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Steven Osborne and Martin Kershaw

piano / saxophone
Saturday 21st March, 2026 at 7:30pm

Steven Osborne (piano) Martin Kershaw (saxophone)

Internationally acclaimed Scottish pianist Steven Osborne is best known for his sublime playing of classical music, but has always been drawn to the jazz genre.  In this very special collaboration with saxophonist Martin Kershaw they will perform both classical piano and jazz duo, enlightening us along the way!  Martin is a central figure on the vibrant Scottish jazz scene, in constant demand as performer, composer/arranger and educator and Lead Alto in the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra.

Programme

First half solo piano based around the waltz
Schumann Papillons
Lili Boulanger D'un jardin clair (3 morceaux pour piano)
Liadov A musical snuffbox
Kreisler (arr. Rachmaninov) Liebeslied
Satie Gymnopedie no. 3
Bill Evans Waltz for Debby
Bill Evans (trans. Osborne) I loves you Porgy
Rzewski Winsboro Cotton Mill blues
Second half - Jazz items with Martin Kershaw, including an explanation of how jazz works

Venue & Arrangements

Nairn Community & Arts Centre
69 King Street
Nairn
IV12 4BQ

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