Kuroneko -The Black Cat's Return

Thursday 16th Sept

PREMIERE

Jazz pianist and composer Matt Ratcliffe presents a suite of original pieces inspired by the 1968 cult Japanese horror film by Kaneto Shindo, accompanied by excerpts and narrative from the film. Leading a specially formed quintet of prize winning new British jazz talent, Matt explores the possibilities of traditional Japanese music as creative stimuli for improvisation. Matt grew up in Wirksworth,now based in Birmingham he has worked with some of the UK’s best jazz artists including Mornington Lockett, Henry Lowther and Tony Kofi.

Please note the film contains scenes of a violent nature and the film is not suitable for under 18s.

Town Hall 8.00pm
Tickets: £10.00

www.mattratcliffe.co.uk