Stortford Music, Jazz And Sound Baths with Kate Owen-Jones
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Kate Owen-Jones is a local musician, saxophone and clarinet teacher, sound bath practitioner and jazz performer based in Bishop’s Stortford.
In this episode, Kate talks about her background in jazz, contemporary and popular music, her years of teaching, and the joy of helping people build confidence through learning an instrument. She also shares memories of playing alongside British jazz saxophonist Don Rendell and explains the role music has played throughout her life.
Kate also introduces her monthly sound baths at Belle’s Place, where people can relax with Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, voice, shamanic drum, gentle visuals and herbal tea. She also talks about the free monthly jazz jam she runs at The Half Moon, open to musicians and audience members who want to enjoy live jazz in Bishop’s Stortford.
Links
Kate Owen-Jones Music Lessons:
https://www.katesaxophone.com/
Sound Baths - https://natural-therapies.co.uk/
Last Thursday of every month
Belle’s Place, Bishop’s Stortford
Bring a yoga mat or something comfortable to lie on, plus a blanket and pillow.
Jazz Jam
First Sunday of every month
2:00pm to 5:00pm
The Half Moon, Bishop’s Stortford
Free to attend. Musicians and audience members are welcome.
Lotus Jazz Quintet
Kate also plays with the Lotus Jazz Quintet.
Illumination by The Lotus Jazz Quintet on iTunes.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SJjn60LDrrH1Q1dvZfSZe
AmazonMusic: https://music.amazon.co.uk/albums/B0GZ8T4R91
Stortford Spotlight
Billboard in Jackson Square
“One love.”
Kate chose this as a message about bringing people together, supporting each other and being kinder in a divided world.
Secret Spot
Ikuro https://ikurapanasain.co.uk/
Kate chose Ikuro, the Japanese restaurant in Bishop’s Stortford, for its fresh food, friendly atmosphere and good options for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan diners.
Local Legends
Natalie Anne Counselling - https://natalieannecounselling.com/
Kate gave a shout out to her friend Natalie, who has recently become a counsellor and is starting to support clients locally.
Heidi Barden and the Menopause Café
Kate also highlighted Heidi Barden and the Menopause Café at Café Thyme for creating a welcoming, free social space where people can talk, listen, learn and connect.
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