Date: Friday 13th June
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Where: Rogers Theatre, Malvern College
Tickets: £30
Get ready for one of the most exciting and enjoyable nights of the summer!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz with award-winning composer and pianist Charlie Bates. Fresh from his UK tour, Charlie and his band will be bringing their signature blend of rich harmonies, bold improvisation, and genre-defying sound to our stage.
Before the show, Charlie will spend the afternoon working with Malvern College pupils – and in the evening, they’ll share the spotlight. Expect stunning performances from our jazz band and some incredible pupil solos alongside the professionals.
Inspired by the vibe of Ronnie Scott’s rather than the Albert Hall, this is a relaxed, cabaret-style evening with music for everyone. Come to enjoy the atmosphere, the music, and the company.
Tickets are £30 and include a welcome drink and food – please book using the form below:
Charlie attended the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where he studied Jazz Piano and Composition. He graduated from the Conservatoire in 2017 with first class honours while also winning the Composition Prize (2016), Jazz Performance Prize and Deans’ Award for Exceptional Achievement (2017). He was a chair holder with both the Midland and National Youth Jazz Orchestra’s.
Charlie is a multi-award-winning composer and arranger. After releasing his debut album Silhouettes, he was awarded the Dankworth Award for Jazz Composition. This was followed by the Eddie Harvey Arranger of The Year Award 2021 and then a prestigious Ivor Novello Award. His music has been played in venues all around the country and on BBC 4, BBC Radio 3 and Jazz FM. He spent a year as the composer-in-residence of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, and has become a frequent guest conductor, composer and arranger with the ensembles all over Europe, most notably the NDR Big Band. Elsewhere, Charlie continues to write music for television and media and work as a pianist, with performances all over Europe and live on BBC2.
In 2024, Charlie teamed up with Helena Debono to co-release A Thousand Nights. The album features a 55-piece orchestra and 12 tracks all arranged by Charlie. This was celebrated with an album launch broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and it was made Track of the Week on Jazz FM. It is available to stream on all platforms.