Classics
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Rory Duffy is at The Oxford Blue Old Windsor.

18/2/2020

 
I wanted to let you all know about the Jazz Night at The Oxford Blue Old Windsor taking place Thursday 27th Feb. It’s something new and I’m very excited to bring jazz💙 Bossa Nova💚 and soul💜 to this unique venue...

Looking forward to welcoming you for an enjoyable evening. 🎷#roryjazz Rory

Limited tickets available via the links below, we look forward to sharing an evening of joyful jazz and fine dining with you.

Enquiries: 01753 861954
[email protected]

The Oxford Blue Live Jazz & Classics
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Rory Duffy is listening to Flute at Lambeth.

16/2/2020

 
Making bird noises 🦜🦜
Diáspora in Birdland 🦅
#likeabird #flywithme #followme #worldofexistence #diasporastudio #flute #flautistic #picante #tropical #featheredfriends #avianlife #ornithology #treetops #unitedinthelatinbeat #highupabove #topoftheworld #eyeofthestorm #birdsong #birdnoises #tweeting #chirping #cawcaw #shoon 🐦🎶🎵💃 @ Lambeth 🌪

Diáspora is with Oliver Syrus and Rory Duffy.

15/2/2020

 
Diáspora has been hard at work in Vauxhall Studios recording the smooth tones of Olly Syrus on the tenor 🎷We managed to get through most of the album in 1 afternoon and tomorrow Rory will be tweaking and polishing the final touches on the alto 🎷 and flute! It's all coming together!
#diaspora #saxophonesection
#woodwinds #reeds #blowin
#crosswinds #storm🎷🎷💨🌬
🎷🎷💨🌬 
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Jazz Evening @ The Oxford Blue

10/2/2020

 
Live Jazz  
Thursday February 27th 
&
Three-Course Classic Pub Menu


Live Music played 7:00pm - 9:00pm
3 Courses £45pp
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The Oxford Blue will present its first evening of live jazz, where guests will be treated to the smooth sounds of a top-rated UK saxophonist, whilst delighting in a diverse menu choice of well-loved pub classics prepared by chef patron, Steven Ellis.
 
An eclectic mix of traditional to contemporary sounds will fill the room, bringing the capitals thriving Jazz scene to your doorstep and, there’s every chance you could catch the UK’s next jazz maestro.

Limited  tickets available via the links below, we look forward to sharing an evening of joyful jazz and fine dining with you. 
 
Enquiries: 01753 861954
[email protected]
Jazz Evening Menu
Book Here

Rory Duffy is listening to Bossa-nova with William McGee and 2 others.

5/2/2020

 
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Over the last few days, we've been running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

With February being Rio Carnival month, it's worth mentioning Brazilian music has always been close to our heart 💚and in recognition of this, 3 of our projects have Brazilian alter-egos!

Diáspora Brasil adds cool cuts from the tropics 🌴 to the Latino fire of Diáspora 🔥 specialising in the myriad of styles emerging from Brazil from Rio's Samba and laid back Bossa Nova to Bahia's Baião and Samba-Reggae, blending Brazilian influences with jazz, funk and Saudade.

Have a listen to our takes on "Mais Que Nada" and "Lambada" on SoundCloud:
https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/diaspora-brasil

Fiesta Latina adds Festa Brasileira to the mix - dubbed "The Instant Brazilian Beach Party" 🥥🏝 a Caipirinha of classic and popular Brazilian tunes... 🍹🎹

Rory Bossa Nova takes the jazz south of the border. Its sax, guitar and cajon-based lineup focus on jazz and we released "Em Balança" (www.rorymusic.co.uk/em-balanca) 🎷
We've recently put a couple of new tracks on SoundCloud, 2 beautiful songs "Nostalgia Da Bossa" & "E Nada Mais" originally written by Brazilian composer Durval Ferreira:
https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/bossa-nova

Oh, did we mention Diáspora Brasil has a new home? 🏠 You can check out our info, music and photos here:
www.diaspora.co.uk/brasil 🇧🇷

#brasil #bossanova #saudade #balanca #samba #sambareggae #mpb #jazz #funk #festa #tropical

Read More...
Music of Brazil

Diáspora - we're moving!

4/2/2020

 
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​Ladies and gentlemen​, Diáspora is delighted to announce that after almost 10 years since we launched www.diasporamusic.co.uk in March 2010, we're moving the band's website to a brand new home: www.diaspora.co.uk

Don't worry, the old link will still work. Like what we did with Phasma, we're setting up a nifty little 301 re-direct. ​Clever, huh? However, there will be a little bit of downtime on our website this evening and tomorrow morning while we move across. See you on the other side 😉🚀

We're very excited to welcome visitors to our new home. 🏠

​www.diaspora.co.uk

Read More...
​*** NEW WEBSITE! ***

Rory Duffy is listening to Jazz music with William McGee and 3 others at London UK.

4/2/2020

 
Over the last few days, we've been running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

Last but not least, over in the blue corner 💙Rory is our longest-running project. Established in 2008 at the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music and offering quartet, trio, duo and solo options, the ensemble has expanded their repertoire to 300+ songs spanning a wide range of genres as well as performing original compositions.

London-based saxophonist and jazz ensemble. Rory Jazz is the piano, bass and kit jazz quartet format established in 2008. Rory Bossa Nova is the guitar and Cajon acoustic Bossa Nova format established in 2010.

🎷🎹🎸🥁

​Highlights over the years have included hosting jam sessions at O'Sheas Irish Bar, Manchester and SE11 Sessions at the Tea House Theatre @ Tea House Theatre, jazzing up Liverpool John Lennon Airport, entertaining the punters at Stratford Olympic Park and Epsom Downs Racecourse and releasing Em Balança (www.rorymusic.co.uk/em-balanca) for our dear friend Julian.

Check out our WEBSITE and FACEBOOK PAGE
www.rorymusic.co.uk
www.facebook.com/rorymus

#jazz
#blues
#swing
#bossanova
#dance
#electronica
#quartet
#trio
#duo
#solo
#greatamericansongbook
#jam
#marmalade

Rory Duffy is listening to Phasma with Burgandy Williams and 4 others in London, United Kingdom.

3/2/2020

 
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Over these few days, we're running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

The soul band. 💜 Think Whitney. Think Aretha.

Phasma is a universal word. It's all about music as a fundamentally human form of expression, and the power of music being able to reach out and touch people on a personal level. A person's soul can be their essence, that part of their being that can soar to the stratosphere.

Phasma's sound pulls from the grassroots of blues and gospel, the musical manifestations of that essence, galvanises itself in the mettle of jazz and funk and sings from its guts, echoing a cry of euphoria that is felt the world over.

Sign up to the FACEBOOK PAGE and check out our videos of us performing with Burgandy Williams at PizzaExpress Live
https://www.facebook.com/phasmamus/

Check out our WEBSITE
www.phasma.co.uk
Have a listen to our recordings www.phasma.co.uk/listen.html mixed and produced by the one and only John Davies
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#soul
#soulmusic
#souldivas
#funk
#RnB
#jazz
#acidjazz
#rhythm
#rhythmandblues
#blues
#roots
#gospel
#soultotheuniverse
#musicfromtheheart
#humanexpression
#powerofmusic
#apparition
#affirmation
#groovetestament
#positivemessage

Getting ready to lay down some sick Tumbao y Gozadera on this Sunday evening!

2/2/2020

 
Santo Mío is a song about being watched, venerated and protected by a saint. It shifts through various grooves - Mozambique, Funk, Afro 6/8, Salsa and Charanga - and both claves 2:3 and then into 3:2.

The Coro (vocal refrain) sings "Dime Ocha, Dame Aché. Santo Mío, Traime Iré" which basically means, "Speak to me Lord, give me life force. Saint of mine, bring me blessings".

​Like A Bird is a song about a someone who is reincarnated as a bird. He playfully invite his soul mate to follow him into a lush canopy and experience the joys, blessings and liberties of avian life up in treetops looking down on creation. He suggests that they migrate, without need to hibernate and to mate within their nest atop the trees. He's not just a bird that’s there to be preyed upon. His liturgy is a celebration of Mother Nature’s offerings. He is compatible with his match, who knows how to ruffle his feathers in all different weathers, but he pleads with her to relinquish him from her natural selection so that they can live together liberated and free.

Meanwhile, our bassist, Will, is off to Cuba in 2 weeks for another top-up on Cuban life, culture and dancing. We hope he will bring us some sunshine back to this isolated island (from the re-integrated island) ☀️
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Rory Duffy is listening to Fiesta Latina with Harry Drummer and Daniela Gallini Chevesich at Havana Club London.

2/2/2020

 
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Over these few days, we're running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

Next up ❤️ Diáspora's baby band 👶 Fiesta Latina has been bringing freshly squeezed Latin vibes to bars, restaurants and house parties all around the UK since 2013!

An instant coffee alternative... ☕️

Fiesta Latina is the smaller sister act and “instant coffee” alternative to the filtered coffee beans of its big brother Diáspora, each of the musicians taking the lead with their respective elements – the rhythms of the percussion, the harmonies of the piano, the melodies of the trumpet and the lyrics of the vocals – creating an explosive spark of musical interplay, with an emphasis on live dynamic interaction.

🎹🎤🥁🎺

Highlights include our Havana Club & Pub tour, supporting Diáspora at The Jazz Cafe Camden, recording at Purple Room Studios, starting up the Fiesta Latina North with Vela Vox and Luigi in Manchester and entertaining the armed forces at Baker Barracks and Britannia Royal Naval College

The Latin house party experience... 🛋🏠🎉

Providing a quick and easy salsa solution 💃 the band has been a favourite with house parties, product launches and promotional and media work as well as weddings and intimate occasions.

¡Chevere!
Daniela / Rory / Harry
🇨🇱🇬🇧🇨🇴
xxx

Sign up to the FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/fiestalatinamusic

Check out our WEBSITE
www.fiesta-latina.co.uk

#fiesta
#fiestalatina
#instant
#instantcoffee
#latincoffee
#houseparty
#salsa
#sabroso
#cuba
#latin
#jazz

Diáspora Brasil

1/2/2020

 
Diáspora Brasil is the alter-ego of Diáspora, a separate setup specialising in the myriad of styles emerging from Brazil; from Samba and Bossa Nova to MPB and Sertanejo, from Partido Alto to funk.
Diáspora Brasil adds cool cuts from the tropics to the Latino fire of Diáspora. ?
​
Specialising in the myriad of styles emerging from Brazil from Rio's Samba and laid back Bossa Nova to Bahia's Baião and Samba-Reggae, blending Brazilian influences with jazz, funk and saudade.
Check out our takes on "Mais Que Nada" and "Lambada" @ SoundCloud...#redandblackmusic

#samba
#bossanova
#brazilian
#saudade
#balança
#worldrhythms
#funk
#mpb
https://soundcloud.com/redandblackmusic/sets/diaspora-brasil
www.facebook.com/diasporamusic

Rory Duffy is listening to Diáspora with William McGee and 10 others at London UK.

1/2/2020

 
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Over the next few days, I'll be running a little featurette on Red & Black Music's 4 projects. 💛❤️💜💙

First up 💛 the big band Latin explosion that is Diáspora has been going for almost 11 years!! 😱

Started at the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, the 12-piece lineup (4 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 3 brass, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive big band sound without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos.

Now based in London, Diáspora has sold out The Jazz Cafe on 2 occasions as well as performing around the country gaining critical acclaim from some of the UK's top salsa promoters and dancers.

Last year we released Latin fusion album "Supersalsanova" and this year we're excited to be working on our Cuban dance album (title TBA). 🎧

We're so immensely proud of what the band has achieved. Bring on the next decade!! 🎤🎹🎸🥁🎺🎷💃

Check out our updated website www.diasporamusic.co.uk, sign up to the FACEBOOK PAGE www.facebook.com/diasporamusic and prepare to be united in the Latin beat. Boom Boom!! 💥💥

#diaspora #unitedinthelatinbeat #salsa #latin #latinjazz #timba #salsacubana

www.diasporamusic.co.uk
www.facebook.com/diasporamusic 🎵

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