Creating safe spaces to collaborate and take risks with special guest Trish Ferrarin from Elbow Room.
Tuesday 17th March: 2-3pm on ZOOM
Overview
Join our March artist forum to celebrate International Women’s month and learn more about Elbow Room - a thriving community ensemble led by the respected jazz pianist and educator Trish Ferrarin. As always, our forums are a safe space to reflect, share ideas and ask questions.
Why is community music-making important?
Community music-making brings people together, fostering social connection, mental well-being, and personal growth regardless of skill level. It can be used to empower diverse voices, transforming lives by building confidence and a sense of belonging.
About Elbow Room
In 2019 the Ribble Valley Jazz Club commissioned a jazz workshop as part of the Ribble Valley Jazz Festival programme. It was open to women of all ages and abilities within the Ribble Valley area. After this initial workshop, a core of women began meeting once a month to develop their improvisation skills and ensemble playing. These sessions were led by local musician and teacher Trish Ferrarin. The group adopted the name Women In Jazz and, over several months, started developing a collection of arrangements of jazz standards.
As the group began to grow, opportunities arose to take part in various concerts, initially as a support act for other groups, then eventually as the main act. On Women in Jazz day, the ensemble teamed up with saxophonist Emma Johnson and drummer Sarah Hennighan to perform a joint concert at the Grand in Clitheroe. The whole experience was positive and encouraging for all involved.
Today Elbow Room continues to work with inspiring female jazz musicians including Nikki Iles and Kathy Dyson and has established connections with the community band Off The Rails, collaborating on joint performances. The vision for the group is to continue developing the skills of the women already on board and to continue working with other artists.
https://rvjazzandblues.co.uk/Women-in-Jazz.html
About Trish Ferrarin
Trish Ferrarin studied piano and percussion at Leeds College of Music. She has worked as a freelance musician, including cruises, big band summer seasons and various jazz gigs.
Trish has been based in the Ribble Valley for the past eight years where she teaches piano. She has been involved with the Ribble Valley Jazz Club for the last 15 years, and is involved with the monthly Jazz Jam and Improvisation sessions.