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Independent, The (London), Apr 23, 2008

Jazz: Neil Cowley Trio

(Matt and Phred's, Manchester)

The leader's powerful piano style is propulsive and percussive.

(0161-831 7002) tonight

Talks: Christopher Rush

(rose theatre, kingston)

The writer discusses his novel about Shakespeare, Will, at the opening event of the Kingston Readers' Festival.

(08712 301 552) today 1pm

Pop: Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip

(King Tut's, Glasgow)

Alarming beards and amusing beats-poetry from the "Thou Shalt Always Kill" duo.

(08701 690 100) tonight

Blues: Danny Bryant

(Jolly Farmers, Purley)

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The British blues guitar-slinger takes his new studio album on the road with his powerhouse trio, the RedEye Band.

(020-8761 9078) tonight

Opera: Macbeth

(Grand Theatre, Leeds)

Robert Hayward takes the title role in Tim Albery's Opera North production of Verdi's Shakespeare riff.

(08701 214 901) tonight & Sat

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