UTTER:JAZZ is a fresh fusion of words and music - part jazz concert, part poetry reading with improvised music. 


But the music isn’t prepared - it emerges in response to the words as they are spoken...

Copyright Ruthie Culver 2010

Photos (top to bottom): Ben Cavanna, David Collingwood & Charlie Chan



“A fantastic show”

Cheltenham Literature Festival




The Utter:Jazz Collective features some of the UK’s most versatile musicians who between them have performed with Ravi Shankar, Jarvis Cocker, STOMP, Ronnie Scott, Jacqui Dankworth.... and the London Snorkelling Team.

“Everyone loved it”

Hailsworth Arts Centre



“Unusual and appealing”

Ivan Hewett, The Telegraph



“A superb fusion of music and poetry - dazzling”

Banbury Guardian

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