Defined as “Chance, especially when it results in something good” – the name Happenstance points to both the origins and approach of this European four-piece.
Having discovered an instant connection during a chance jam session towards the end of 2021, the group continued to meet, play, and develop their sound almost every day for the following six months. The mutual trust that resulted from this period is essential to their concept of finding freedom and taking risks whenever they play.
Initially united by their love for the music of Wayne Shorter and The Beatles, they carefully assembled a repertoire encompassing their favourite composers in addition to jazz standards and compositions by each band member. They were lucky enough to workshop and refine their music with Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier and Ambrose Akinmusire amongst others, whilst studying at the prestigious Jazzcampus in Basel and enjoyed a great reception on their premiere UK tour in 2023, as well as their 2024 French tour which included an evening set at Jazz en Place – a renowned festival in Dinan.
Happenstance brings together four distinct voices in European jazz, each flavoured by their home nations of France, Spain, Czech Republic, and the UK.
Zdeněk Tománek (CZ) – Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
Noé Sécula (FR) – Piano
Tommy Fuller (UK) – Bass
Lluís Pérez-Villegas (ES) – Drums
AT THE GLOBE Unreserved seating. Names of ticket holders will be on the door. We do not send out physical tickets.
CREATING A GLOBE ACCOUNT
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
AGE RESTRICTIONS Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult. 16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
Nov 30 – Happenstance
Sunday 30 November, 8pm (doors 7pm)
Tickets: £12 advance, £14 door, £7 for 25 and under
All tickets are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of sale.
Description
Defined as “Chance, especially when it results in something good” – the name Happenstance points to both the origins and approach of this European four-piece.
Having discovered an instant connection during a chance jam session towards the end of 2021, the group continued to meet, play, and develop their sound almost every day for the following six months. The mutual trust that resulted from this period is essential to their concept of finding freedom and taking risks whenever they play.
Initially united by their love for the music of Wayne Shorter and The Beatles, they carefully assembled a repertoire encompassing their favourite composers in addition to jazz standards and compositions by each band member. They were lucky enough to workshop and refine their music with Mark Turner, Larry Grenadier and Ambrose Akinmusire amongst others, whilst studying at the prestigious Jazzcampus in Basel and enjoyed a great reception on their premiere UK tour in 2023, as well as their 2024 French tour which included an evening set at Jazz en Place – a renowned festival in Dinan.
Happenstance brings together four distinct voices in European jazz, each flavoured by their home nations of France, Spain, Czech Republic, and the UK.
Zdeněk Tománek (CZ) – Tenor/Soprano Saxophone
Noé Sécula (FR) – Piano
Tommy Fuller (UK) – Bass
Lluís Pérez-Villegas (ES) – Drums
AT THE GLOBE
Unreserved seating. Names of ticket holders will be on the door. We do not send out physical tickets.
CREATING A GLOBE ACCOUNT
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
TICKETING CONTACT
If you need to contact us about ticketing please email events@theglobenewcastle.bar or send a message to our Facebook page.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult.
16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
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