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1st July Simon Spillett/Vic Ash Quintet Now aged 80 Vic Ash has been touring during 2010 with fellow saxophonist Simon Spillett, celebrating his 60 years in the music business. His distinguished career has seen him appear in the bands of Kenny Baker, Vic Lewis, John Dankworth, Ray Charles, Allan Ganley, Ronnie Scott and the BBC Big Band. Simon Spillett a formidable musician, composer and Tubby Hayes aficionado, is also a respected writer and author. Vic was helped by Simon in the compilation of his autobiography published in 2006 I Blew It My Way, Vic reflecting on his 20 year association with the legendary Frank Sinatra. www.simonspillett.com Simon Spillett – tenor sax, Vic Ash – tenor sax & clarinet, John Critchinson – piano, Alec Dankworth – bass, Martin Drew – drums. |
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8th July Anthony Strong Singer songwriter and pianist Anthony Strong comes highly recommended to the club by none other than Britain’s leading vocalist Ian Shaw. Anthony will feature selected tracks from his debut album Guaranteed, playing songbook standards, jazz covers and some originals. Anthony has played with major artists such as Michael Bolton, Charlotte Church, Kyle Eastwood and Beverley Knight Joining Anthony is saxophonist Matt Fripp a recent graduate from London’s Guildhall and ex- NYJO drummer Darren Williams. Empirical bass player Tom Farmer completes the line up. www.anthonystrong.co.uk www.myspace.com/anthonystrongmusic Anthony Strong – vocals & piano, Matt Fripp – alto sax, Tom Farmer – double bass, Darren Williams – drums. |
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Tickets £13/£10* |
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15th July Mark Nightingale Quintet Internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning jazz trombonist Mark Nightingale has assembled a quintet of the highest pedigree to play music that both stimulates the brain and warms the soul. This band never fails to delight audiences with its own intricate blend of jazz-funk originals, all composed by the musicians themselves. An opportunity to hear the distinctive playing of Isle of Skye based alto saxophonist Nigel Hitchcock. Mark Nightingale – trombone, Nigel Hitchcock – alto sax, Graham Harvey – piano, Laurence Cottle – bass guitar, Ian Thomas – drums. |
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22nd July Gwilym Simcock/Mike Walker/Steve Swallow/Adam Nussbaum Part of an exclusive European tour, this brand new project features inspirational, dazzling, melodically enthralling music from two of the UK’s finest musicians alongside two American star musicians. Multi award winning pianist Gwilym Simcock has been named checked as a "genius" by no less Chick Corea. He has worked extensively throughout Europe with the cream of British and international jazz artists including Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Bill Bruford’s Earthworks, Bob Mintzer and Bobby McFerrin. Mike Walker, one of Europe's most exciting guitarists, has worked with George Russell's Creative Jazz Orchestra, Vince Mendoza, Anthony Braxton, Bill Frisell, Tim Berne, and Mark-Anthony Turnage. The internationally acclaimed Steve Swallow is regarded as the leading exponent of the bass guitar. His illustrious career spans decades of playing with Paul Motian, Lee Konitz, John Scofield, Carla Bley, Chris Potter, Gary Burton, Mike Gibbs and many others. Adam Nussbaum meanwhile was a Grammy winner in 1988 through his work with Michael Brecker. The group will be performing new music written specially for the quartet by Gwilym, Mike and Steve. www.gwilymsimcock.com www.mike-walker.co.uk Gwilym Simcock – piano, Mike Walker – guitar, Steve Swallow – bass guitar, Adam Nussbaum – drums. |
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Tickets £18/£15* |
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29th July Bobby Wellins Quartet Glasgow born Bobby Wellins first earned his reputation as an exceptional player in the 1960s on the classic recording with Stan Tracey of Under Milk Wood. As well as leading his own groups Bobby has forged successful partnerships with saxophonists Don Weller, Geoff Simkins and guitarist Jim Mullen. Pianist Mark Edwards early in his career, before returning to the jazz circuit, was a member of Paul Weller’s Style Council and worked with Marc Almond. The other two members of the quartet, both long time associates of Bobby, are Andy Cleyndert on bass, also highly regarded as a producer, and drummer Spike Wells, who played with the legendary Tubby Hayes in his heyday during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Bobby Wellins – tenor sax, Mark Edwards – piano, Andy Cleyndert – double bass, Spike Wells – drums. |
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