Blakey’s Boys – The Story Of Art Blakey
Entry Requirements: Under 18s to be accompanied by an appropriate adult
Fronted by leading tenor saxophonist Matt Telfer and the noted trumpeter Andy Davies, Blakey’s Boys perform popular arrangements from the legendary Jazz Messengers which led by the drumming icon, Art Blakey was undoubtably was one of the most influential jazz combos with a career spanning over 35 years. Opening with numbers from Blakey’s hit album, Moanin’, the boys play arrangements of such favourites as Blues March, Moanin’, and Are You Real. The band play with Blakey’s trademark raw energy and deep swing whilst paying homage to composers Benny Golson, Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons and Wayne Shorter. Expect a night of hard swinging music that will keep you on the edge of your seat from Matt and Andy together with Chris Jerome, on piano, Dominic Bentham on bass & Gabin Dornyei on drums. “A musical journey featuring all the Blakey favourites. The band capture the true Blakey energy and deliver an explosive performance ……” Time Out