CHIMINYO

+ La French
+ Temporary Bodies
+ Tabes
+ Jazzin The Park DJs + guests

(as part of Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival)

Fri 6th June. Free entry.

The Ferret, Preston.

WHAT IS CHIMINYO?

Chiminyo plays all his music live on his drums...

Chiminyo built his own software...

Chiminyo does not play to a backing track...

Chiminyo is not jazz...

Chiminyo's laptop only plays a sound when he hits a drum or pad...

Chiminyo is not a vegan...

Chiminyo's drums control his laptop through triggers...

Chiminyo drinks too much coffee...

Chiminyo made this video to help you understand...

https://youtu.be/-HG_eTnQkB4?si=znqLVxqZYNbY5DFp

Chiminyo is a drummer and producer based in North London who combines the raw, immediate live sound of percussion and the futuristic timbres of his electronic productions to create his own, daring soundworld. Via laboriously self-coded software, each cymbal crash and drum hit triggers a synth or sample, allowing Chiminyo complete control and freeing him of all loops, click-tracks and backing tracks.

As well as his own solo project, Chiminyo performs and records with some of the leading figures of the UK’s music scene, including one of The Ferret’s faves K.O.G, spiritual jazz-leaning outfit Maisha and psychedelic energy bomb Cykada. He has also collaborated and recorded with Gary Bartz, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Theon Cross, and Zara McFarlane.

The up-and-coming musician’s debut EP entitled ‘I Am Chiminyo’ was a visceral introduction to his all-encompassing universe. Described by Clash magazine as “a startingly inventive percussive workout”, the EP flows through a cascade of ethereal arpeggios, thumping basslines, and heavy, dance-inducing beats. Critically-acclaimed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, BBC 1Xtra and Jazz FM, it indirectly earned Chiminyo the Jazz FM Digital Award whilst the track ‘Kandy Lanx’ was nominated for a Worldwide FM Award.

Chiminyo - Kandy Lanx (live):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kygiEcfl0m8&t=164s

Chiminyo - See Me ft. K.O.G (live):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zybocJvsusk

Chiminyo - Reachin' (live):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lebjf1_rDsU

Chiminyo ft. Nubya Garcia - Bira (live):

https://youtu.be/mvDw6697UTk?si=mMifUDhS6CL4kRBX

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LA FRENCH:

La French is a multi instrumentalist/producer based in Lancashire. Combining his love of hip hop, jazz and electronica he fuses these genres with an ambient warmth.

TEMPORARY BODIES:

Temporary Bodies is the new project from Preston-based artist Mike Warburton (Barium Network / Utopian Mechanics). Based entirely around live, improvised performance - on-the-spot loops are fed through an array of fx pedals to create layers of sonorous strings and pads, swirling ambient textures and melodies that range from the Baroque to the bleak.

Inspired by the characteristics of artists like Grouper, MJ Guider, Silent Servant and Deaf Center amongst many more, Temporary Bodies also uses hypnotic drum loops, orchestral motifs and sparse vocals to build a dense, cathartic experience that guides the listener through themes of loss and longing into a place of quiet optimism.

TABES:

Melodic polyrhythms, anarchic dancing, lyrics about stuff.

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CHIMINYO

+ La French

+ Temporary Bodies

+ Tabes

+ Jazzin The Park DJs + guests

(as part of Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival)

Fri 6th June. Free entry - no ticket required.

The Ferret, Preston.

Doors 7:30pm until late.

All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

🎤Jay’s Open Mic MixrUPt Mixtape Jam with Aziz Ibrahim🎤

Preston Jazz fest

The iconic Open Mic night returns – and it’s bringing serious energy with it.

Hosted by DJ Johnny Jay and the legendary Aziz Ibrahim (ex-Stone Roses / Simply Red), this is a night that celebrates musical freedom, collaboration, and cultural expression. Bring your instrument, your voice, your words, your beats – whatever you make music with – and get involved.

Expect an anything-goes mixtape jam of sounds, styles, and spontaneous magic. 🎶🔥
Performers AND listeners welcome – come through and support Preston’s most unpredictable and inspiring night of music.

No sign-up, no gatekeeping – just turn up and plug in.

Aziz Ibrahim is a renowned Manchester-born guitarist and composer, celebrated for his innovative fusion of rock, blues, and South Asian musical influences. With a career spanning over three decades, he has collaborated with iconic artists such as The Stone Roses, Simply Red, Ian Brown, Paul Weller, and Steven Wilson.

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📅 Wednesday, 4th June
🚪 Doors Open at 7PM
📍 The Ferret, Preston
🎟 FREE ENTRY