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4th March Gary Smulyan/Pete Lukas Baritone Quintet This exciting new band pairs American Gary Smulyan with the London based Czech born Pete Lukas. Meeting Gary on his last visit to the UK, when he was touring with the Dave Holland band, Pete realised that they both shared a mutual admiration for the legendary Pepper Adams and they decided to form their own quintet. The concert will include a blend of originals by both Gary and Pete, standards and some of the classic compositions written and played by Pepper Adams. The rhythm section features Italian pianist Andrea Pozza. Gary has recorded and performed with amongst others Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz, Chick Corea and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, whilst Pete has played with his own quintet at Ronnie Scott’s and other leading London venues, also playing regularly in a two baritone band with Alan Barnes. www.garysmulyan.com & www.petelukas.co.uk Gary Smulyan & Pete Lukas – baritone sax, Andrea Pozza – piano, Dominic Howells – double bass, Matt Home – drums. |
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Tickets £14/£11* |
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11th March Leon Greening Trio Leon Greening will perform lesser well known music of those pianists he particularly admires, Bud Powell, Bobby Timmons, Victor Feldman, Wynton Kelly and Dudley Moore, as well as a couple of his own original compositions. Leon, who started his career with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO) has appeared at the club with the groups of Matt Wates, Christian Brewer, Damon Brown and Pete Wareham. Away from the jazz scene Leon has toured with pop band “Incognito”. Drummer Steve Brown and the young talented American Mike Janisch, now living in London, complete the trio line-up. Leon Greening – piano, Mike Janisch – double bass, Steve Brown – drums. |
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13th March Mark Nightingale - trombone, John Horler - piano, Alec Dankworth - double bass, Jim Hart - drums. Box office contact telephone number for this concert only is the Menuhin on 08700 842020. |
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18th March Clark Tracey Quartet Our 16th Anniversary concert sees the award winning drummer Clark Tracey present a group of cutting edge musicians from his sextet line-up. Lewis Wright now with Empirical, Kit Downes and bass player Ryan Trebilcock are forging strong reputations on the London jazz scene and across the U.K. All three musicians feature on Clark’s latest CD Current Climate. The evening’s repertoire will be a combination of originals and standards. www.clarktracey.com Lewis Wright – vibes, Kit Downes – piano, Ryan Trebilcock – double bass, Clark Tracey – drums. |
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Tickets £14/£11* |
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25th March Jiggs Whigham Trio An evening of the Great American Songbook and Beyond, American born trombone sensation Jiggs Whigham by the age of 20 had already been a featured soloist and first trombonist with both the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Stan Kenton. He has played and recorded with a galaxy of American jazz stars. A considerable part of his professional career has been spent in Europe, either working in jazz education or playing, including a long association with the BBC Big Band, more recently as one of their musical directors. Jiggs, well known for his romantic lyrical ballads, will be accompanied on the guitar by Phil Robson, internationally regarded as a highly creative and versatile player, co leader of the group Partisans and a member of Christine Tobin Band. Veteran bass player Dave Green first made his name with the legendary Don Rendell/Ian Carr Quintet and later as sideman for Humphrey Lyttelton and Stan Tracey, now tours worldwide with the Chris Barber Band. www.jiggswhigham.com Jiggs Whigham – trombone, Phil Robson – guitar, Dave Green – double bass. |
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